TL/DR – Pistachio Pesto Macaroni. A ridiculously easy and delicious alternative to the usual pesto, this recipe uses pistachios, parsley, spinach, fresh garlic and lemon zest and is tossed with sautéed mushrooms and macaroni. – This recipe is great for a quick, vegetarian weeknight meal …[read more]

TL/DR: Root Vegetable Mash with Roasted Sausage and Balsamic. (AKA Ugly Veggies and Links.) A combo of rutabaga, turnips and parsnips mashed with buttermilk, butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Topped with roasted Italian sausage, onions, and a balsamic reduction. In a quest to try new …[read more]

TL/DR – Slow cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos. This is a flavorful, healthy and easy method to make chicken tacos. Whether you choose a soft or a crunchy shell, this recipe goes with just about any topping and also works well as a burrito filling. …[read more]

TL/DR – Lamb Kofta Meatballs in Chunky Tomato Sauce. The flavors of parsley, garlic, onion, pine nuts, paprika and allspice are delicious in these all-lamb meatballs browned and simmered to perfection in a chunky sauce made from diced stewed tomatoes, broth and spinach. – This …[read more]

TL/DR – Lemon Herb Lettuce Cups. An easy weeknight meal low in carbs and high in flavor. Fresh oregano is called for, but any fresh herb will work. – Sometimes it’s fun to pretend like you’re at a restaurant. In the middle of what are …[read more]

TL/DR – Vegan Green Chile Bean Soup. This tastes almost like the pork version of green chile sauce, but it’s entirely plant based. The secret ingredient is miso and it is served with an easy baked tofu that bakes while the soup simmers. A delicious …[read more]

TL/DR – Southwestern Stuffed Peppers. Bell peppers stuffed with ground turkey, onions, garlic, pinto beans, salsa, cream cheese and potatoes, then topped with cheese. A delicious weeknight meal or a make-ahead meal for lunches. – Originally this particular stuffed pepper recipe came from thoughts on …[read more]

TL/DR – Bratwurst Mushroom Rice Casserole. Easy and comforting weeknight meal alert! Delicious bratwurst nestled in a bed of sautéed mushrooms with thyme, dijon, lemon juice, broth, pre-cooked rice and lentils, baked and topped with cheddar. This is a great meal if you are craving …[read more]

TL/DR – Italian Tofu and Chunky Tomato Sauce on Zoodles. Three components, all easy to make into a simple but elegant vegan Italian dinner. Seasoned baked tofu and a rich, chunky sauce over a vegetable base. – As a home cook, I try to limit …[read more]

TL/DR – Roasted Sage Butternut Squash and Sausage on Parmesan Polenta with Balsamic Reduction. Vegetarian option – leave the sausage out and it’s just as good! Easy weeknight meal. For real. – The challenge of feeding vegetarians and non-vegetarians at the same meal… am I …[read more]