Tag: vegetarian

Breakfast, Lunch

Baked Sweet Potato and Spinach Quiche

This one requires a little bit of preparation work but, trust me, it is absolutely worth it! All the flavors just meld together to create a super fluffy and light quiche. Packed with baked sweet potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, onions, and spinach, this quiche is then topped off with halved cherry […]

Breakfast, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Black Bean, Peach, and Tomato Salsa

Final summer barbecue? Backyard picnic? Unexpected company? You can whip up this colorful, flavorful salsa in just 5 minutes. It’s great with tortilla chips but it also makes a lovely addition as a topping to scrambled eggs. The peaches add a sweetness without overpowering this mild salsa. Make sure to […]

Side Dish

Sweet Potato Boats

Sweet, creamy, and delicious. These sweet potatoes take about 1 hour to roast in the oven or toaster and make a great accompaniment to virtually any dish. If you’re looking to make a complete meal, check out these links: Maple and Ginger Glazed Salmon, Sweet and Spicy Grilled Ribs, or Grilled […]

Side Dish, Snack

Kale: 2 ways

I was first introduced to kale chips a few years ago when a good friend of mine made them for me to try. She would snack on them like popcorn and make them almost nightly. They were kind of addicting and I’ve made them ever since- with a slight twist. […]

Dinner, Lunch

Farfalle con Pomodorini e Zucchini

This dish of baby zucchini and cherry tomatoes could not be more flavorful, colorful, or simple! And, if you’ve never tried baby zucchini before, trust me, you will love it! It’s easy to throw together for a meal for any night of the week, especially if you shop ahead for […]

Dinner

Butta Squash and Swiss Chard Rigatoni

When your neighbor brings you freshly picked swiss chard from their garden, you get to make this delicious pasta dish with the addition of sweet Butta squash and juicy tomatoes. Butta squash is a hybrid squash that is really sweet. Check your local farmer’s market for Butta squash but if […]

Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Kale and Ginger Rice Stuffed Peppers

Super colorful! Super healthy! Super easy! Full of freshly picked kale and yellow squash from the garden, sweet onion and fresh ginger, these stuffed peppers make for a great side dish or a stand alone lunch. You can eat them hot right out of the oven, cold, or even at […]

Dinner, Side Dish

Roasted Asparagus

Looking for an easy weeknight side dish to complement your meal? Roasted asparagus is healthy and pairs well with virtually anything; fish, beef, pork, or chicken. There really are an infinite number of pairings for this dish. Or, keep it vegetarian and gluten free by serving it with eggs any […]