The following was originally posted on October 26, 2011. If you've never enjoyed spaghetti squash, now is the perfect time of year to try it. As the name implies, the cooked flesh looks like spaghetti (or angel hair pasta), and is often used as a substitute for pasta. It has a mild flavor and a pleasant crunchiness that is very satisfying. And it is loaded with potassium, vitamin C, a few B vitamins, and a whole lot of other nutrients that make it oh-so-good for you. As my husband said tonight, it's hard to believe this food is actually a vegetable! Spaghetti squash can be prepared many different ways. It can be microwaved, boiled, roasted, sauteed, even put in a [...Read More]
Eggplant Tomato Bake
June 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I love experimenting with fresh, seasonal vegetables... how about you? Eggplant was on sale last week, and hubby asked me to get one. And me being me, I have a hard time cooking vegetables the same way twice. So I went scrambling for a new idea, and found the inspiration for this recipe. And let me tell you- it came out sooooo sooo good! If you don't think you like eggplant, try this. If vegetables could melt in your mouth, these would do it! As a side note, I left the eggplant peel on for this. It added some shape and stability, so the eggplant didn't just turn to mush. But also, do you realize just how many nutrients are in the skin? It's purple, and most of us don't get a lot [...Read More]
Garden Vegetables & Salmon
May 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here's a fresh and delicious way get your recommended serving of fish, along with a healthy serving of fresh vegetables! Subtle yet mouth-watering flavor, all with just the barest hint of seasoning. Fresh ingredients are the best! {2-3 Tbsp} olive oil {2 medium} white onions, chopped {1 cup} shredded carrots {1 small} green pepper, thinly sliced {1 cup} sweet yellow corn {1/2 tsp} celery seed {dash} salt, black pepper ------------ {2 Tbsp} butter {4 medium} salmon fillets {2 cloves} garlic, minced {2 tsp} lime juice {dash} Southwest-style seasoning* *I use a blend of cumin, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, & black pepper. 1. Saute onions & carrots in olive oil until beginning [...Read More]
Spinach-Tomato Pasta
March 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
It's been a while since I've cooked anything interesting... having practically no energy kind of does that to you. But I felt a little better this week, and had some fresh veggies to use up, so I got creative. And I thought it was good enough to share! {2-3 Tbsp} olive oil {2 small} white onions, chopped {2 cups} fresh spinach leaves [packed down a little] {1 cup} cherry tomatoes, halved [about 25] {3 cloves} fresh garlic, minced {3 cups} cooked whole-grain pasta {1 cup} shredded mozzarella Saute onions in olive oil until soft [Note: to avoid crisping or browning, cook no higher than Med-Low heat, for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally]. Add spinach, tomatoes, and garlic to the [...Read More]
Creamy Coleslaw
February 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I'm not really a coleslaw person. Most of the time I just take a few bites to be polite... but this one? I could eat a whole bowl of it in one sitting! This is "not your grandma's" coleslaw. Actually, it's my mom-in-law's recipe, and it whips up quickly and tastes amazing! {1 1/4 cup} light mayonnaise {3/4 cup} sweet relish {2 Tbsp} cider vinegar {1 Tbsp} celery seed {1 tsp} onion powder {dash} ground black pepper {1 lb} shredded cabbage & carrots Combine everything but the cabbage in a 2-cup measuring cup. Mix well. Pour cabbage into a large bowl, add in mayonnaise mixture, and stir until well blended. Chill for a few hours before serving. Makes 6 half-cup servings. Nutrition [...Read More]
Spaghetti Squash
October 26, 2011 By 2 Comments
If you've never enjoyed spaghetti squash, now is the perfect time of year to try it. As the name implies, the cooked flesh looks like spaghetti (or angel hair pasta), and is often used as a substitute for pasta. It has a mild flavor and a pleasant crunchiness that is very satisfying. And it is loaded with potassium, vitamin C, a few B vitamins, and whole bunch of other nutrients that make it oh-so-good for your body. As my husband said tonight, it's hard to believe this food is actually a vegetable! Spaghetti squash can be prepared many different ways - almost as many ways as there are to cook food. It can microwaved, boiled, roasted, even put in a crockpot. It can be cooked whole or [...Read More]
Zucchini Alfredo with Bacon
October 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
I used to always make my own alfredo sauce from scratch, but it's just so much work! And really, there's some pretty amazing varieties on the grocery store shelves. My favorite brands are Classico and Bertolli, especially the ones that contain Roasted Garlic or Aged Parmesan Cheese. Shop with coupons or sales and you can get a few jars of those at a really decent price! So anyway, here's a recipe that combines convenience and freshness, cutting down on the amount of work but keeping all of the flavor. [...Read More]
Roasted Garden Vegetables
August 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here's an easy and delicious way to enjoy some of those summer garden vegetables. I used tomato, zucchini, and summer squash, but I'm sure this would be just as tasty with almost any other vegetable combination. [...Read More]
Tomato-Cucumber Salad
August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here's an easy summer salad that you can throw together in minutes... add a slice of crusty whole grain bread and it becomes a cool and refreshing summertime lunch. [...Read More]
