I grow okra in my garden every year just because it grows well where I live. It’s not my favorite vegetable, but I have found a handful of ways that I love eating it, and this charred okra and corn salad is one of them.
What makes this salad so great? First of all, the char on the okra helps to give them a little crunchy texture, and a big boost of smoky flavor. Continue reading
My favorite spring vegetable is asparagus, hands down. For me it is partially nostalgic because I grew up eating fresh picked asparagus and now I grow it in my own garden as well. Asparagus lends itself well to many dishes. Most often I eat it as a side dish, but it also works in pasta dishes and salads like this asparagus and corn salad.
This salad is also a side dish, but you could easily turn it into a simple meal by adding some protein, like canned chickpeas. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Asparagus, Garlic, Sweet Corn
I pack vegetables into my work day lunches every day. Having a side serving of veggies at lunch makes it easy to know that I am getting all the vegetables that I want to have in my diet, regardless of what else gets packed. I have been making these roasted rainbow vegetables all winter long, and they are too pretty not to share!
Honestly, I didn’t even think about sharing this as a recipe at first. It was my husband that said, you should make this into a blog post. Why didn’t I think of that? Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Sweet Potato
This easy whole wheat flatbread recipe really takes me back to my roots as a recipe developer. In my early days as a blogger, I was developing a lot of recipes to use whole wheat flour as a part of my journey towards eating whole foods.
My whole foods journey is an ongoing process. I’m easier on myself now than I once was. However, I still find that I feel better when I make baked goods with whole wheat vs processed flour. Continue reading
A few years ago, I started growing okra in my garden. It is a beautiful plant that grows very tall with large showy flowers. My favorite way to use my homegrown okra is to make grilled okra with hot sauce aioli.
Grilled okra is amazing. It gets tender and carries the smokey flavor of the grill well. The spice mixture I season it with in this recipe pairs well with its natural earthy flavors as well as the smoky flavor from the grill. Continue reading
I have a secret to tell you. I love making bread, and I have been making a lot of sourdough lately. So much that I have to find inventive ways to use it to keep my supply fresh, like topping this lemon parmesan kale salad with toasted sourdough breadcrumbs.
Lemon parmesan is a classic pairing of flavors that cannot be beat. Fresh lemon is bright and refreshing while parmesan is full of rich umami. Adding toasted breadcrumbs takes this simple salad to the next level. Continue reading
This tomato and fire roasted corn salad is bursting with the fresh flavors of summer. It is a very simple salad of fresh ingredients tossed in a light homemade sauce that brightens its flavors.
The recipe calls for heirloom tomatoes. I keep this category broad because any fresh and super-flavorful tomato will do. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish
Tagged Basil, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegan
Have you tried crispy smashed potatoes yet? They have been an internet “thing” for a while now, but I think serving them with creamy Peruvian chile sauce makes them even better!
So, what’s in the sauce? The secret ingredient is aji amarillo paste, a spicy Peruvian yellow chile condiment. A little goes a long way, so I mix it into creamy mayo with lime juice and garlic to make an addictive dipping sauce that you will come back to again and again. Continue reading
Is everyone ready for thanksgiving yet? I have my menu planned, but none of the shopping done. This lemony brussels sprouts and cranberry slaw is definitely worth adding to your menu if you need another good vegetable side dish!
One of the best things about this slaw during the busy holidays is that it really benefits from sitting in the dressing for at least 15 minutes before serving. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Brussels Sprouts, Cranberries, Lemon
I am not the only one in my family that likes to cook. Many, many moons ago, I shared a lemon caper dressing recipe with my family that was a hit. Not long after, this creamy smoked tofu and olive pasta salad recipe, using my dressing, was shared with me.
I don’t believe I would have ever google searched for a pasta salad like this one; the mix of ingredients seams random, but I promise you it is not. The combination of flavors is specific and on point. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
