Roasted root vegetables are a wonderful staple of the season. Enjoy as many root vegetables as you can now, because soon spring and summer produce will be back. I added one vegetable to this mix that is not a root vegetable: Brussels sprouts! It is also a seasonal veggie, that grows best in colder temperatures, and I couldn’t make this dish without something green! Continue reading
Posted in Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Apples, Brussels Sprouts, Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Make ahead, Nuts, Potatoes, Rice, Sweet Potato, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat berries, Whole grain
Veggie burgers are an easy and satisfying meal to throw together. You can make them with just about any ingredient you already have. Shredded veggies and grains are popular options. My nut and seed burgers have grains along with many types of nuts and seeds making it rich with protein, not to mention flavor! Continue reading
Posted in Burger, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Eggs, Flaxseed, Garlic, Grilled, Nuts, Peanut butter, Quick and Easy, Rice, Sunflower seeds, Vegetarian, Whole grain
When I first came across the idea of peanut stew, I did not like the sounds of it. Peanuts will get soggy when they’re stewed, and that texture might be weird. They are great made into butter, however. The creamy butter from the peanuts is the star in this dish, not stewed peanuts. Don’t be afraid! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan
Tagged Butternut Squash, Garlic, Ginger, Kale, Peanut butter, Rice, Sriracha, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I love watching football all season long. Football Sundays are cherished for us when the fall rolls around. It is special because there are so few games to the season, in comparison to other sports. We huddle around the couch, spending time together enjoying copious amounts of football food! I love to experiment with all kinds of foods, finding the most fun and creative to eat for those special days! Continue reading
Tagged Cheese, Fish, Garlic, Herbs, Make ahead, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Sriracha, Tacos, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Smoked fish is a favorite of mine. I use it in many dishes because it is so rich and salty, it has the ability to make almost anything taste rich as well. When you add smoked fish to something rich and creamy, it becomes over the top! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Fish and Seafood, Snacks
Tagged Cream cheese, Fish, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Smoked Trout
I love foods you can dip. Ok, maybe I just love finger foods and eating with my hands. I feel like a kid again. Or maybe it’s the dip. Dips add another dimension of flavor and texture to the food. I love dips! Whatever your reason to dig in with your hands, this toasted ravoli with homemade dipping sauce recipe has it all. Crunchy coating and savory sauce. Dig in!
Chowder is the perfect soup for cold days. We haven’t seen too much of winter here in southern Illinois yet, but the temperatures dropped this week, and it was time for chowder! It’s creamy and filling and warming. It will practically consume you with all of its comforting goodness. Spoonful after spoonful. Ready for chowder yet?
Happy New Year Friends! This is my first post in 2016, and I’m very excited to start my first full calendar year of blogging. Creative cooking is one of my largest inspirations in the kitchen. I love meals that smash together two ideas to create something new and different, like these vegetarian taco stuffed shells!
Posted in Mexican, Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Bulgar, Cheese, Garlic, Mushrooms, Romaine, Sour Cream, Tacos, Vegetarian
Today I have a simple recipe to share. I have always loved ravioli, a comfort food from my childhood. This bake is lasagna like, with layers of noodles, cheese, sauce, and veggies. If you still have family hanging around after the holidays, this dish can be adapted to fit anyone’s taste. It goes in and out of the oven in a cinch!
Posted in Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Marinara, Mushrooms, Noodles, Spinach, Vegetarian
Soooooo…….. This is the recipe I shared with my family for Thanksgiving! Not very thanksgiving-y, but everyone loved it. We were trout fishing together for a week, and made this chipotle trout sliders recipe with fresh trout! Yum! It was served along with garlicky green beans, which is a lot more like thanksgiving.
Posted in Burger, Fish and Seafood
Tagged Chipotle, Eggs, Fish, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Romaine, Sriracha
