Herb Crusted Halibut with Summer Vegetable “Cheaters” Risotto
Halibut With Summer Vegetable Risotto Light fish, summer herbs and vegetables, and what I consider a “cheaters” risotto because you don’t have to stand over the stove stirring it. Perfect for summer...
View ArticleSummer Vegetable Quiche
Potato Crusted Summer Vegetable Quiche This quiche is an adaptation of a recipe from a great veggie cooking blog, A Veggie Venture. 2 medium yukon gold or red potatoes thinly sliced on a mandoline...
View ArticlePeanut Noodles with Veggies
Peanut Noodles Without the prawns, this is a vegan recipe. This is a great recipe for kids if you go light on the chilie. The peanut sauce freezes well. I often make a large batch of the sauce and...
View ArticleEggplant Rollatini
I have written about Coach Farms goat ricotta in other posts, it’s great in lasagna and for making gnocchi. I love it in this recipe as well. It’s more flavorful, creamier and less chalky than other...
View ArticleSesame Crusted Halibut with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes and Soy Ginger Glaze
This is an easy and healthy meal suitable for entertaining. For a weeknight meal, and to lower the calorie count, you can omit the potatoes. However, they make a stand-out dish and take this meal to...
View ArticleReally Good, Really Easy Tofu Stir Fry
Lots of people *think* they don’t like tofu. There is no question that tofu that is not prepared well can be bland, mushy, and generally not that great. Tofu that is well-prepared is delicious. It...
View ArticleThai Fried Rice
Disclaimer: There is nothing authentic about this recipe. I’m from Iowa. Although I love Thai food, and one day aspire to make an authentic Pad Thai or Pad See Ew at home, I’m still learning the...
View ArticleChicken and Mushroom Clay Pot
A few months ago I was in Dallas and I ate at a hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant that was amazing. They specialized in clay pots, or one pot meals cooked in a clay pot with a lid. I had an...
View ArticleA Mid-Winter Taste of Spring
About this time of year, when I have had my fill of roasted squash, green beans, mushrooms and all of the flavors of fall and winter, I get a craving for the brighter flavors of spring. This dish...
View ArticleCustomizable Recipe For Your New Year’s Resolution
It’s that time of year again. Maybe you overindulged a bit over the holidays, even if you didn’t , you still might be looking to lighten up your menus and reduce your calorie / carb / gluten / meat...
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