This tomato and fire roasted corn salad is bursting with the fresh flavors of summer. It is a very simple salad of fresh ingredients tossed in a light homemade sauce that brightens its flavors.
The recipe calls for heirloom tomatoes. I keep this category broad because any fresh and super-flavorful tomato will do. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish
Tagged Basil, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegan
Spaghetti squash did really well in my garden this summer, therefore, this fall I have been enjoying lots of it. This lentil marinara spaghetti squash boats recipe has been my favorite way to prepare it.
This is a pretty basic recipe that could easily be bland. There are a few key ingredients that keep it full of flavor with minimal effort. First is the basil. The bright flavor of fresh basil takes this recipe from boring to wow. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Basil, Lentils, Marinara, Spaghetti Squash
I love lasagna, but I don’t make it often because it takes so long to make. Well, these lasagna stuffed mushrooms have many positive qualities of lasagna, while taking much less time to make!
During summer, I like to cook these mushrooms on the grill instead of heating up the oven. When the temperature starts to drop, like now, I enjoy having the heat of the oven in the house. In short, either cooking method works. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Basil, Cheese, Marinara, Mushrooms, Pasta, Vegetarian
So, what is seitan you ask? Great question! Pronounced satan, it is a vegetarian meat substitute made from wheat gluten, commonly known as the wheat meat. It can easily be found at health food stores, or you can make it at home. There are numerous seitan recipes out there with various results. It all depends on the cooking method and the desired texture. Someday I will make a post all about cooking seitan, but today we are looking at these skewers with blueberry balsamic relish!
Posted in Seitan, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Basil, Blueberry, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Seitan, Vegan, Vegetarian
