TL/DR – Orange Ricotta Pancakes. Sneak summer squash or zucchini along with ricotta and orange zest into a delightful pancake batter for a moist and fluffy breakfast treat. – Sneaky vegetable alert! The squash is starting to get going in the garden and pretty soon …[read more]

TL/DR – Zucchini Pepperoni Rollups. A fun and pretty recipe. Use a mandoline to create very thin strips of zucchini. Safety first! Rollup with pepperoni, fennel, bell peppers and fresh mozzarella. Bake with marinara from a jar. – Zucchini Pepperoni Rollups are a bit time …[read more]

Of course there is the movie, which is a classic that will always be in my top ten, but Fried Green Tomatoes as a dish are so good. They are fried, but they feel healthier because they are tomatoes. They are actually quite filling and they …[read more]

TL/DR – Buttermilk Sage Chicken. Chicken parts take an overnight bath in buttermilk, dijon mustard, salt, paprika and lots of fresh sage, then gets roasted at a high temperature and topped with crispy fried sage leaves. – One of my favorite recipes of all time …[read more]

It is mid-July and the basil threatens to go to seed unless it is snipped. The oregano is starting to really wild-out with it’s fragrant tentacles. It’s time to make a quick and easy Summer Chunky Marinara. This is a 30 minute recipe, (slightly longer …[read more]

TL/DR – Easy Baked Tofu. Oil, seasoning, baking sheet, 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Perfection. – There is some debate around how to cook tofu that is delicious. In my experience, tofu is better when seasoned with dry seasonings and baked so that …[read more]

TL/DR – Broccoli Bulgur Salad. An easy vegan salad with nutty bulgur wheat, crunchy broccoli and a lemony dressing, topped with roasted chickpeas. – I will be the first to admit that when I’m looking for a healthy side dish, broccoli and bulgur aren’t a …[read more]

TL/DR – Tapenade Burger Lettuce Wraps. Olive tapenade is a wonderful compliment to ground beef. Crunchy lettuce in place of a bun allows for all of the savory olive flavor to explode! – Weeknight cooking can be a drag, but burgers are something easy to …[read more]

Taco Tuesday is here again and this week I’m riding the wave I started last week with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Plantains with Romesco Sauce. These Sweet Potato Plantain Tacos have the same two key ingredients, but diced smaller and roasted with garam masala, kosher …[read more]

TL/DR – Refrigerator Quick Pickled Red Onions. Why would you ever not have these in your fridge? They go with everything. Worth making some once a week to have on hand. – The quick pickled onion is something great to have on hand. There are …[read more]