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]

Naan pizzas are one of the most versatile things to make for an easy dinner. Olive Tapenade Naan Pizzas riff on a delicious appetizer with the addition of fresh oregano and garlic. I love fresh mozzarella and grape tomatoes on this version, but most any …[read more]

Vegetarian! Easy! Picky eater approved! Sesame Tofu with Stir Fried Veggies requires a little bit of thought in the preparation, but it’s really quite easy. It’s a good recipe to use up leftover veggies in the refrigerator. Corn starch helps the tofu pieces not stick …[read more]

TL/DR – Kale White Bean Ramen. A quite easy and incredibly satisfying vegetarian broth with beans, kale and ramen. Use a hand blender to achieve amazing broth status. – I’ve learned that ramen broth is about flavor layers.  Yellow miso and tomato paste are both …[read more]

TL/DR – Mushroom Swiss Quiche. An easy quiche made easier by using organic store bought crust. The flavors of swiss and thyme meld magically with sautéed mushrooms. – I am not into making my own crust. (I know!) Too messy. Maybe that makes me a …[read more]

TL/DR – Puttanesca Sauce. This works on a stovetop or a slow cooker. It’s tomatoey, garlicky, anchovy—y…? And so perfectly delicious for a Meatless Monday. – This recipe for Puttanesca Sauce works both for stove top and for a slow cooker. I prefer the stovetop …[read more]

TL/DR – Spinach Gruyere Quiche. Two versions: one with crust and one crustless. A simple yet elegant and extremely tasty brunch dish guaranteed to please a crowd. – This recipe for Spinach Gruyere Quiche can be made using store bought crust, but below there is …[read more]

TL/DR – Pesto with Fennel and Radishes. Basil pesto, add lemon zest. Toss with sautéed fennel, radishes, garlic, white wine & lemon juice… and pasta, of course. Super easy vegetarian weeknight meal. – Pesto has always been a favorite of mine. It’s a versatile sauce. …[read more]

TL/DR – Homemade Hummus. This is a great basic recipe that can be tweaked. Garlic, lemon, salt, tahini, ice water, garbanzo beans. Easy! Makes a ton! Cheaper and way tastier than store bought! Over the years I have tried several different recipes for homemade hummus. …[read more]

TL/DR – Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower. A delicious combination of garlic, thyme, lemon, fontina and Parmesan with macaroni and cauliflower pearls. This is a good way to sneak a veggie into a family favorite. – Broccoli is my hero, but cauliflower is my nemesis. …[read more]