Appetizers Italian Stuffed Zucchini Cups 27-Nov-2018 Smooth & Creamy Garlic Hummus with S&P Pita Chips 17-Oct-2018 Frico Crisps 15-Sep-2018 Soups/Salads French Green Bean & Fennel Salad w Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette 22-Jan-2019 Citrus Salad with Pomegranate & Pistachios 11-Jan-2019 Winter Slaw with Cilantro-Lime Dressing 28-Oct-2018 Chickpea Salad with Quinoa 10-Sep-2018 Vegetarian Tortilla Soup 7-Sep-2018 Chicken-Veg-Rice Soup... Continue Reading →
Italian Stuffed Zucchini Cups
6-8 appetizer servings Tip: Holidays many times call for appetizers, whether at home or taken to a friend's or colleague's party. Look for options that can be made ahead so the host won't need to share kitchen space when you arrive. I also appreciate appetizers that can be served at room temperature. All the better... Continue Reading →
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Walnut Salsa Verde
Serves 2 Tip: I'm cheating a little here...I made this dish for dinner early last week with my leftover salsa verde. 🙂 Just think how prepared you can be for an easy meal when you make extras of certain recipes! Don't think of it as leftovers (if that's a bad thing in your world). Be... Continue Reading →
Smooth & Creamy Garlic Hummus with S&P Pita Chips
About 1 1/2 cups hummus; # of chips varies with how many pita breads you use Tips: With a food processor or blender, hummus is very quick to make at home and you can season it to your own taste. The key to creamy texture is removing the tough "skins" from garbanzo beans (or any... Continue Reading →
White Whole Wheat Pizza Dough w/Rosemary & Garlic
Dough for approximately 3 large thin-crust pizzas Tip: This is not an advertisement, but I use King Arthur or Bob's Red Mill flour in a lot of my baking. White whole wheat flour from either brand provides nutrition and fiber just as whole wheat flour would, but the result is lighter and milder tasting.... Continue Reading →
Red Walnut Salsa Verde
Makes about 1 cup Tip: This sauce can be made in a food processor if you're careful not to overprocess the ingredients. You want it to be a little chunky as shown in the photo. If your knife skills need work, make the recipe by hand to get some practice. Use a sharp chef's... Continue Reading →
Slow-Roasted Garlic and Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
Servings vary depending on use. Tip: I roasted these items at the same time, at the same temperature, because it was convenient to do so and because I want them both for some recipes this week. As we experience cooler weather, these delicious components can become staple ingredients to enrich recipes throughout fall and... Continue Reading →
Cauliflower “Crust” for Pizza Toppings
Tips: This crust will not taste just like pizza dough - remember, it is a vegetable - but try these tips to make it crispy and delicious... If you have a pizza stone, use it. Use a convection setting on your oven if that's an option. Be careful to not over-microwave the riced cauliflower.... Continue Reading →
Frico Crisps
Makes about 25 Crisps Tip: Frico Crisps are a slightly salty, crisp (and addictive) appetizer or snack. They are delicious with a glass of Prosecco or your favorite cocktail. Make a batch or two and invite some friends...or keep them for yourself! Frico can be stored for 3 days at room temperature, between layers of wax paper... Continue Reading →