I can’t think of a more delicious way to enjoy spring veggies than on a PIZZA!! Primavera, in Italian simply means ‘spring’. Look at all the beautiful asparagus and juicy cherry tomatoes popping up everywhere. And those herbs… Oh My Goodness the herbs! Oregano lasted all winter in my greenhouse, […]
Spaghetti Squash Ratatouille in a Shell Cooking for one, cooking for a crowd, or simply looking for diverse ways to serve a dinner for two, when one wants meat, and the other doesn’t? Spaghetti Squash lends itself to just such requirements. If you have ever prepared, twice-cooked potatoes, then you […]
Dinner for one. Whether is it a lifestyle, or the occasional occurrence, we still want something healthy, fast and easy to prepare, and Home Cooked! Ramen shops have popped up all over America and are a perfect way to grab a fast, completely balanced meal. In Japan, there are at […]
Sometimes we just want to eat clean, light, and healthy. This is often true after we have over indulged in great food, drink, and celebration. A hot bowl of this Ginger Carrot Red Lentil Soup is the perfect solution for times such as this, particularly during cold and flu season. […]
Ever peel off a huge leaf of cabbage and imagine using it as a bowl? It’s almost whimsical looking. This quick and refreshing salad was created simply to turn these lovely cabbage leaves into a bowl! Enjoy as a side dish, or toss a little cooked shrimp or meat into […]
DAUPHINOIS POTATOES are a classic French style of serving potatoes, but what I think you will love most, is that they are easy to assemble ahead of time, and can be baked along with other things in the oven rather than having to tend to the mashing and serving of […]
What could be better for an Autumn picnic than a scallop salad with summer’s harvest of butternut squash, and corn! Throw in a bottle or two of wine, your favorite cheeses, a crusty baguette, and of course autumns apples and grapes, and you have yourself the makings of a […]
You don’t have to be Vegan to enjoy a delicious meatless dish! These Vegan Meatballs are full of healthy, delicious ingredients, and you can adjust the spices you personally like to add, though I am finding the addition of smoked salt, or peppers, give these meatless-meatballs a kind of bacon […]
A quick meal that packs a huge punch in flavor, health properties, and visual eye candy! Eggplant Towers are fabulous year-round. The Portobello mushrooms, as well as the eggplant takes on a very meaty texture, making it both filling and delicious. There are several steps in the preparation but […]
Potatoes. I can think of so many delicious ways to prepare a potato, but when I am looking for an “all-inclusive,” easy dish to prepare in advance, Twice Cooked Potatoes are it! Why? Because you can cook them days in advance, gut them, and then stuff them with an entire […]