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
Friends, today let’s talk about blue cheese. I am a huge fan; I love the creamy texture and bold flavor. This bold blue cheese vinaigrette is vinegar and olive oil based instead of the standard creamy dressing. It’s my favorite new way to do salads!
Vinaigrette is my favorite salad dressing, so it’s no wonder why I love this blue cheese vinaigrette. I love the bold flavor of the vinegar, and I use a little more than other blue cheese vinaigrette recipes. My suggestions on changing that, next. Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Salad
Tagged Blue cheese, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
This spring, I am trying to clean out the freezer and the pantry. At some point when frozen artichoke hearts were on sale, I bought a bunch! What can I say, I love a bargain. These goat cheese baked artichoke hearts have been a delicious way to use them up!
I have been on a bit of a dill craze, recently, using it in recipes such as this creamy lemon dill orzo soup, or this Norwegian cod grain bowl. It is a flavor that I usually associate with summer, so I guess I’m craving some warm weather! Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Side Dish
Tagged Artichokes, Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
My husband rolls his eyes every time I say we’re having lasagna… He says it’s a food all women love, and maybe he’s right. But, what’s not to love? Mushroom lentil vegetarian lasagna is what’s for dinner!
I usually think of vegetarian lasagna being layered with shredded and chopped veggies. I have a favorite version that is loaded with carrots, zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, and onion. You can find the small batch version of it here. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Lentils, Marinara, Mushrooms, Vegetarian
I was introduced to lingonberry when I married into a Norwegian family. It is a tangy fruit, much like cranberries or currents. I made this Norwegian cod grain bowl with lingonberry and dill to explore some classic Norwegian flavor combinations.
I made this recipe with cod, because it is a traditional Norwegian fish. However, I recommend shopping for pacific cod, because Atlantic cod is not a sustainable choice, as their populations have been over fished.
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Posted in Fish and Seafood, Grains
Tagged Cucumber, Fish, Garlic, Herbs, Wheat berries, Whole grain
This month’s recipe redux theme was Movie Inspiration, because the Oscars are right around the corner! Therefore, I chose to make giant green veggie burgers after one of my favorite movie characters, the hulk!
This recipe is a great way to sneak in extra veggies. Broccoli is one of my favorite veggies, but not so much for my husband. After trying these burgers, he said he never would have guessed they had broccoli in them! Continue reading
Posted in Burger, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Broccoli, Cheese, Eggs, Peas, Vegetarian
Recently, I have been lamenting spring. However, spring goes as quickly as it comes, so I’m trying to live in the moment and enjoy the cool weather before summer’s heat sets in. This creamy chickpea lentil soup is the perfect way to enjoy the last of winter’s cool weather.
Do you ever find yourself wishing you were somewhere else? Enjoying the moment is an important life skill, and I find sometimes it takes practice. I totally connect to life through food, so I stay in the moment by making seasonal dishes. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Carrots, Garlic, Herbs, Kale, Lentils, Vegan, Vegetarian
I love to grow arugula in my garden, but the homegrown arugula is much stronger in flavor than the baby arugula you get from the store. I started making this arugula wild rice salad to tame those strong garden fresh flavors!
The wild rice helps to subdue the peppery arugula by bulking up the salad with a mild earthy flavor (which pairs quite nicely). I also add cranberries for sweetness, pecans for crunch and protein, and feta for a salty bite. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Arugula, Feta, Garlic, Nuts, Rice, Vegetarian, Whole grain
One of my favorite food items during winter is sprouts! They are easy to grow on your own when there isn’t much available for fresh, local produce. I recommend using sprouts in sandwiches and wraps, like this smoked tofu and sprouts sandwich!
Someday soon I will be putting together a post on how to grow your own sprouts at home. It is so easy, anyone can do it. It does take 5-7 days before you can harvest, but the wait is totally worth it! Continue reading
Posted in Sandwich, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
This week, the temperatures here have been in the single digits (not as cold as many places, but still cold for us!). When it’s cold outside, a nice warm bowl of soup is in order. This creamy carrot ginger soup is what’s for dinner!
This soup is more filling than a traditional bowl of carrot soup. It has a hidden ingredient that adds protein, and an extra layer of creaminess! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Carrots, Coconut Milk, Ginger, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
