Spaghetti squash did really well in my garden this summer, therefore, this fall I have been enjoying lots of it. This lentil marinara spaghetti squash boats recipe has been my favorite way to prepare it.
This is a pretty basic recipe that could easily be bland. There are a few key ingredients that keep it full of flavor with minimal effort. First is the basil. The bright flavor of fresh basil takes this recipe from boring to wow. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Basil, Lentils, Marinara, Spaghetti Squash
If you are like me, you still have some summer garden produce lingering that needs to be used. Even though it is October, I still have garden cucumbers and tomatoes that are delicious in this tzatziki pasta salad with chickpeas.
Has anyone else had a busy fall? I feel like I am so far behind on all my projects, including blog posts. I had extra time at the end of summer to photograph some delicious recipes, and now they are finally making it onto the blog when the produce is almost out of season. Better late than never I suppose. Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Side Dish, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cucumber, Dill, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Yogurt
Friends, I love to grill. At least once a week I fire up the charcoal and enjoy some time on the patio. This week I am working with Cabot Cheese to create budget-friendly grilling recipes. My grilled sweet potato black bean quesadillas are simple to make, as well as hearty and satisfying.
I received free samples of Cabot Cheese mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Cabot Cheese and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Continue reading
Posted in Mexican, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Cheese, Chipotle, Sweet Potato, Tortillas, Vegetarian
Are you tired of zucchini yet? I hope not, because I had soooo many zucchini in my garden this summer that I had to find lots of fun ways to eat them, and therefore created a lot of new recipes, like this ravioli and zucchini with parmesan black pepper sauce.
Even if you are tired of zucchini, you have to try this sauce. It would be good with any pasta/veggie dish. It’s so simple to make and loaded with flavor! Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Zucchini
I adore miso dressing over spinach and have been playing with a few variations since I posted my ginger miso dressing recipe. This spinach salad with sweet chili miso dressing has become my new favorite.
The dressing can be made without a food processor, it is just very difficult to get the miso to incorporate smoothly when stirring with a whisk or spoon. A mini food processor is a small but mighty investment if you like to make your own salad dressings. Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Garlic, miso, Quick and Easy, Spinach, Vegan
Do you guys ever have those moments when you see a picture of a recipe and you just have to make it!? Well it happenend to me when I saw two of my favorite ingredients together: black beans and pasta! I made my own healthy tweeks to this black bean taco pasta salad recipe.
First of all, I don’t mess around with taco seasoning packets. I stock so many spices, there is no need! Also, those packets have added ingredients that you don’t need. Just keep a well stocked spice rack and you are set! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Side Dish, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Cheese, Noodles, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Yogurt
Have you hopped on board of the miso train yet? Miso is such a flavorful condiment that can be used in so many ways. I use it in sauces and dressing for the most part, like this ginger miso dressing.
What is Miso? It is a fermented soy bean paste that is salty and a little bit tangy. It ads huge amounts of umami flavor to any dish you add it to. It comes in many varieties like white miso, yellow miso, and red miso. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Condiments and Spreads, Quick and Easy, Vegan
Tagged Ginger, miso, Quick and Easy, Vegan
It’s finally zucchini season! Zucchini is one of my favorite summertime produce items. They grow plentifully in my garden, so I have to come up with new and exciting ways to use them, like this tex mex black bean zucchini skillet.
This skillet meal is fast and simple, made with ingredients that I always have stocked in my pantry like frozen corn, salsa, and black beans. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Zucchini
In the recent months I have been cleaning out the freezer. Therefore, I have been eating a lot of trout, and loving every bite! I adapted this feta and dill crusted trout recipe from another favorite trout recipe, Dijon crusted trout.
Adding a crunchy topping to fish makes it feel like something else entirely. I guess thats why fish sticks were/are so common. If you don’t care for the texture of fish, try it topped with panko and seasonings! Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy
Tagged Dill, Feta, Fish, Quick and Easy
I have been harvesting a lot of snow peas and snap peas in the last few weeks. When I was digging through the fridge trying to come up with ideas for a quick meal, I thought of those thai crunch salads you see all over pinterest. Well, mine isn’t exactly thai, but it is a delicious crunchy asian chopped salad with peanut dressing! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Edamame, Nuts, Peanut butter, Red cabbage, Snow Peas, Sriracha, Vegan, Vegetarian
