Vegetarian

Asian-Inspired Cucumbers and Peppers with Peanuts – Garden fresh cucumbers and red bell peppers  marinated in an Asian inspired vinaigrette, chilled, and then topped with crushed peanuts. Summer is…

Al Pastor Rice – Rice made from the cooking liquid from slow cooking pollo tacos al pastor.When I do any type of braising, I loathe to toss out that…

Pineapple Coleslaw – Creamy and tangy coleslaw with pineapple, great as a side or perfect on top of spicy pork or chicken.  Coleslaw is one of those things I…

Creamy Pasilla Potatoes – Onions, pasilla peppers and potatoes sautéed in olive oil and tossed with creamy vegan, gluten free, and dairy free Alfredo then roasted to perfection. Recently,…

Balsamic Cherries and Ricotta ~ Tart cherries served over creamy ricotta with drizzled balsamic reduction and mint. I have done some traveling lately. Just a bit. Ok, I have…

Rustic Italian Potato Salad ~ The classic yet utterly simple dish will have you wondering why you haven’t been making it for years.My friend recently turned 40 years old.…

Recipe for Me Time – How I take a bit of time each day for myself along with enjoying this peach iced tea with added white peaches. Woo-hoo, It’s…

Basic Pizza Dough ~ Easy to make, basic ingredients and will satisfy all your pizza needs, just like grandma used to make.This is the pizza dough I have been…

Barley Spinach and Mushrooms – Seasoned cooked barley stirred into sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and white beans, finished with parmesan cheese with a hint of balsamic.Winter, you fickle, fickle…

Warm Corn Salad – Skillet seared corn tossed with sundried tomatoes, caramelized onions, fresh parsley and made silky with a small amount of cream.I love playing with my food. Not…