One of my favorite foods to grill is stuffed mushrooms! This sun-dried tomato and goat cheese stuffed mushrooms recipe originally resulted from using up leftovers from the fridge. It was so good, it became a new favorite recipe!
Stuffed mushrooms are one of those meals that have endless possibilities. You could put almost anything into a mushroom and it would be delicious. This also means that they are great for clearing out the fridge! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Mushrooms, Rice, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
How many of you are etoufee (a-too-fae) fanatics! (Me! Me! Hand raised!) It’s a marvelously simple yet flavorful dish. My authentic Cajun shrimp etoufee has been taste tested by many, and today I share it with you. Continue reading
Posted in Cajun, Fish and Seafood, Grains
Tagged Make ahead, Peppers, Rice, Shrimp, Tomatoes
Happy May everyone! Spring is such a great time of year, for so many reasons. Warming weather, green grass and flower, and asparagus! My husband said I should have called these spring tacos, but I thought lentil tacos with asparagus pico de gallo was more descriptive.
These tacos are bright and full of fresh flavors thanks to the grassy asparagus, fresh cilantro and lime juice, as well as the tomatoes. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asparagus, Cheese, Cilantro, Garlic, Lentils, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes
My most recent kitchen project has been experimenting with mole (mo-lay) sauce. Mole is a Mexican staple that can be made in a huge variety of ways, and is usually very labor intensive. This recipe for easy homemade mole sauce is blended first, so it is fast and easy. Continue reading
Posted in Component Cooking, Condiments and Spreads, Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Vegan
Tagged Adobo Sauce, Chipotle, Garlic, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Warmer weather is finally starting to show it’s face after a long winter. However, I’m willing to bet that we have one last cold snap headed our way before summertime, and I’m ready with this chunky tomato orzo soup!
I have been dreaming of summer tomatoes, refusing to buy fresh at the store (they are just not as good). Luckily, canned tomatoes pack great flavor, perfect for soup! Continue reading
Posted in Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Noodles, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Curry is a staple dish in the vegetarian diet. Curry simply means blended. Hence, most curry powders are a blend of spices and seasonings. My quick vegetarian red curry uses garam masala curry powder.
Garam masala is a blend commonly used in Indian cuisine. Northern Indian food seasons with dairy, while southern Indian food uses more coconut milk to flavor their curries. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Peas, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Spinach, Tofu, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
African peanut stew is a traditional dish from western Africa where ground nuts are used to flavor and thicken sauces. I made my African peanut stew with lentils and quinoa for plenty of plant-based protein.
Lentils and quinoa might be one of my favorite vegetarian protein combinations. Their flavors and textures work well together. I also use this combination in my favorite stuffed peppers recipe. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Ginger, Kale, Lentils, quinoa, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
The first time I made this slow cooker southwest sweet potato soup, I was trying to make a vegetarian taco soup. This soup did not taste like tacos to me, but I loved the flavors, so I reinvented it with a new name.
Peppers and onions make the base for this soup. They are the most important ingredients because they give the broth all of its flavor. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Southwestern, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Garlic, Peppers, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Today I am sharing a recipe for roasted red pepper and tomato soup that is stupid easy to make, and loaded with rich flavors.
My husband doesn’t really like peppers, but he enjoyed a bowl of roasted red pepper soup at a wedding we attended recently. I knew I had to recreate the dish because we had found a way we could both enjoy red peppers! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Friends, today we are going to talk about one of my favorite things, vegetarian cheeseburger pizza! The fresh toppings and ketchup-mustard drizzle make this pizza a fun eating experience!
The question you are asking yourself right now, is what do I use to make the vegetarian burger topping? Lentils! They may seem like a unusual pizza topping, but they work fantastically! Continue reading
Posted in Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Lentils, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
