Tag Archives: Quick and Easy

Lemony Zucchini Arugula Pesto

Posted on August 14, 2017 | 4 comments

Every morning I eat my breakfast cereal over a cooking magazine. My husband thinks I’m crazy to eat food and read about it at the same time, but it works for me. Heck, maybe I am crazy, only time will tell! I recently came across the idea to make zucchini into a pesto. I turned from the table, looked at my pile of garden zucchini on the counter, and immediately marked the page for later! My lemony zucchini arugula pesto is great as a dip or a spread! Continue reading →

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Posted in Appetizer, Condiments and Spreads, Quick and Easy

Tagged Arugula, Cheese, Garlic, Lemon, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Zucchini

Tempeh Gyro Tacos with Cucumber Salsa

Posted on August 10, 2017 | 12 comments

It’s official, I’m obsessed with all things gyro! I absolutely love the explosion of flavors, especially the tzatziki. I remember the first gyro I ever had at a sandwich shop in college. The sandwich maker asked if I wanted to add the tzatziki, and I didn’t know what it was at the time. He explained that it’s a creamy sauce that you will either love or hate. Well, I loved it, needless to say. My husband loves tacos, so these tempeh gyro tacos with cucumber salsa were a success! Continue reading →

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Posted in Dinner, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Cucumber, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Tempeh, Tomatoes, Tortillas, Vegetarian, Yogurt

Peach Basil Pizza with Balsamic Drizzle

Posted on August 7, 2017 | 8 comments

This pizza is one of my favorites. Pizza is on regular rotation at my house, and it is always something special, like this peach basil pizza with balsamic drizzle. It is loaded with fresh summer flavors; we simply can’t get enough! I love to incorporate fresh seasonal ingredients on pizza. The peach is juicy and along with the balsamic drizzle, there is plenty of moisture so you don’t need any sauce. Top with melty cheese and some fresh herbs, you’ll be eating it all summer long! Continue reading →

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Posted in Pizza, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Balsamic, Blue cheese, Herbs, Peaches, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain

Chipotle Cauliflower Hummus Tacos with Cumin Slaw

Posted on July 17, 2017 | 16 comments

One of the most fun things about recipe development is taking a recipe you love, and adapting it. Sometimes it’s about making it healthier, or adapting it to fit different diets. If you read here often, you know how much I love fish tacos. However, a lot of readers here are not looking for fish based recipes (I don’t post many). Therefore, I created chipotle cauliflower hummus tacos with cumin slaw to be vegan, and just as delicious! Continue reading →

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Posted in Mexican, Quick and Easy, Tacos, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Adobo Sauce, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chipotle, Hummus, Quick and Easy, Tortillas, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain

Quick Edamame Corn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Posted on July 13, 2017 | 28 comments

Disclosure: “I received free samples of Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.”

Do you ever find yourself in need of a light meal or side dish for a gathering, and you need it in a hurry? I make this quick edamame corn salad with apple cider vinaigrette regularly because it comes together so quickly. It’s also really convenient because the ingredients are easy to keep on hand for those oh-shoot moments when you realize you forgot all about your sister’s cookout! Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Recipe Redux, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beans, Edamame, Garlic, Herbs, Peas, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Vegan, Vegetarian

Gouda Grilled Cheese with Apricot Ginger Spread

Posted on July 10, 2017 | 14 comments

Disclaimer: “I received free samples of Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.”

