If you’re wondering whether you can make pasta sauce with beefsteak tomatoes, the answer is yes. You can make a rich, flavorful beefsteak tomato sauce by roasting the tomatoes and combining them with onions, garlic, beef stock, and fresh herbs. I have been making this roasted beefsteak tomato pasta sauce for years. It is rich,…
This recipe for roasted butternut squash combines the richness and sweetness of butternut squash with a wonderful Moroccan spice mix for a taste sensation. Butternut pumpkin has the most amazing flavor. Today we’ll be roasting it to bring out its natural sweetness and use it as a side dish. The recipe is easy to prepare…
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a healthy and nutritious snack. They are filled with nutritional goodness and are very easy to prepare. They are a great project to do with the kids when pumpkins are in season. If you harvest pumpkins at the peak of ripeness and use spices while roasting them, the seeds taste amazing….
This recipe for cranberry pecan crostini appetizers is the perfect light bite to start any special gathering of friends. These snacks are nice to serve with drinks before dinner, and they also make a lovely starter to a meal when served on small plates with a light salad. Having a small bite-sized appetizer will start…
It’s time for a roasted root vegetable medley. This tasty combination is the perfect fall side dish for your Thanksgiving table. Roasting veggies brings out their natural sweetness and makes it a cinch to serve them to kids who cry out, “I don’t like vegetables!” This recipe combines root vegetables so plentiful this time of the…
This Thai peanut stir fry has a great mix of vegetables to add lots of flavor and nutrition to your dinner meal. Team this vegan stir fry with freshly cooked brown rice, flavored with cumin, scallions, and raisins. The meal will tempt even the most meat-loving family member. This Thai recipe has a nice level…
This date oat bars recipe is rich and hearty with a deliciously sweet taste. These date squares are adapted from one of my mother’s recipes, and baking them always makes me feel nostalgic. The oatmeal bars are sweetened with pure maple sugar and brown sugar. The buttery oat crust is topped with the rich date…
This mushroom marinara sauce recipe combines mushrooms with garlic, onions, fresh herbs, roasted tomatoes, and red wine. It’s a rich and hearty sauce that pairs well with all types of pasta. If you normally use bottled pasta sauces, you are in for a treat. They just can’t compare to the taste of a homemade pasta…
Roasting tomatoes for sauce is an easy way to bring out their natural sweetness and deepen their flavor. You can roast both store-bought and garden-grown tomatoes in the oven to produce a flavorful base for pasta sauces. In this guide, you’ll learn which tomato varieties work best, how to prepare them, and simple oven-roasting methods…
These leftover rice patties are crunchy and savory with a fresh flavor that comes from a variety of garden herbs. The patties make a smart use of any extra rice you might have in your fridge. Leftover rice is very versatile and can be used for fried rice, stuffed peppers, Mediterranean salads, vegetarian recipes, and…
After a long winter where not much is growing in the garden, it’s nice to have an early crop that likes the cold. Growing sugar snap peas gives the gardener a much anticipated outdoor task to do at this time of the year. Peas like cool temperatures and have a tendency to fade out when…
It’s time to learn how to cook garlic with this easy roasted garlic recipe. The roasting process bring out the garlic’s natural sugars, producing cloves which have a deep, mellow and slightly sweet flavor. While some recipes can benefit from the sharp bite of fresh garlic, roasted garlic has a more nuanced flavor that enhances any…
These vegetarian twice baked potatoes are a favorite in my house. We love the texture and taste that comes from potatoes cooked with this technique. Twice baked potatoes are a cross between a normal baked potato and a creamy potato casserole. The potato is baked and then, when it has cooked, you scoop out the…
This recipe for vegetarian stuffed portobello mushrooms has been adjusted for a meatless diet without sacrificing any of the delicious taste of a meaty dish. I love portobello mushrooms in just about any dish that calls for mushrooms. They are hearty, filling, and just delicious. The next time you want something different for dinner, instead…
Summer just got a little more special with our recipe for stuffed zucchini flowers. The savory blend of creamy goat cheese, fresh herbs, and spinach goes beautifully with the crispy Panko breadcrumb coating. This elegant appetizer showcases the edible flowers of summer squash and is sure to impress your guests. It also gives us a…
This vegetable manicotti recipe is loaded with the wonderful taste of fresh vegetables to delight vegetarians, but the richness that comes from the sauce and cheese that will delight even meat eaters. My whole family is very fond of Italian meals. We are also trying to eat a bit less meat, so Italian vegetable recipes…
This easy cheese quiche combines cream, eggs and onions for a simple breakfast that is also hearty enough for brunch. I get tired of the same old traditional egg breakfast. A quiche makes a nice change of pace. Today we’ll be making a basic quiche. It is how all quiches start, but you can add…
This tasty Mediterranean Greek Salad combines juicy tomatoes, green peppers and fresh cucumbers in a tangy dressing. It is a great addition to my collection of Mediterranean recipes. The flavors are delightful and combine creamy goat cheese and tangy kalamata olives for a nice change to a normal tossed salad. It makes a great side…
I really love stuffed portobello mushrooms. They are so creamy, warm and delicious. I am always looking for new ideas on how to prepare them. We often have meatless Mondays at our house and this is a recipe that I make often. These stuffed Portobello mushrooms with Laughing Cow cheese make an impressive appetizer or…
Does your vegetable garden have more unripe tomatoes than you can use in salads? Are you wondering what to do with unripe tomatoes? Try using some of the green ones for this fried green tomatoes recipe. This delicious side dish makes a nice change from raw tomatoes and is very, very tasty. There is nothing…
My version of a healthy granola is packed with flavor, uses whole grains and nuts and is naturally sweetened to make it better for you. Normal store bought granola is delicious and a great breakfast recipe, but is often filled with fat and high in calories. Top this healthier granola with your favorite soy or…
This curried carrot soup makes a wonderful and luxurious starter to a healthy meal. The recipe uses tofu, onions and vegetable broth and is very easy to make. I’ve recently adopted a vegan diet along with my daughter Jess. The original recipe for carrot soup had lots of butter and cream, so we had to…
If you are looking for a tasty breakfast recipe that is full of flavor but low in calories, this egg white quiche is a winner. The crustless quiche is colorful, hearty and brimming over with taste. It’s a great healthy twist on the traditional breakfast option. I’m a quiche lady. I love the combination of…
These Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies have a crunchy outer layer of dark chocolate (cocoa) with a filling of smooth peanut butter. It’s Meatless Monday, and we are having Thai peanut stir fry with brown rice tonight. My husband is always in the mood for something sweet after dinner. These vegan cookies are the perfect…
This Vegan lasagne is full of flavor and heart-healthy vegetables without all of the fat and cholesterol that a normal lasagna contains. At only 300 calories per serving, it is also easy on the waistline. Deciding to adopt a vegan style of eating comes with its challenges. Many of the traditional “comfort food” dishes contain…
These cinnamon baked apple slices have a thick brown sugar glaze but is not too sweet, since I used tart Granny Smith apples. Ever since I was a little girl, apples and pork were flavors that I really loved. I often make homemade applesauce to go with a pork dish but for tonight’s dinner, I…