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
I didn’t use to like cilantro. In every bite of a dish utilizing cilantro, all I could ever taste was the cilantro. It was too strong for me, and still is if I don’t cut up the leaves into tiny little pieces. I learned to start to like cilantro when I was introduced to the Tandori Naan Pizza’s cilantro pesto pizza with tomatoes. This recipe is a mimic of that frozen pizza. I don’t make it on naan bread, and I don’t always add tomatoes, but this recipe still has the punch of flavor that I loved from the frozen pizza! Continue reading
Posted in Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I am an obsessive meal planner. For most people, meal planning is a chore, something you don’t like to do. For me, it’s the opposite. Dreaming up recipes to use up ingredients, and finding recipes that overlap in ingredients is like a scavenger hunt. I look forward to my weekly meal planning time. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Beans, Cilantro, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cabbage is still in season, and going on sale in preparation for St. Patricks Day. Cabbage is enjoyed in America over St. Patties day because it was inexpensive for Irish immigrants to purchase. Because it doesn’t cost much, it is a staple in my kitchen all winter long. Cabbage lasts for a long time in the fridge, it is versatile, and so healthy! This Dijon thyme roasted cabbage is an easy side to put together for quick dinners. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Cabbage, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
If you thought egg rolls were for cabbage only, you were wrong! These egg rolls are packed full of veggies, and given a little cheese to balance. Oven baking these egg rolls makes them light and easy to prepare, as well. Southwest baked egg rolls make the regular rotation at my house! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Asian, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asian, Beans, Cheese, Garlic, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Salsa, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Vegetarian
The temperatures are warming and spring is in the air. The tulips in front of my house are even starting to sprout up out of the ground in anticipation of spring. This roasted cauliflower soup with smoked gouda recipe is a great end of winter dish that I have been making a lot recently. You can make it as rich or as light as you like, based on how much half and half you use. Plus it will use up all your soup crackers before soup is no longer in season! Continue reading
Posted in Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cauliflower, Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
Chutney is a great way to add a huge layer of flavor to a dish or recipe. If you are unfamiliar, it is a condiment or side dish traditionally used with many Indian dishes. Most are made with fruit, vinegar, and spices. This combination of sweet, acidity, and spice pairs well with almost any dish! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Apples, Asian, Garlic, Ginger, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
