Zucchini Pancakes
When I was little zucchini was not my favorite veggie. In fact, it was never on my dinner plate, no way. It seemed like my mother would come up with so many different ways to sneak in prepare zucchini. She…
Grilled Polenta with Zucchini and Goat Cheese
The versatility of polenta is endless and why it ends up in so many of my dishes. Made creamy and soft, it’s a wonderful side to meat or fish, swirling in different herbs, cheeses or veggies to compliment the dish, or…
Grilled Eggplant, Fontina,Tomato and Arugula…Sandwich?
With the burger grilling season upon us I like to include some grilled veggie options for my veggie loving friends. I find it hard to call it a grilled “sandwich”. The eggplant slices do function as the “bread” but it’s…
Quinoa Tabbouleh
As the warmer weather approaches (that is, hotter weather for us Florida folks), refreshing salads begin replacing my cooler weather, hot comfort soups. Tabbouleh is traditionally made with bulgur but with my new love of quinoa, I simply switched it out. …
Farinata…Chickpea Flatbread
Welcome to my new-found favorite treat… Farinata (fa ri na ta) ! Most of my friends are familiar with polenta crostini, pouring the soft, creamy mixture into a baking sheet, chilling overnight and cutting into squares to grill or fry. Farinata or…
Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Olives
Roasting veggies is one of my favorite ways to enjoy my veggies and I will roast all types of veggies, even Kale! Roasting brings out a unique nutty and crispy taste and texture. I am totally pleased and satisfied to…
Veggie Fried Quinoa
As I am always trying to eat less animal protein, I have begun to really get into Quinoa. I will prepare a batch and use it within a few days to make a Quinoa Tabbouleh, or mixed into my morning…
Homemade Almond Butter
I always like to make everything from scratch unless I feel it is way too time consuming! I don’t know if it’s because it feeds into my perfectionism and need to know exactly what is in the food I eat or…
Baked Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Ricotta and Gorgonzola
Ever since I discovered the magic of spaghetti squash many years back it has been a favorite veggie for its versatility and neutral, mild taste. I love mostly to substitute it for pasta when I want to avoid carbs and…
Naughty and Nice Rum Balls
These little rum balls rock! They totally satisfy my naughty self with a good dose of rum and satisfy my nice self, or should I say, lessen my guilty naughty self, with healthy ingredients. I have made rum balls in…
