Fresh Tomato and Basil Spaghetti with Ricotta Salata
If I told you I make this at least once a week through the summer months, would you think I was kidding? I kid you not. This to me is summer on a plate. My memories of garden fresh tomato…
Eggplant, Mozzarello and Arugula Muffuletta with Sundried Tomato Dressing
Lazy summer weekends require just a little bit of advanced planning to fall into place perfectly. I may want to relax and enjoy my weekends, but I also want to have great tasting, good meals to enjoy at my leisure.…
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…
Leaning Tower of Eggplant
I’m a big fan of the caprese salad in every way it’s presented. From uniform overlapping slices or stacked like an Italian flag, to a jumble of tiny mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes or roughly rustic chopped. Summer is the…
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…
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…
Artichoke Bites
This weekend I attended my dear friend Martha’s birthday luncheon. Martha is not too vain to admit she was turing 64 and planned her birthday around the Beatles’ song, When I’m Sixty Four. With that theme in mind, Martha…
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…
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…