I developed this balsamic tomato and feta french bread pizza recipe for winter, store-bought tomatoes that are less flavorful.
Winter tomatoes that didn’t get to ripen on the vine just don’t have the same flavor, or texture as fresh summer tomatoes. A little soak in some balsamic adds sweetness and acidity to brighten those tomatoes right up! Continue reading
Posted in Pizza, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Bread, Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Marinara, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Whenever you make a pan sauce, the sauce whisk is the tool to use. I used my sauce whisk for my ravioli with garlic herb white wine sauce recipe (see pictures). Totally love it!
This months recipe redux theme was: “Show us a healthy recipe highlighting a favorite kitchen tool, gadget, or gizmo.” If you like to make pan sauces, a sauce whisk is a must! Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Noodles, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
So, I might be obsessed with all things buffalo blue cheese, and these buffalo blue cheese cauliflower tacos are no exception!
Recently I made buffalo cauliflower pizza with blue cheese sauce that was outstanding! I decided to try the same idea in tacos, and it is delicious! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Blue cheese, Cauliflower, Quick and Easy, Romaine, Sour Cream, Tacos, Vegetarian
Happy Friday friends! Today I am sharing my simple homemade garlic bread recipe. Everyone needs this simple recipe in their back pocket for an easy side!
This recipe is simple, and delicious. It makes a really fast and easy side to go with many different types of meals. Picky eaters will even love it! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Bread, Quick and Easy, Side Dish
Tagged Bread, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
Being pescetarian, I eat fish at least once per week. This means I have to find ways to keep it interesting. Dijon garlic panko crusted trout is just the recipe to get you excited about fish again!
The fish bake in the oven, then you top them with super flavorful dijon and garlic panko crumbs. The panko browns under the broiler and gets insanely crispy! Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy
It’s redux time again! This month’s theme was: Grab your nearest cookbook and ReDux the recipe on page 201, 17, 217 – or any combination of the number ‘2017.’ I chose to redux Chinese Mustard Baked Tofu Sandwiches from the Moosewood cookbook.
I don’t have a large collection of cookbooks, but I do love the moosewood cookbook. The recipe I chose was from page 120 for a grilled Chinese mustard sandwich with sauted peppers and onions. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Quick and Easy, Sandwich, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asian, Garlic, Mustard, Quick and Easy, Romaine, Tofu, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
You know, I have really been on a cilantro kick recently! I didn’t always like cilantro, however. I found it to be an incredibly over-powering flavor and never used it in my dishes. It’s funny how tastes change, though. I tried cilantro on this jalapeno tomato and cilantro pizza and couldn’t get enough. I started trying it on other things, like cilantro lime black bean salad, and this weeks sweet potato salad. Needless to say, I’m hooked! This recipe, quick cilantro garlic seared shrimp is a weeknight favorite because shrimp cook in a flash! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy
Tagged Cilantro, Garlic, Lime, Quick and Easy, Shrimp
One ingredient I always keep in my fridge for easy nutritious meals is sweet potato. I like to dice them into small pieces and either roast in the oven, or fry in a skillet. They can stand alone as a side, or be tossed into salads, soups, stews and bowls. This sweet potato black bean cilantro salad is my favorite way to use sweet potatoes. Black beans add plenty of protein to help you stay full, and cilantro adds plenty of fresh, bright flavor! Eat a large serving as a main dish, or a small serving as a side. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cilantro, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Sweet Potato, Vegan, Vegetarian
Friends, I hope you didn’t over do it on the mashed potatoes and gravy over thanksgiving because I have a fantastic recipe for you. This five minute four ingredient homemade gravy is so savory, and can be adapted for many diets. It is made with broth or stock and can be made vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore! Whatever broth you use will be the type of gravy you will have. My mom always made gravy from drippings off a cut of meat, but there is not need for that with this recipe. You can still enjoy a homemade gravy without needing to roast a whole bird, which makes it great for serving to a small crowd, or serving vegetarian gravy that everyone will enjoy! Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Quick and Easy
Tagged Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
In early September, I visited a small Italian cafe for lunch. They had a pumpkin ravioli and butternut squash salad on special that I tried and loved! The salad came topped with cold ravioli, and a mixed berry vinaigrette on the side. I loved all the fall flavors, and the colors reminded me of the holidays. This months recipe redux theme was to create “naturally-colored/naturally-dyed holiday fare.” When I recreated this holiday butternut pecan salad with berry vinaigrette, I knew it was perfect for the redux! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Recipe Redux, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Blue cheese, Blueberry, Butternut Squash, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Raspberry, Spring Mix, Vegetarian
