Tag Archives: Garlic

Bok Choy and Mushroom Soup

The farmer’s market here is finally over.  Finally seams inappropriate because I will miss it so greatly until April rolls around.  Saturday mornings in the spring are like Christmas for me.  What surprises will there be? What will I not be able to go home without after its first appearance at the market? For this soup, I let the lingering fall produce make my selections.  Bok choy was only $1.00!  I coudn’t leave it behind, and hence this soup was born.

Bok Choy and Mushroom Soup

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Easy Guacamole

This recipe is my favorite.  I mean it, I am so excited to share this recipe.  Guacamole is something that should be easy to make.  And this recipe is delicious as well.  I made this recipe by testing time and time again, until I came up with the perfect combination.  I stock all the ingredients, except the avocado, in my pantry so I can whip it up at any time!

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Cauliflower Alfredo with Broccoli

Want to sneak in some extra vegetables this holiday season?  Want to not even realize you’re doing it?  This recipe is for you!  Cauliflower Alfredo has become popular and there are about a million ways to do it.  This recipe is so simple, quick, and easy, you’ll have no reason not to try it!

Cauliflower Alfredo with Broccoli

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Thai Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash soup is so creamy and smooth.  It’s a big bowl of warm and cozy that is comforting as the cold weather starts to creep in.  This butternut squash soup has a twist from the original.  It’s infused with Thai flavors that make it even more rich and special.  And a little bit spicy, because that’s how I roll…!

Thai Butternut Squash Soup

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Portabella and Lentil Pot Pie

It is raining and cold outside today.  A perfect day for a rich and warming comfort food like pot pies.  I loved pot pies as a kid, which is why I consider them a total comfort food.  This version is made with mushrooms and lentils to make it hearty and filling.  Veggies like potatoes and carrots make it classic.  It will even work well as a vegetarian main dish at thanksgiving, for all your veggie friends and family!

Mushroom and Lentil Pot Pie

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Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

It’s finally November.  I have been reluctant this fall to get into the season.  However, Thanksgiving is on its way and it’s time to start testing recipes!  This recipe is a simple side dish that will do for Thanksgiving or Christmas.  Roasted potatoes are easy and delicious.  Adding rosemary adds a fresh element that works well with all your holiday dishes!

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

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Black and Blue Veggie Burger

Black and blue is a flavor combination that is hard to beat!  Tangy blue cheese and spicy blackening season complement each other so well, it is a classic combination.  Before I started to focus on whole foods, I would put blackening seasoning and blue cheese on frozen burgers.  This homemade black and blue veggie burger is so much better, and better for you!Black and Blue Veggie Burger

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Homemade Refried Beans

Refried beans are a simple staple that go into many recipes.  Have you ever tried making homemade?  You’ll be surprised at how simple it really is.  And how good!  I grew up with homemade refried beans, so the canned variety was never good enough.  A lot of canned refried beans are not vegetarian either, and neither was my moms recipe, but that is the great thing about making homemade!  You get to choose what goes into your food.

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Mustard and Apricot Salmon Burgers

Burgers are a favorite dish in my house.  I love to play with flavor combinations, and burgers make this so easy.  Because it’s a burger you can fold anything into it, and top it with anything that will fit inside the bun.  Tangy mustard and sweet apricot compliment one another to make a gourmet burger that’s out of this world!

Mustard Apricot Salmon Burgers

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Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice with ScallionsIn my kitchen, fried rice is not a way to use up leftover rice.  It is a way of life.  Fried rice is a great idea to use up leftover rice, but I rarely have enough to make a batch…unless I plan for it and make lots of extra!  Fried rice is so easy to make, you won’t need to get takeout fried rice after trying this Pineapple Fried Rice recipe! Continue reading