Tag: vegetarian

French Onion Dip ((the real deal folks))

French Onion Dip ((the real deal folks))

I am a dip glutton. Wow — that sounds horrid. What I mean is, I love, love, love dip!! But it has to be really good. And when it is REALLY good, I have a hard time walking away. Being a self proclaimed “dip glutton” 

Irish Potatoes ((with their jackets on)) and Fresh Green Beans

Irish Potatoes ((with their jackets on)) and Fresh Green Beans

How about a little recipe on this Irish Holiday? Several things announce the entrance of Spring: the longer days, warmer breezes, whispers of green that sneakily begin appearing amongst the grays of winter. Saint Patrick’s Day seems to declare to Winter “You shall not pass!” 

Homemade Oven-Roasted Restaurant Style Salsa ((This is as GOOD as it gets!))

Homemade Oven-Roasted Restaurant Style Salsa ((This is as GOOD as it gets!))

This could totally be one of “those” recipes. You know, one of the recipes that is kept secret — locked up and never shared in it’s entirety?? Good for you – I am bad at keeping a good thing secret! In addition to being the most 

Extraordinary Green on Green Salad

Extraordinary Green on Green Salad

Okay, I hear you: “Green salad…EXTRAORDINARY??? Really??” Yes! I mean it — it is really extraordinary!

Big Country Breakfast Bread Pudding — Food for a Year’s most popular recipe!

Big Country Breakfast Bread Pudding — Food for a Year’s most popular recipe!

Well — here you have it! Big Country Breakfast Bread Pudding has been Food for a Year’s most popular recipe… BY A LANDSLIDE!! I am amazed at how many people have viewed & commented publicly and privately on this recipe.

Rainbow Chard & Sweet Cherry Pepper Croquettes ((Your tastebuds won’t believe this is super healthy))

Rainbow Chard & Sweet Cherry Pepper Croquettes ((Your tastebuds won’t believe this is super healthy))

Before I even start to tell you about this recipe, I want to thank you for at least clicking on this post. I mean really – rainbow chard is not an ingredient that makes your mouth water at the sound of its name! (haha) And, 

Tip of the Week!! ((Faux-made Pickles))

Tip of the Week!! ((Faux-made Pickles))

Pickles!! Pickles!! Pickles!! Three cheers for pickles! If you have been following me on Instagram or Facebook you may have seen some of my pictures, hinting at this TotW. I am in love with this tip for a few reasons:

Brown Sugar & Soy Glazed Green Beans with Pecans

Brown Sugar & Soy Glazed Green Beans with Pecans

When it comes to making meals, I seem to have an unlimited stock of ideas. But sides? That is an entirely different story. I work so hard on the main-dish, I often find I have over-looked the items that turn a main dish into a meal 

Ranch & 3-Cheese Creamy Rice –“Faux-sotto”

Ranch & 3-Cheese Creamy Rice –“Faux-sotto”

This simple side-dish is a perfect addition to any meal. Rich, velvety & flavorful, it really tastes like it should be much harder to make than it is. It tastes so much like a creamy slow-cooked risotto — I can’t help but call it “Faux-sotto”. No 

Amazing Salsa Queso ((lentil)) Burritos, prepare to be shocked!

Amazing Salsa Queso ((lentil)) Burritos, prepare to be shocked!

I love lentils – they can take on any flavor profile perfectly. They can be served cold or warm. They are simple to prepare, inexpensive, heart healthy, vitamin rich & filling. The key to working with lentils is to  pay attention to the texture changes 

Oven-Fried Curried Masa Coated Zucchini Chips

Oven-Fried Curried Masa Coated Zucchini Chips

Just when you thought you’d tasted all the land of zucchini has to offer, curry moves into the neighborhood & things will never be the same!

Cucumber-Yogurt Dipping Sauce ((made light))

Cucumber-Yogurt Dipping Sauce ((made light))

About 6 weeks ago, I was given a mission…’create a healthier/lightened-up version of Cucumber Yogurt salad dressing’. I finally got a minute to work it out & as a major (purposeful) bonus I pared it with my Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs. ((it was beyond yum)).