On this food and cooking journey, I recently enrolled in a plant-based cooking class in conjunction with Forks Over Knives and the Rouxbe Cooking School. It was a great opportunity to learn new techniques and get better at some basics in the kitchen, like knife …
When I think of bruschetta I think of warm summer days…dining outdoors…with a glass of wine…and this yummy appetizer. Traditional Italian bruschetta is garlic that’s rubbed on bread with some variation in toppings. Usually it consists of tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze. I wanted to …
My husband likes to say “Where did quinoa come from all of a sudden?” That’s kind of how I feel about overnight oats. All of a sudden I’m seeing overnight oats – everywhere. My exposure until now has been the really thick, goopy oatmeal I …
What do you do when you have a head of cauliflower staring at you when you open your refrigerator? Sure you can go for the typical mashed cauliflower or cauliflower soup. But how about a sweet and sticky bit of goodness with a little kick! …
Date night with my husband this past weekend had me thinking about what I would post for this week’s blog. We visited a new restaurant where I spotted a dish on the menu that was filled with sweet potato gnocchi. There’s something about those soft, …
This may be your new addiction! Crunchy, toasted walnuts and breadcrumbs tossed with pasta, mushrooms and peas is a great, quick meal. And there are no added fats or dairy (unless you top with a bit of cheese), but you really don’t need to. The inspiration …
Chili has been on the menu a lot during this cold snap! There are a million chili recipes and I’m sure you all have your own favorites. For me it’s all about a thick, rich chili without a lot of fanfare. I have made chili …
Mushrooms are high on my list (especially when my husband is out of town since he dislikes). So last night being hubby-free, I put together a quick and easy flatbread that includes some of my favorite flavors. Gruyere cheese with its nutty texture adds depth …
This is a dish I’ve been making for a long time. In an effort to lose weight (through many efforts that is), I moved toward using more vegetables with pasta since pasta is so calorie heavy when it’s eaten on its own. Bring veggies into …