I am trying to savor all the zucchini and summer squash I can right now because I know the season will be behind us soon. These quick growing squash varieties are my favorite kinds of squash. I love the fresh mild flavor and their versatility; you can put them in with almost anything!
Posted in Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Noodles, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Zucchini
I needed a quick, single serving, lunch today and this quesadilla hit the mark! I went to the farmers market this morning knowing that I had one tortilla left over in the fridge. I circled like a vulture checking out all the fresh produce trying to decide what I should fill the tortilla with.
Posted in Mexican, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cast iron, Cheese, Eggplant, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tortillas, Whole grain
So, what is seitan you ask? Great question! Pronounced satan, it is a vegetarian meat substitute made from wheat gluten, commonly known as the wheat meat. It can easily be found at health food stores, or you can make it at home. There are numerous seitan recipes out there with various results. It all depends on the cooking method and the desired texture. Someday I will make a post all about cooking seitan, but today we are looking at these skewers with blueberry balsamic relish!
Posted in Seitan, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Basil, Blueberry, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Seitan, Vegan, Vegetarian
I first came across paella in a cooking magazine. It was a seafood paella and used whole lobsters and shrimp. I didn’t know what the dish was at the time, but I could tell it was very extravagant indeed. I was a poor college student and would never be able to afford such a luxury. However, the dish intrigued me and stayed in the back of my mind for some time.
Posted in Rice Dish, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cast iron, Fresh Herbs, Garlic, Peas, Rice, Tofu, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
This recipe is a very different twist on pizza. Fresh peaches make it a summertime classic. Blue cheese and a balsamic reduction drizzle take this peach pizza over the top! I remember the first time I saw the idea for this recipe and I couldn’t wait to try! Find yourself some peaches while they are still in season, you’ll thank me. Continue reading
Posted in Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Blue cheese, Cheese, Peaches, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Enchiladas are one of my favorite week night dinners. All you have to do is stuff a tortilla, smother in sauce and cheese, and bake. Easy. You can stuff an enchilada with almost anything it seems. However, the more ingredients you use, the more prep work you have. And you need a filling that will hold together instead of tumbling out of the enchilada with every chance.
Posted in Mexican, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Quick and Easy, Romaine, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I have been cranking out New Orleans style cuisine like mad recently. Cajun and creole foods are my favorites. Cajun and creole are both cuisine styles that originate from French settlers of Louisiana. I have always thought of them as one in the same, so today i did a little research to discover the difference. Here is a quick breakdown: Continue reading
Posted in Cajun, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cajun, Garlic, Rice, Tofu, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Zucchini
Greek is one of my favorite salad types. Greek salads always include bold flavors and lots of color! This salad is perfect for the summertime using fresh and widely available produce, like cucumbers and tomatoes. I like to make a big batch to take to work all week long. Everyone is jealous at lunch time when I open up my mug!
Posted in Grains, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Cucumber, Garlic, Olives, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I love spicy food! Cajun flavors are always a favorite, but they rarely come vegetarian. I have adapted this red beans and rice recipe to include all the spicy and smokey flavors, without the associated sausage.
This recipe is made in the slow cooker, making it a summertime favorite. When standing around the hot stove or oven isn’t cutting it anymore, break out the slow cooker! I have a small slow cooker (1.5 quarts), which is perfect for two people. You can double the recipe for a larger slow cooker and have enough for a crowd!
Posted in Cajun, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cajun, Garlic, Make ahead, Rice, Smoked paprika, Vegan, Vegetarian
Pizza is an absolute favorite around here, and this pizza explodes with flavor! We eat this pizza as a once-in-a-while treat because it is definitely a splurge. A must try if you are a pizza fan, however. A Chicago-style pizza has the cheese on the bottom and the sauce on the top because it has a long baking time and the sauce on the top prevents the cheese from burning. This layering method works wonders for the flavor as well. The diced tomato sauce roasts on the top of the pizza, melting the cheese into a gooey center, all held together with a thick crust. I’m getting hungry just writing about it!
Posted in Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cast iron, Cheese, Garlic, Make ahead, Tomatoes, Whole grain
