Blistered Beans with Vinegary Shallots : Veggie Inspiration
There are many ways to prepare string beans, from the steaming basket to the classic casserole. When it comes to preserving freshness and color, blistering string beans is, to me, the best method....
View ArticleYes, I eat like this every day (mostly)- YOU Can too!
I live a crazy busy life too, so I know it's still possible to eat well and beautifully. We all get caught up in the rush and chaos of daily living. There is lots to do in a day- work, going to the...
View ArticleCaramelized Cauliflower Celery Salad: Veggie Inspiration
Many years ago I read an article in the NY Times Food Section about a chef and his sweetheart. It turned out that the woman of his dreams did not like cauliflower, so he set off to come up with...
View ArticleSlow Roasted Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil: Veggie Inspiration
If you're in the Northeast, like I am, you've been experiencing some pretty wicked cold temperatures lately. This time of year is perfect for roasting. The oven ticks and hums, creating luscious warm...
View ArticlePurple Kale Chips: Veggie Inspiration
For this week's veggie inspiration I've decided to feature a snack rather than a side dish. Have you heard? Kale is awesome! Silly me, of course you've heard, because kale is E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E! And...
View ArticleCrunchy Quinoa Granola
Looking for a better breakfast? This Crunchy Quinoa Granola is loaded with protein and fiber and moderate on the sugar. When I was a kid it was only hippies that ate granola. It was that groovy food...
View ArticleEdamame Aspragus Spring Salad: Veggie Inspiration
This salad is so chocked full of texture from edamame, asparagus, sweet crunchy snap peas. It's then brightened with fresh flavor from mint, parsley and a lemony dressing, it will blow your mind. It's...
View ArticleRoasted Pear and Sprout Salad : Veggie Inspiration
Roasting batches of vegetables is part of my weekly meal planning strategy, but what if you haven’t gotten around to that yet? Here is a solution to making a multi roasted vegetable salad, for one or a...
View ArticleSpring Barley Salad with Herbed Yogurt
Eating well can be this easy. It took one pan to make this barley salad with herbed yogurt. While I am cooking other things I will make a batch of whole grains to eat during the upcoming days. This...
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