Eggplant Rollatini
This recipe is an adaption of the Forks Over Knives vegan version of the recipe. In addition to the cheese, I added mushrooms and kale to my recipe. I like … Continue reading
Soft Pretzel Sticks
I don’t know anyone who will turn down some pretzel bread. Because I insisted on combining 3 recipes I found for pretzel bread, I failed a couple of times before … Continue reading
Cheesy Baked Gnocchi
This dish makes a great hot dinner on a cold winter night. I usually make baked gnocchi without any meat but I have made it with spicy Italian turkey sausage … Continue reading
Slow Cooker Chicken Verde
I love tomatillo sauce, but never made it myself until recently. This recipe was in the Cooking Light December 2013 issue. I’ve been trying to use my amazing slow cooker … Continue reading
Chicken, Shitake Mushroom, & Bok Choy Stir-fry
I made a full wok of this stir-fry for dinner last night so we can enjoy leftovers for a couple days afterwards. This recipe can easily be cut in half … Continue reading
Immune Boosting Soup for the Cold & Flu Season
Who doesn’t want to eat a warm bowl of soup on a cold dreary winter day? Not only is it a comforting meal in the winter, but it’s also a … Continue reading
Apple Cake
It’s fall and apples are in season. This Apple cake is one of my favorites in the fall because it’s super easy and quite delicious! You can use any yellow … Continue reading
Brussel Sprout, Apple, & Mustard Salad
Ingredients: -dressing- 3 TBSP Dijon Mustard 2 TBSP Whole-grain Mustard 1 TBSP Light brown Sugar 1 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar -salad- 1 TBSP Olive Oil 1 lb. Brussel Sprouts 2 … Continue reading
Onion & Thyme Frittata
Ingredients: 1/2 Large Red Onion, cut into medium sized wedges 12 Large Eggs 1/2 Cup Whole Milk Vegeta Seasoning, to taste (or salt & pepper) 1 TBSP butter Handful of … Continue reading
Roasted Cauliflower & Kale Soup
This soup is outstanding. I got the recipe from Williams Sonoma. I pretty much followed the recipe but used far less oil then they called for. Not only is this … Continue reading
Baked Orange Roughy
Ingredients: 2 Orange Roughy Fillets (or any other flaky fish) 3 White California Endives, halved 1 Medium Onion, cut into wedges 2 Generous Tbsp Capers 3/4 Cup pitted Kalamata Olives … Continue reading
Beef Shank in Broth with Bok Choy
We enjoyed this yummy dish with our neighbors a few days ago. This was my second time making it and I think I finally got it right this time. I … Continue reading
Savory French Toast
Your typical French toast involves deliciously sweet and oozing maple syrup and powdered sugar. This is a different kind of French toast. I don’t remember having sweet French toast growing … Continue reading
Zucchini Pizza
While visiting my sister in Chicago she made a pizza similar to this. She used Giada’s Zucchini & Olive Flatbread recipe. I had a taste for this pizza today so I made … Continue reading
Farro Salad with Salmon Sashimi
Ingredients: 1 Cup Farro Grain 1 Cup Fresh Peas 1 Small Sweet Onion, diced 4 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice, divided 1 Tbsp Champagne Vinegar 3 Tbsp Olive Oil Salt & … Continue reading
Beef Stew
I’ve been wanting to make a beef stew for a long time and this one definitely satisfied my craving. My husband and I usually give our dishes letter grades … Continue reading
Sweet Potato & Quinoa Cakes
Ingredients: 5 Sweet Potatoes 1 Cup White Quinoa ~4 Handfuls Kale 1 Medium Onion, diced 1 Cup Shelled Pistachio Nuts 1/4 Cup Breadcrumbs ~1 Tbsp Rosemary, chopped 2 Tbsp Mustard … Continue reading
Shrimp & Green Bean Linguine
My husband loves pasta a lot more than I do. Occasionally we will have pasta and my home-made tomato sauce for dinner, but I try to keep the pasta dishes interesting and … Continue reading
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Marinade
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 2 Tbsp Honey 1/2 Tsp Basil, dried 4 Garlic Cloves, minced Salt & Pepper. to taste Crushed Red Pepper 4-6 … Continue reading
