Pesto and pasta were made for each other. Any kind of pesto, and any kind of pasta. Tah Dah! You have a delicious meal. However, If you have never had arugula pesto, you have to give this a try. Arugula is from the mustard family and is known for its peppery flavor. When concentrated into a pesto, it’s a flavor explosion!
Posted in Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Arugula, Cheese, Garlic, Noodles, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I wasn’t kidding the other day when I said I was trying to get my fill of zucchini before the season is over. I’m even putting it in my desserts! Ha! If you have never tried zucchini in a baked good, like zucchini bread, or these chocolate muffins, you’re missing out. The zucchini keeps these muffins moist, which is important to consider when baking with whole wheat flour.
Tagged Chocolate, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain, Zucchini
When I think about turning fish into a burger, I want to see flavor. I eat a fair amount of fish. I love it, but it needs to be different sometimes. These burgers are different in so many ways. Asian style, barbecue sauce, quick pickles, ‘nough said.
I needed a quick, single serving, lunch today and this quesadilla hit the mark! I went to the farmers market this morning knowing that I had one tortilla left over in the fridge. I circled like a vulture checking out all the fresh produce trying to decide what I should fill the tortilla with.
Posted in Mexican, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cast iron, Cheese, Eggplant, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tortillas, Whole grain
Banana bread is a comfort food for me. It was something that we made frequently when I was young. I learned how to make it by helping my mom and sister in the kitchen. Every time we had leftover bananas, it was time to make bread!
Our family recipe is delicious, but I found myself avoiding it because it was high in calories. When I became confident in my kitchen skills I started experimenting with making it lighter and more wholesome. This recipe has been tested over and over again. Finally it is ready to share! Continue reading
Tagged Applesauce, Bananas, Eggs, Flaxseed, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I do not usually eat a lot of desserts; I’m just not into sweets that much. Maybe its because sugar makes me bounce off the walls. Or maybe it’s because desserts tend to be calorie bombs that don’t lend themselves to wholesome ingredients. These cookies satisfied all my needs for a healthy dessert, and they even passed the approval test of my fiance’s co-workers!
Tagged Cardamom, Flaxseed, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Sweet, Whole grain
If you haven’t noticed yet, I post a lot of fish recipes using trout. That’s right, you guessed it. I am a trout fisherman… fisherwoman. That’s better. I always seem to have plenty of trout in my freezer, and sometimes I need to find creative ways to use it up so that I can plan more fishing trips!
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Tacos
Tagged Cast iron, Chipotle, Fish, Red cabbage, Tacos, Whole grain
This recipe is a very different twist on pizza. Fresh peaches make it a summertime classic. Blue cheese and a balsamic reduction drizzle take this peach pizza over the top! I remember the first time I saw the idea for this recipe and I couldn’t wait to try! Find yourself some peaches while they are still in season, you’ll thank me. Continue reading
Posted in Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Blue cheese, Cheese, Peaches, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Enchiladas are one of my favorite week night dinners. All you have to do is stuff a tortilla, smother in sauce and cheese, and bake. Easy. You can stuff an enchilada with almost anything it seems. However, the more ingredients you use, the more prep work you have. And you need a filling that will hold together instead of tumbling out of the enchilada with every chance.
Posted in Mexican, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Quick and Easy, Romaine, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I love this point in the summer, when the farmers market is in full swing and fresh produce is abundant! I shop at our local farmers market every weekend before I do my regular grocery trip. That way I can pick up local produce, and plan my meals around what is in season.
