Tag: vegetarian

Not Your Average Oven-Fried Zucchini Chips

Not Your Average Oven-Fried Zucchini Chips

It is always a sign I have a recipe superstar when: I forget to take a picture before eating half of the food. David eats another handful ((a long-time hater of squash-like foods)) muttering mmm’s all the way out the door. I have to ‘hide’ 

NM-Style Taco Soup with Posole & Mayocoba Beans

NM-Style Taco Soup with Posole & Mayocoba Beans

Taco soup is like a chameleon — it blends into any season & can reflect multiple regions (based on seasonings). It’s perfect in winter, comforting and warm – and just a fitting for summer, spicy & satisfying. This taco soup recipe is inspired by my 

Glazed Fresh Strawberry Pie? Yes, please!!

Glazed Fresh Strawberry Pie? Yes, please!!

Mom has been making this strawberry pie recipe for as long as I can remember.  As I stirred the glaze with her yesterday, I had flashbacks of all the times past I have done very same thing, with the very same pot & in the very 

Lime Cilantro & Jalapeño Salad ((serve with curry…if you please))

Lime Cilantro & Jalapeño Salad ((serve with curry…if you please))

I recently invented the wheel. It was hard but somebody had to do it…Life will be so much brighter & simpler for all of humanity. Okay, as you know, I did no such thing – but even three days later, I am still beaming about 

Tartar Sauce made lite!! ((and a fishing story))

Tartar Sauce made lite!! ((and a fishing story))

Seems like Memorial Day and fish fry’s are our tradition. Striper is what we have most of  –  but I am hearing whispers of Crappie being part of this year’s fry day! Yum, Crappie is my all time favorite — more because of a memory, but 

Technicolored Oven Roasted Veggies with Fresh Herbs and Lemon Zest

Technicolored Oven Roasted Veggies with Fresh Herbs and Lemon Zest

It’s the time of year when I start thinking about shedding my ‘winter coat’ in anticipation of our summer week at the lake. I have had several convos with ladies in my same situation ((you know who you are)) & we all agree: the coat 

Grilled Broccoli for Mother’s Day!

Grilled Broccoli for Mother’s Day!

We had such a tasty Mother’s Day meal – all prepped, planned & executed by hubby.

Avocado Chili Lime, Buttermilk Ranch

Avocado Chili Lime, Buttermilk Ranch

I love ranch dressing…it is by far my favorite food group. Fruit & Veggies, Grains, Dairy, Proteins, Sugars and Ranch! It is one of those foods I would ‘swim’ in if I could.

Guacamole at it’s BEST

Guacamole at it’s BEST

My favorite type of guacamole is the kind that keeps the avocado ‘STAR’

Italian-style Green Beans

Italian-style Green Beans

I love fresh green beans – only if they are way over cooked according to the FOOD Network experts… Sure, the bright green color is beautiful. But the waxy, squeaky texture awakens my gag-reflex…and of course, I try my very best to avoid that.

The LAST Banana Pudding You’ll EVER make!

The LAST Banana Pudding You’ll EVER make!

Mom and I have been making this recipe for almost 3 decades.

Eat your carrots… cake NomNoms!!

Eat your carrots… cake NomNoms!!

Easter is around the corner and carrot cake seems like an obvious dessert to be making…but what about carrot cake for a HEALTHY breakfast??