You may never buy ricotta again after you make this recipe. This was so easy, I don’t know why I’ve waited so long to make fresh ricotta at home. Of course I looked at several recipes and knew there was a basic formula. I went with my go to favorite Ina Garten and Presto! The…
Category: Vegetarian
Kale and Mushroom Scramble
This is nothing new or earth shattering. A quick sauté of veggies on hand, add eggs and you have a quick healthy dish. I found myself running around wrapping up the week on a Friday and realized I hadn’t really eaten that day… not a fasting thing, which is planned but a oh my gosh…
Smashed Red Potatoes
We all like comfort food in the winter months. Once you make these smashed red potatoes, you’ll be making them once a week. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They are easy and very versatile, and great leftover. Well, you may not have leftovers they are that good. Experiment with different seasonings…
Red Lentil Pasta
I have been experimenting this fall and winter with alternative protein pastas. I love chickpea pasta. Banza is my go to brand. It’s in a bright orange box if you are looking to try it. The penne and elbow shapes work best with sauces and pestos. I wanted to try red lentil pasta next. Fortunately…
Roasted Corn and Green Chili Chowder
I recently saw a recipe for a corn and green chili soup. It was intended to be vegan and finished with a cashew cream. The more recipes I looked at I got several ideas to make this soup appealing to many. First I wanted to use Roasted Corn. Here’s the main recipe and a few…
Toasts
A toast to toasts for the New Year! These easy to dream up nutritional bombs can be eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner or a mid day snack. Don’t just think of them for breakfast. Here are a few ideas. Some you probably already make, some maybe new to you. Some inspiring to you. Get creative…
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