I’m Stuffed! Ciabatta Salad Sandwich
If asked for my preference as to how I like my pizza, it would be topped with a salad! Crisp, mixed greens mounted on a hot slice of pizza. I don’t often if ever eat it out this way, but…
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…
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…
Vegetarian Antipasto
According to the Epicurious food dictionary, antipasto literally means the Italian term “before the pasta” and can include an assortment of antipasti such as cheese, smoked meats, olives, fish and marinated veggies. I did serve this platter before a pasta…
Brussels Sprout Slaw and Savory Onion Drop Biscuits
Just as I enjoy pumpkin and the fall colors in everything I make from October through November, I now turn my dishes into more holiday fare of cranberries, winter squashes, pecans, and the rich reds and rich desserts that just…
Roasted Fennel Soup with dried cranberries and chopped hazelnuts
This soup is for my cousin Diane who remembers our families sitting around after holiday meals with a platter of fennel and assorted whole nuts. It’s a memory we share, but when presented to guests outside of our family, anise…
Gina’s Surprise Visit and Dinner
Now into the second week of my cleanse and halfway through the 21 days! I can honestly report that my meals have been satisfying and filling. I still have a long list of dishes I would like to prepare. And…
