This recipe was inspired by my standard I can make that! attitude. The local Indian restaurant makes delicious naan, and I just had to have some at home for when we make curry. You can find naan at the grocery store, but it is just not the same as fresh. We can’t have curry at home without whipping up a batch of this delicious naan! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Make ahead, Vegetarian, Whole grain, Yogurt
Mushrooms are a great ingredient to work with as a cook. They are rich and full of umami. Umami is the flavor of savoriness. When mushrooms cook, something magical happens. Their dense spongy material softens and releases so much flavor! Mushrooms are good so many ways, sauted for pasta like this Ravioli Bake with Spinach and Mushrooms, or in veggie burgers like this Black Bean and Mushroom Burger. In this clam and millet stuffed mushrooms recipe, I stuff a large mushroom cap with diced clams and cooked millet. So rich and flavorful! Continue reading
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Millet, Mushrooms, Seafood, Whole grain
Earlier this week I shared a recipe for Roasted Root Vegetables with Parmesan Wheat Berries. We loved this combo of veggies with creamy cheese and nutty wheat so much that I found another way to enjoy those flavors. These pockets are stuffed with lots of veggies, given a good smear of goat cheese, and topped with mustard-y glaze! Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Make ahead, Potatoes, Sweet Potato, Vegetarian, Whole grain
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
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?
Today I have a simple recipe to share. I have always loved ravioli, a comfort food from my childhood. This ravioli bake with spinach and mushrooms 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