My parents taught me how to make a grilled cheese sandwich at a very young age. They encouraged me to cook as a kid, and maybe that’s why I enjoy it so much today – it takes me back to my youth. Back then, my grilled cheese sandwiches were simply made with cheddar, but this Gouda grilled cheese with apricot ginger spread is a delicious adult take on the simple and convenient grilled cheese sandwich. Continue reading →

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Posted in Dinner, Quick and Easy, Recipe Redux, Sandwich, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Apricot, Bread, Cheese, Ginger, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian

Spicy Blackened Fish Tacos with Lime Crema

Posted on July 7, 2017 | 6 comments

When I was a kid, one of my parents favorite meals was blackened salmon. I always remembered that meal because the first time we tried it as a family, we didn’t realize how spicy the seasoning was going to be!! It was so flavorful, but I remember downing glasses of milk try to keep my mouth from catching fire. In subsequent trials, my parents learned the right amount of seasonings to use, and used it sparingly for us kids. Today blackening seasoning is still a favorite of mine, so I decided to try it in one of my favorite foods, fish tacos. These spicy blackened fish tacos with lime crema were a hit at my house! Continue reading →

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Posted in Fish and Seafood, Mexican, Tacos

Tagged Cabbage, Fish, Lime, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Tortillas

Total Solar Eclipse Tostadas and a Giveaway

Posted on July 5, 2017 | 12 comments

Have you started making plans for the total solar eclipse yet? I am lucky enough to live in southern Illinois, the only place in the world to experience totality (the greatest duration)! It is so exciting to watch the hustle and bustle of town preparing for 50,000 (+) tourists interested in seeing this spectacular event on August 21st. I decided to bring the eclipse to my blog by making eclipse themed food, and finding a local giveaway for my readers! My total solar eclipse tostadas recipe has a dark moon (refried black beans) over the sun (tomato and corn salsa). For the giveaway, you have the chance to win a southern Illinois total solar eclipse t-shirt and eclipse viewing glasses (See photos and contest entry below)! Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beans, Cheese, Garlic, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Tortillas, Vegetarian

Grilled Clam Stuffed Mushrooms with Tomato Relish

Posted on June 29, 2017 | 14 comments

I have a gigantic collection of cooking magazines that I have collected over the years. I’m pretty serious about my collection as well. My magazines are filed away according to the month published. When ever I need some recipe inspiration, or want to do some light reading I go find this months file. I tab all my favorite ideas so they are easy to find, but sometimes I will reread the magazine and see how my tastes have changed since I first tabbed it. Recently I did this and came across a stuffed mushroom recipe with a red pepper relish. I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t tabbed that recipe! I instantly wrote up my own variation and dubbed it worthy of a grill out night. And thus, grilled clam stuffed mushrooms with tomato relish was born. Continue reading →

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Posted in Dinner, Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy

Tagged Beans, Cheese, Cucumber, Garlic, Herbs, Lemon, Mushrooms, Quick and Easy, Seafood, Tomatoes

Chipotle Baked Fish Tacos with Pico Slaw

Posted on June 16, 2017 | 16 comments

As a pescatarian, I eat lots and lots of vegetarian meals, with a few fish or seafood meals thrown in for good measure. I am weird and LOVE eating fish. At home, we eat it about once a week. This being said, can you believe that I haven’t posted a fish recipe since I posted Smoked Trout Fish Cakes in October??? Crazy, I know. Well I’ve got a few more coming your way. I have been working on fish tacos recently, and this chipotle baked fish tacos with pico slaw is definitely a fun ad healthy way to enjoy some fish! Continue reading →

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Posted in Fish and Seafood, Mexican, Quick and Easy, Tacos

Tagged Fish, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Red cabbage, Tomatoes, Tortillas

Tag Archives: Quick and Easy

Lemony Zucchini Arugula Pesto

Tempeh Gyro Tacos with Cucumber Salsa

Peach Basil Pizza with Balsamic Drizzle

Chipotle Cauliflower Hummus Tacos with Cumin Slaw

Quick Edamame Corn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Disclosure: “I received free samples of Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.”

Gouda Grilled Cheese with Apricot Ginger Spread

Disclaimer: “I received free samples of Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.”

Spicy Blackened Fish Tacos with Lime Crema

Total Solar Eclipse Tostadas and a Giveaway

Grilled Clam Stuffed Mushrooms with Tomato Relish

Chipotle Baked Fish Tacos with Pico Slaw

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Tag Archives: Quick and Easy

Disclosure: “I received free samples of Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.”

Disclaimer: “I received free samples of Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.”

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