Vegetarian

Creamy Cannellini Dip

December 6, 2016

Kick those mayonnaise-based dips to the curb this holiday season and serve my delicious Creamy Cannellini Dip for your get-togethers and parties.

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

November 21, 2016

These spiced pumpkin pancakes are full of seasonal flavor and packed with while grains to keep you going all morning long. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup and uncured bacon.

Gnocchi Salad

October 13, 2016

Gnocchi doesn’t have to be eaten warm to be enjoyed! This chilled version is a nice change from the ordinary. It makes a wonderful lunch or does well as an appetizer or as part of an antipasto plate.

Italian Style Lima Beans

October 5, 2016

Serve these delicious Italian Style Lima Beans with any meat or fish dish. You may refrigerate them for several days and eat later if you wish.

Italian Vegetable Stew

October 4, 2016

This is a nice stew to make if you have leftover vegetables. Italian Vegetable Stew is perfect for an autumn lunch or a light dinner. Serve with delicious crusty bread.

Quick Pasta Primavera

October 3, 2016

Even though it’s fall I like to make this Quick Pasta Primavera and keep it in the refrigerator for several days to use for lunches or a main course. The beauty of it is that it can be served cold or at room temperature.

Roasted Parsnip & Pear Soup

September 29, 2016

Roasted Parsnip & Pear Soup is an ideal seasonal fall starter or lunch. Sweat and savory ingredients combine deliciously as sugary pears meet earthy parsnips. Personally, I’m thrilled that soup season is here again!

Italian Eggplant With Garlic

September 27, 2016

Deep purple or creamy white, eggplant has a hearty, meaty texture and a neutral taste that readily absorbs the flavors of whatever ingredients are cooking along with it. Eggplant marries particularly well with strong flavors, such as garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Be sure to purchase plump, shiny, unblemished eggplants that feel heavy for their size; light ones may be spongy.

Sambal Sauce Green Beans

September 23, 2016

Sambal is a fiery chili paste typically made from a mixture of a variety of chili peppers with additional flavorful ingredients. You can find sambal paste in the Asian section of your grocer. Add a kick to your vegetables and make my Sambal Sauce Green Beans this weekend.

Toasted Pecan Grain Salad

September 14, 2016

This healthy salad is dense, delicious, and full of fiber, plus it travels to work quite well.

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