My kitchen is always calling me. With a few shared recipes, I hope yours will call you, too!
4-6 servings Tip: Brighten your winter with citrus. We typically enjoy oranges, clementines, tangerines, mandarins or grapefruit for breakfast or snacking, but consider other ways to get this great source of vitamin C into your diet. This recipe is just one possibility (think salsa, smoothies, dessert, citrus zest in pasta). Observe the great citrus options... Continue Reading →
12-16 servings (as a complement to an entrée) Tip: This is a crunchy, sweet-tart relish that is enjoyable with roast pork, chicken, or savory vegetarian dishes, as well as with your Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing. It keeps very well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks (if you can leave it alone for... Continue Reading →
Makes about 6-8 cups. Tip: Applesauce may seem like an old-fashioned dish when made from scratch. After all, what could be more convenient than those individual cups that pack so neatly in a lunch bag? But is it really delicious? Make one batch of this natural chunky applesauce using a small variety of apples... Continue Reading →
2 servings Adapted from a Wine Spectator recipe (Spice Roasted Cauliflower Tagine) Tip: I may be repeating, but organization is key in the kitchen. Organize your ingredients, tools and equipment, then clean up (or at least tidy) as you go. Your kitchen skills will continue to improve and your efforts will shine in the... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
6 servings Tip: There is no question that quinoa is popular among those who seek healthful ingredients in their diet. I used white quinoa in this recipe, but did you know it's available in a multitude of colors...red, purple, black, orange, pink, green, even rainbow mixes? I haven't tried them all (yet), but there are... Continue Reading →
Serves 8-10 Tip: Eggs, bread and cheese are the basis for an overnight breakfast casserole, but there are several ways to enhance this dish so guests will be duly impressed with your result. One way is to choose the zestier broccolini vs. broccoli. Whole milk vs. skim will add richness. Aged cheddar vs. mild adds... Continue Reading →
6 servings Adapted from a NY Times Cooking recipe Tip: You can certainly purchase corn tortilla chips or strips to top your soup. Or, you can deep fry strips cut from fresh corn tortillas. I recommend saving a few calories...toss the tortilla strips in a light coating of cooking oil; lay them on a baking... Continue Reading →
My Kitchen Calls 