Vegetarian dishes — some may contain dairy so adjust if necessary
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone Soup. Soup can be comforting yet also disguise itself as a healthy meal. My Minestrone Soup is pretty simple to make and will give […]
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Southwest Salsa
Southwest Salsa. This super easy smoky salsa featuring roasted corn is great on tacos, grilled meats, salads, and for chip-dipping. It tastes very fresh and […]
Mushroom Pappardelle
Mushroom Pappardelle. Mushrooms are very meaty and provide that “umami” flavor that everyone seems to be seeking these days. As everyone knows by now, my […]
Build Your Own Ultimate Nachos Bar
Build Your Own Ultimate Nachos Bar. For your next party, wow your guests with something more unique than a regular finger food spread. You can […]
Roasted Vegetable Naan Flatbread with Red Pepper Hummus
Roasted Vegetable Naan Flatbread with Red Pepper Hummus. Sometimes I experiment with items on hand and I come up with a colorful and tasty dish. […]
Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice — also known as Spanish Rice — is a quick weeknight side dish to grilled meats or the usual Tex Mex fare. Rice […]
Fresh Strawberry Mint Martini
Fresh Strawberry Mint Martini. It’s strawberry season in my area. There’s nothing better than biting into a crisp sweet fresh strawberry. Of course, you can […]
Easy Lunchbox Recipes
Easy Lunchbox Recipes. Who doesn’t like to go out to lunch with colleagues? I used to go out to lunch all the time. But now, […]
Just Egg Vegan Breakfast Tacos
Just Egg Vegan Breakfast Tacos. Several of my friends are following vegan diets or are limiting animal products in their diets. I was interested to […]
Luscious Lentil Loaf
Luscious Lentil Loaf. Lentils are a favorite staple in my kitchen. Even my dog loves them. My Lentil Marinara Sauce for pasta is a regular […]
Caprese Tomato Mozzarella Basil Pesto Sandwich
Caprese Tomato Mozzarella Basil Pesto Sandwich. Earlier in my career, I used to ride the Amtrak Acela train from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA. I […]
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Lemon Ricotta Pasta. Summery dishes in Winter always make me smile. I love the Summer months with the warm weather and lots of flowering plants. […]
Easy Hummus Bowls
Easy Hummus Bowls. Most of us are looking for easy weeknight meals. My Easy Hummus Bowls can also double for work or school lunches. Also […]
Roasted Sweet Potato Butternut Pumpkin Soup
Roasted Sweet Potato Butternut Pumpkin Soup. Autumn is upon us as the beautifully colored leaves on the trees are now at their peak in my […]
Blue Cosmopolitan Cocktail
Blue Cosmopolitan Cocktail. Everyone probably remembers the “Sex and the City” TV series where the traditional pink Cosmopolitan cocktail gained popularity. The four female friends […]