Category Archives: Vegetables
Wild Mushroom, Sage and Fontina Cheese Quesadillas
I’m reposting this recipe from last year when I told you about how my husband likes to accuse me of having a secret Mexican heritage. Besides the fact that I go absolutely batty over flavors like cilantro, avocado, jalapenos (or … Continue reading →
Roasted Asparagus and Arugula Salad with Candied Pecans and Bleu Cheese Crumbles
Give me a handful of asparagus and I will give you two million different ways to eat it. Or more. You all know how I feel about the sleek veggie (see: Feta, Walnut, Sundried Tomato Asparagus) — I could simply eat it … Continue reading →
Balsamic Asparagus with Feta Cheese, Sundried Tomatoes, and Toasted Walnuts
I am seriously in love with asparagus. In love. So much, in fact, that I almost have a little Asparagus Envy. It is truly everything I strive to be in life — tall, thin, sleek, versatile, luxurious yet balanced, full of life and … Continue reading →
Shoestring Zucchini Fries with Sriracha Mayo
Oh be still my condiment, dipping-sauce loving heart. I am totally fanatical about, not only hot and crispy zucchini fries, but the tangy Sriracha mayonnaise that goes perfectly along with them. I simply love any type of flavorful sauce or condiment and in this case … Continue reading →
Summer Corn and Chick Pea Salad
With a whole slew of summer soirees to attend to in the months to come, I am always looking for new sides to cook up without breaking a sweat. Literally. I jump at the opportunity to avoid turning my … Continue reading →
Mediterranean Stuffed Portobellos
We’re wrapping this week up with hearty yet healthy! Here’s a snapshot of this months Really Healthy recipe –Mediterranean Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms. Head on over to The Magazine of Yoga for complete details and recipe!
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Brussel Sprout Salad
Brussel sprouts are such a touchy subject. They are the vegetable everyone loves to hate. I too was once a brusselbasher but I vividly remember the moment my feelings changed. There is a well-known restaurant in Cincinnati, called Boca (if you are ever in … Continue reading →
Artichokes 101
Artichokes look way more intimidating than they actually are. If you’ve never bought a fresh artichoke and cooked it yourself I highly encourage you to do so. It’s a much different experience than eating the (better known) marinated-in-a-jar kind and … Continue reading →
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Marlys’ (Pumpkin) Carrot Soup
If you’re looking for a good and good-for-you soup to warm you up this holiday season, look no further! Courtesy of my mother in-law, (shout-out to Marlys), I’m sharing the recipe with you here.
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Roasted Carrots & Parsnips w/ Toasted Pine Nuts and Goat Cheese
Roasting a carrot is what differentiates a good carrot from a great carrot. Wait a minute, who am I kidding? What I’m really trying to say is roasting a carrot is what distinguishes ill-mannered acts of neglect and crunchy aversions from an overwhelming amount of carrot lovin’ affection. There’s … Continue reading →
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