This week I made these Swiss potato and spinach stuffed mushrooms. I am an odd ball that loves to menu plan, but sometimes it’s hard to find new ideas to keep the menu interesting.
Stuffed mushrooms made a great option for the menu because new filling options are endless! Almost anything can be stuffed into a mushroom. I particularly love swiss cheese and mushrooms. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Spinach, Vegetarian
I have been going crazy over stuffed peppers recently. The funny thing is, I didn’t use to like them. In the past, I used bell pepper sparingly in meals so the flavor wasn’t strong. I don’t know what caused the change in my taste buds, but I’m loving these Italian Lentil and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers!
I called this recipe Italian because I used marinara sauce, garlic, and basil in the filling. During my stuffed peppers craze, I have also been using salsa and authentic Mexican cheese for a southwestern variety, recipe to come! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Carrots, Cheese, Garlic, Lentils, Marinara, Peppers, quinoa, Vegetarian, Whole grain
This recipe is one of my all-time favorites that is in regular rotation at my house! I serve this vegetarian chili taco salad with pickled jalapenos, and my homemade three bean chili.
If you are a taco salad purist, you will say that any salad with chili on it does not qualify as taco salad. I can’t disagree, but this salad is so fast, easy, and delicious! Maybe it shouldn’t be call taco salad, it should be called get in my belly salad! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Quick and Easy, Romaine, Sour Cream, Vegetarian
I first experimented with this recipe while on a fishing trip. Does anyone else insist on cooking while on vacation? At least I plan fast and easy meals, like these quick blackened fish burrito bowls!
I love the easy prep of bowl meals, and to make this bowl even faster and easier, I used some ready-to-go ingredients. Canned black beans, frozen corn, and pre-made salsa make this dish easy! Continue reading
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Mexican, Quick and Easy
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Fish, Quick and Easy, Rice, Salsa, Sweet Corn
My husband grew up eating tostones, or fried plantains. When I was introduced to them, I fell in love with plantains! They are a versatile ingredient that I have been enjoying experimenting with. Tacos are pretty much a food group at my house, so we tried and loved plantain black bean tacos! Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Plantains, Red cabbage, Tortillas, Vegetarian
If you find yourself short on time like I do, recipes like this mushroom black bean quesadilla are dynamite! This quesadilla is a seriously hardy, quick and easy meal that will keep you going.
When I first got into cooking, I loved spending hours in the kitchen making every single component of a dish from scratch. Now, I simply don’t have time, and most of us don’t! We need different solutions. Continue reading
Posted in Mexican, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Cilantro, Garlic, Mushrooms, Quick and Easy, Salsa, Sour Cream, Tortillas, Vegetarian
One of my favorite things to do is enjoy an evening around the campfire! Campfires usually lead to drinks and food, and my favorite campfire food is this weeks recipe, homemade smokey white cheddar popcorn!
This popcorn gets it’s smokey flavor from smoked paprika. The fresher the smoked paprika, the stronger the flavor will be. I buy small amounts from the bulk spices so that it never looses its strong flavor! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Quick and Easy, Snacks
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, popcorn, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
Burritos might be my all-time favorite Mexican food. But then again, I do love fajitas! With these mushroom fajita black bean burritos, you don’t have to choose, you can enjoy them both!
Burritos are one of my go-to fast and easy dishes for busy weeknights. I rarely make fajitas at home, and tend to save them for eating out because of all the fresh veggies and chopping involved. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Mexican, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cast iron, Cheese, Mushrooms, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Rice, Sour Cream, Tortillas, Vegetarian
Pizza is one of those dishes that I could eat every night of the week. There are so many delicious variations, I just don’t get tired of it! If this is you, too, then you better put my roasted garlic and mushroom white pizza on your menu rotation!
I am teaching a night class this semester, and this means the husband has to cook… Translation: frozen pizza! We have enjoyed some frozen mushroom and spinach pizzas, and I was inspired to make my own variation. Continue reading
Posted in Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Mushrooms, Vegetarian
I developed this balsamic tomato and feta french bread pizza recipe for winter, store-bought tomatoes that are less flavorful.
Winter tomatoes that didn’t get to ripen on the vine just don’t have the same flavor, or texture as fresh summer tomatoes. A little soak in some balsamic adds sweetness and acidity to brighten those tomatoes right up! Continue reading
Posted in Pizza, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Bread, Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Marinara, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
