It’s redux time again! This month’s theme was: Grab your nearest cookbook and ReDux the recipe on page 201, 17, 217 – or any combination of the number ‘2017.’ I chose to redux Chinese Mustard Baked Tofu Sandwiches from the Moosewood cookbook.
I don’t have a large collection of cookbooks, but I do love the moosewood cookbook. The recipe I chose was from page 120 for a grilled Chinese mustard sandwich with sauted peppers and onions. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Quick and Easy, Sandwich, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asian, Garlic, Mustard, Quick and Easy, Romaine, Tofu, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
You know, I have really been on a cilantro kick recently! I didn’t always like cilantro, however. I found it to be an incredibly over-powering flavor and never used it in my dishes. It’s funny how tastes change, though. I tried cilantro on this jalapeno tomato and cilantro pizza and couldn’t get enough. I started trying it on other things, like cilantro lime black bean salad, and this weeks sweet potato salad. Needless to say, I’m hooked! This recipe, quick cilantro garlic seared shrimp is a weeknight favorite because shrimp cook in a flash! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy
Tagged Cilantro, Garlic, Lime, Quick and Easy, Shrimp
One ingredient I always keep in my fridge for easy nutritious meals is sweet potato. I like to dice them into small pieces and either roast in the oven, or fry in a skillet. They can stand alone as a side, or be tossed into salads, soups, stews and bowls. This sweet potato black bean cilantro salad is my favorite way to use sweet potatoes. Black beans add plenty of protein to help you stay full, and cilantro adds plenty of fresh, bright flavor! Eat a large serving as a main dish, or a small serving as a side. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cilantro, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Sweet Potato, Vegan, Vegetarian
Friends, I hope you didn’t over do it on the mashed potatoes and gravy over thanksgiving because I have a fantastic recipe for you. This five minute four ingredient homemade gravy is so savory, and can be adapted for many diets. It is made with broth or stock and can be made vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore! Whatever broth you use will be the type of gravy you will have. My mom always made gravy from drippings off a cut of meat, but there is not need for that with this recipe. You can still enjoy a homemade gravy without needing to roast a whole bird, which makes it great for serving to a small crowd, or serving vegetarian gravy that everyone will enjoy! Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Quick and Easy
Tagged Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
In early September, I visited a small Italian cafe for lunch. They had a pumpkin ravioli and butternut squash salad on special that I tried and loved! The salad came topped with cold ravioli, and a mixed berry vinaigrette on the side. I loved all the fall flavors, and the colors reminded me of the holidays. This months recipe redux theme was to create “naturally-colored/naturally-dyed holiday fare.” When I recreated this holiday butternut pecan salad with berry vinaigrette, I knew it was perfect for the redux! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Recipe Redux, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Blue cheese, Blueberry, Butternut Squash, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Raspberry, Spring Mix, Vegetarian
During football season, I am always challenged to come up with indulgent, cheesy finger foods that have a healthy twist. I find that trying to make a snack healthy by reducing fat or other indulgent flavors usually makes it less exciting. Instead I focus on adding something to the dish to make it more nutritious. I use creamy butternut squash in this queso dip to add body and color, and mix in spicy chipotles and melty cheese to make it fun! Try my chipotle butternut squash queso for your next game day! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican
Tagged Butternut Squash, Cast iron, Chipotle, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
Last week I told you all that there had been some changes at home making life a little crazy and busy. Her name is Pepper, and she is my 10-week old golden retriever pup! Today I am sharing a round-up of recipes that take 30 minutes or less because life at home with a puppy leaves little time to cook. I love too cook, and still want to make nutritious meals to enjoy, so these fast and easy dishes that take less than 30 minutes are a life saver! And guess what? No salads! I love salad, but there are many that don’t, therefore I specifically excluded salads from this list. Check out these 12 vegetarian dinners in 30 minutes or less. Which one is your favorite? Continue reading
These chili & cheddar loaded baked potatoes are a total comfort food classic for me. When ever I make chili, I always make a huge batch so there are plenty of leftovers for other meals. This is my favorite chili recipe, and the recipe I used for the photos. I also love white chili, has anyone ever tried white chili over a potato? I am crazy enough I might just have to try it, and report back! Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Peppers, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Vegetarian
This week has been a very busy week for me (stories to come!), and has left me with little time to do my usual menu planning. When dinner time came around the other night, I was scrounging through the fridge trying to come up with a plan. I always start by looking at what vegetables I have, because I try to center my eating habits around getting plenty of veggies. When I realized the best combo I had was spinach and artichoke, all I needed was cheese and a delivery system to make a meal. I used my leftover spinach tortillas from my Zombie Burritos recipe to make these creamy spinach artichoke quesadillas! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Mexican, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Artichokes, Cheese, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Spinach, Tortillas, Vegetarian
This months recipe redux theme was to create a gut-healthy meal. When I think of gut health, I think of two things: fiber and probiotics. I made roasted broccoli steaks and chickpeas with yogurt sauce. Yogurt is my favorite food-based probiotic, and it makes a delicious, creamy sauce. I choose broccoli and chickpeas because they have two different types of fiber that are both great for gut health- more on this later. Finally, to make it a full meal, I plated the roasted broccoli and chickpeas over barley! Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Grains, Recipe Redux, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Barley, Beans, Broccoli, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Yogurt
