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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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