Tag Archives: Whole grain

Clam and Millet Stuffed Mushrooms

Clam and millet stuffed mushroomsMushrooms are a great ingredient to work with as a cook.    They are rich and full of umami.  Umami is the flavor of savoriness.   When mushrooms cook, something magical happens.  Their dense spongy material softens and releases so much flavor!  Mushrooms are good so many ways, sauted for pasta like this Ravioli Bake with Spinach and Mushrooms, or in veggie burgers like this Black Bean and Mushroom Burger.  In this clam and millet stuffed mushrooms recipe, I stuff a large mushroom cap with diced clams and cooked millet. So rich and flavorful! Continue reading

Roasted Root Vegetable Pockets with Goat Cheese

Root Vegetable pockets with spinach

Earlier this week I shared a recipe for Roasted Root Vegetables with Parmesan Wheat Berries.  We loved this combo of veggies with creamy cheese and nutty wheat so much that I found another way to enjoy those flavors.  These pockets are stuffed with lots of veggies, given a good smear of goat cheese, and topped with mustard-y glaze! Continue reading

Roasted Root Vegetables with Parmesan Wheat Berries

 

Root Vegetables plus Brussle Sprout

Roasted root vegetables are a wonderful staple of the season.  Enjoy as many root vegetables as you can now, because soon spring and summer produce will be back.  I added one vegetable to this mix that is not a root vegetable: Brussels sprouts!  It is also a seasonal veggie, that grows best in colder temperatures, and I couldn’t make this dish without something green! Continue reading

Nut and Seed Burgers

Burger and FriesVeggie burgers are an easy and satisfying meal to throw together.  You can make them with just about any ingredient you already have.  Shredded veggies and grains are popular options.  My nut and seed burgers have grains along with many types of nuts and seeds making it rich with protein, not to mention flavor! Continue reading

African Peanut Stew with Kale

African Peanut Stew

When I first came across the idea of peanut stew, I did not like the sounds of it.  Peanuts will get soggy when they’re stewed, and that texture might be weird.  They are great made into butter, however. The creamy butter from the peanuts is the star in this dish, not stewed peanuts.  Don’t be afraid! Continue reading

Lentil and Bulgar Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes with Blugar and Lentils

Every time I am in the store and see all the pre-made packages of food, I say to myself, I can make that!  No package necessary.  This was my inspiration to make sloppy joes.  I did not grow up eating sloppy joes, probably because I was too picky of an eater as a kid!  Someone should have told me how fun they are to eat! Continue reading

Beer Battered Buffalo Cauliflower

Beer Battered Buffalor Cauliflower by Alison's AllspiceSpicy buffalo sauce is one of my favorite flavors.  I mentioned this in my post for Buffalo Queso Dip.  Experimenting with food is kind-of a food bloggers job, and I will experiment all day with buffalo sauce!  And please don’t think I’m kidding.  Good hot sauce can belong on breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Or on this appetizer, Beer Battered Buffalo Cauliflower! Continue reading

Avocado Tostadas

Tacos are considered a kings food in my house.  Tostadas are flat tacos, right?  Well, not really.  Tostada means “toasted.”  It’s kind-of hard to toast a taco because all the ingredients are wrapped up inside it’s crunchy shell (or soft shell depending on your preference).  Tostadas and tacos have very similar (if not the same) ingredients, therefore, we are making room for toasty tostadas at the king’s table!  Especially these avocado tostadas!

Avocado tostadas with refried beans

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Bok Choy and Mushroom Soup

The farmer’s market here is finally over.  Finally seams inappropriate because I will miss it so greatly until April rolls around.  Saturday mornings in the spring are like Christmas for me.  What surprises will there be? What will I not be able to go home without after its first appearance at the market? For this soup, I let the lingering fall produce make my selections.  Bok choy was only $1.00!  I coudn’t leave it behind, and hence this soup was born.

Bok Choy and Mushroom Soup

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Cauliflower Alfredo with Broccoli

Want to sneak in some extra vegetables this holiday season?  Want to not even realize you’re doing it?  This recipe is for you!  Cauliflower Alfredo has become popular and there are about a million ways to do it.  This recipe is so simple, quick, and easy, you’ll have no reason not to try it!

Cauliflower Alfredo with Broccoli

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