This is my third and final post for the Asparagus Mini-Series this year! Look for the mini-series to come back next spring! If you’re 
just joining, check out my other asparagus recipes from the mini series including Asparagus Artichoke Millet Bowl and Asparagus Tomato Tart. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asparagus, Cheese, Eggs, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Whole grain
This is post #2 for my Asparagus Mini Series! Bowl meals are all the craze right now. And rightfully so. They are very easy for both prep and clean up! Mix it together in a big bowl, and serve in little bowls. Easy-peasy! I love them because they include whole grains, with lots of veggies. Asparagus is the star in my asparagus artichoke millet bowl. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Quick and Easy, Salad
Tagged Artichokes, Asparagus, Feta, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Asparagus season is the best time of year! I grew up picking asparagus at a local
farm, and now I relish the opportunity to have fresh picked asparagus. The season to get fresh picked asparagus is short. In honor of this delicious spring-time vegetable, I am going to start a mini-series of asparagus recipes for you all to enjoy! The first of the series will be an asparagus tomato tart.
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Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asparagus, Balsamic, Feta, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I love to eat salads at restaurants. They are always so much more indulgent than the salads I tend to make at home. After trying blue cheese wedge salad at many restaurants, I couldn’t resist remaking the recipe at home.
This salad recipe is made with iceburg lettuce. This is the only time I use iceburg in my kitchen. Other lettuces don’t hold up to my standards for a wedge.
The crispness and texture are perfect, and I can indulge in my blue cheese obsession. The only true down side to iceburg lettuce is that it is not nutritious like other leafy greens. Continue reading
Posted in Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Blue cheese, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Tofu, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Some girls are over the moon chocolate fans. Or they swoon over a slice of decadent cake, or a soft and chewy cookie. I’m not that well acquainted with my sweet tooth. It’s there, but when I crave something indulgent, it is usually savory. This blue cheese dressing comes to the rescue for me. Sharp, salty and creamy, and all the more, ready and waiting to dress a salad or dunk a veggie stick! Yum! Continue reading
Do you ever find yourself short on a few meal ideas at the end of the week? Sometimes the meals I plan don’t go as far as I think they will and I’m left scrambling to pull a meal out of my pantry ingredients so that I won’t have to make an extra stop at the grocery store (read: have more impulse buys on food that I don’t need!). Broccoli cheddar hand pockets were designed on just such an occasion. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Broccoli, Cheese, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain
These quick whole wheat blueberry muffins are my go-to recipe when I need to whip up something for on-the-go! It is 100% whole grain, which means you know that you’re getting plenty of fiber and nutrients. I always have frozen berries in the house, which makes this recipe even more simple to make when I need something quick! Continue reading
Tagged Blueberry, Eggs, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain
In my quest to eat healthy foods, I have realized how important a healthy and delicious vegetable side dish can be. Side salads were once a favorite of mine, with a quick homemade vinaigrette. However, most lettuces don’t have the nutrition and fiber content that we look for in vegetables. Chopped salads with lots of veggies are time consuming for a simple side. This garlic lemon roasted broccoli dish is simple, delicious, and healthy! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Broccoli, Citrus, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
I have a serious problem with good deals at the grocery store. When I find a good deal, I can’t leave it there. Luckily, I don’t have the same problem with other things, like clothes or shoes, just food. Probably because I get so much more enjoyment out of food. Well, a few weeks ago I found a great deal on dried cherries. After much deliberation, I decided that cookies were the answer to my deal find. Cherry almond oatmeal cookies that is. Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Snacks, Vegan
Tagged Cherries, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Fried rice is such an easy meal to whip on a weeknight, I tend to make this vegan fried rice a lot. Having a few different variations on a classic recipe makes it easy to eat this simple food frequently and not get tired of it. Pineapple Fried Rice is another great variation to a classic. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asian, Cast iron, Garlic, Ginger, Quick and Easy, Rice, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
