Spicy Eggplant Spread
Reblogged from Bits and Bytes: I love hummus, but sometimes I get bored of it. When I do, I make this easy eggplant spread to eat as a snack or to serve as an appetizer. I like it spicy - but you...
View ArticleG is for Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves
G. is for Grape Leaves. These are one of my favorite appetizers. They also make a great snack or side dish. The recipe to make the stuffing is quite easy, but stuffing the grape leaves takes a bit...
View ArticleV is for Vegetable Panini
I have an original George Foreman Grill (15 + years old) which is incredibly difficult to clean because the grates are not removable. I rarely use it unless it is to make paninis, quesadillas or...
View ArticleZ is for Zucchini, Tomato, Cheese, and Basil Sticks
This was inspired by a post My friend Tammy sent me on facebook from Harvest Moon Market. I made it last week but saved it for today’s Z post. This is super easy – and the kids loved it too. I am...
View ArticleSpicy Garlic Edamame
YUM! YUM! and YUM! A few years ago I went to Japanese restaurant in Orlando with two of my colleagues (K & J) after we finished delivering a Super 35mm seminar and demonstrating the Sony F65...
View ArticleTortellini Salad – perfect for a summer picnic or bbq
While my family was visiting our cousins for July 4th weekend, our cousin “K” made this great tortellini salad. It was a huge hit with my daughter and my husband. Perfect for a picnic or bbq! The...
View ArticleFresh From The Garden: Insalata Caprese – Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Caprese Salad Tonight I wanted a light dinner. Something tasty, fresh and simple. What is better than simply slicing a red and yellow tomato fresh from the garden and layering it with Mozzarella...
View ArticleRelease The Gratin! Summer Fresh Vegetable Gratin
This is a perfect way to use the summer vegetables from the garden. A great thing about this dish is that you can use the veges you have and it will turn out great. Ingredients: 1 Large Onion sliced...
View ArticleIt’s Soup Season! Let’s Start Off With Lentil Soup
It is soup season!! Oh how I love soup season. The leaves are past their prime and the weather is more chilly than warm. This is the type of weather that calls for soup! Each week (almost every) I...
View ArticleCrunchy Rainbow Quinoa and Kaniwa Salad
Last week my mom posted a salad on Facebook that reminded me of a salad that I hadn’t made in a while. This salad is so colorful and flavorful. The quinoa and kaniwa give the salad a nutty taste and...
View Article4 Mushroom and Kale Pasta
My daughter LOVES mushrooms. She will eat them raw or cooked for any meal and will often take them to school for snack. If I am preparing a meal with mushrooms I must remember to buy extra because...
View ArticleCreamy Edamame Soup
Creamy Edamame Soup It was 7 am on Saturday morning and the snow had already started falling. We were expecting 10 inches, so I really wanted to get to the supermarket for dinner ingredients before...
View ArticleCool Summer Cucumber Salad – No Cook Method
Yes I absolutely know that as I write this it is not summer. In fact we are waiting on snow storm number 13 for the season and the polar vortex has returned with ridiculously cold temperatures, BUT...
View ArticleRainbow Quinoa Burgers – Gluten Free
One of my first posts when I started this blog 2 years ago was for Quinoa Burgers. Since then I have made them so many times I have lost track. Each time I have altered the recipe by adding different...
View ArticleQuinoa Stuffed Artichokes – Gluten Free
On Sunday the farmers market had 8 artichokes for a dollar! My daughter picked up the package, squealed with delight and practically begged me to buy them to make one of her favorite dishes – stuffed...
View ArticleSesame Baked Tofu
Tofu is such a versatile food. In salad, stir fry, as a side dish or even as a snack. It is especially amazing hot from the oven when it is crispy on the outside and creamy in the inside....
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