I am not the only one in my family that likes to cook. Many, many moons ago, I shared a lemon caper dressing recipe with my family that was a hit. Not long after, this creamy smoked tofu and olive pasta salad recipe, using my dressing, was shared with me.
I don’t believe I would have ever google searched for a pasta salad like this one; the mix of ingredients seams random, but I promise you it is not. The combination of flavors is specific and on point. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
I enjoyed this clam and arugula pasta a lot this spring when the arugula was growing in the garden. It is a light and refreshing meal that is quick and easy to make. I can’t wait for my fall arugula patch to grow so that I can start enjoying it again!
I am a huge fan of simple veggie pasta dishes. Pasta, especially spaghetti, is such comfort food for me. When you add seafood such as clams, it takes elevates comfort food to the next level! Continue reading
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Pasta, Quick and Easy
Have you ever tried to turn kale into a pesto? It is a delicous way to enjoy kale, and I didn’t always like it. The secret? Hemp seeds. They are not only healthy, but delicious in this kale hemp seed pesto.
Why hemp seeds? Yes, they are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids which come along with many health benefits, but the true reason I use them is for their creamy flavor profile. Continue reading
I love to add feta to my salads. Especially when I use a vinaigrette, the feta adds something creamy. I often find myself dumping tons of feta onto my salad because I want a little feta in every bite. This lemon feta vinaigrette solves that issue.
The feta is blended right into the dressing so end up getting a little bit coating every leaf and vegetable in your salad. It turns into a less is more situation. Continue reading
Shrimp and grits is one of the classic southern dishes that can be made so many different ways that no two recipes are alike. I always try to add some vegetables for good measure, and these cherry tomato shrimp and grits are by far my favorite!
I have also tried shrimp and grits with mushrooms and with red bell pepper. Both were delicious in their own right, but the sweet cherry tomatoes really compliment the sweetness of the shrimp and the sweetness of the corn. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes
Friends, do you like foods that are slow cooked in butter until golden brown and cripsy? Then served with a savory lemon caper sauce? If you answered yes, you are going to love this trout piccata with green beans and rice!
Picatta is an Italian dish that is traditionally made with chicken that is pounded thin, dredged in flour, browned, and served with a lemon caper sauce and pasta. Trout makes a perfect pescetarian stand-in for the chicken in this classic dish. Continue reading
I have long adored falafel from restaurants, but thought it was going to be complicated to make at home. Honestly, now that I’ve tried it, it is soooo easy. I make these baked falafel lettuce wraps with lemon aioli on weeknights!
The only downside to this recipe is that you cannot use canned chickpeas. You must soak dried chickpeas for 8-24 hours, which requires some advanced planning. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Chickpeas, Cilantro, Garlic, Lemon, Make ahead, Romaine, Vegetarian, Yogurt
Who else could eat pasta all day? Hand raised here. Pasta makes a simple and easy meal that can be done in soooo many different ways. For example, my lemon dill orzo with snap peas is made in a single pot with minimal prep!
Recently, I read about how whole wheat orzo has three times as much fiber as brown rice, and twice as much protein! I love to use whole grains in my cooking, and this justifies my love for pasta! Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Chickpeas, Dill, Lemon, Pasta, Snap peas, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Raise your hand and holla if you love fish tacos! I sure do, and this new recipe is so simple and so delicious you will want to buy yourself a smoker! Try my creamy lemon smoked trout tacos, and see what I mean!
I am a trout fisherman, and I love to catch trout. Therefore, it is a natural choice for me to use it in many of my dishes. In this recipe, I have smoked the trout. Check out my short and sweet directions for smoked trout below. Continue reading
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy, Tacos
Tagged Fish, Lemon, Mayo, Quick and Easy, Red cabbage, Romaine
One of my favorite simple meals is a grain bowl. You can toss in just about any veggie, and with a little sauce, you have a meal. This lemon broccoli barley bowl with cilantro pesto is an excellent example.
I started with a base of quick cooking barley. It cooks in only 10 minutes, which makes dinner speedy. You could also meal prep regular pearled barley, and it would be ready in even less time! Continue reading
Posted in Grains, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Barley, Beans, Broccoli, Cilantro, Lemon, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
