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]

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 – 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]

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 – Citrus Basil Beet Salad. Beets are great to roast on a weekend and use in salads! This citrus basil vinaigrette is easy and compliments the beets wonderfully. Beets are really not a bother. In the time it takes to roast beets, so many …[read more]

TL/DR – Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Plantains with Romesco Sauce. Served as an appetizer or a side, these flavors meld so well and are almost addicting. – Roasted sweet potatoes are delicious. Roast them up with some plantains and the result is a wonderful friendship. …[read more]

TL/DR – Breadless Romesco Sauce. A gluten-free version of an easy and very tasty sauce that goes with just about anything. If there is a sauce that is perhaps a bit underrated or that flies under the radar, it’s Romesco sauce. It’s made from roasted …[read more]

TL/DR – Braised Chard Egg Rice Bowl. This is quick and easy and leaving out the eggs makes it vegan. Lots of  fiber, protein, flavor and texture!     Roasted chickpeas are easy and they can take on any flavor. One tip I’ve learned is …[read more]

TL/DR – Beet Caprese Salad. It’s a delicious Caprese salad… with beets. Added nutrients, beautiful marriage of flavors. Done. – Until very recently, beets weren’t a big feature in my kitchen. But I had a revelation this week when I went off book at the …[read more]