Chop Chop! Quinoa Tabbouleh! My dish of the week. Ladies Lunch, delivered some to a friend, dinner side, snacked on it all week, and just made more for a nibble during game night with friends! This is a dish that I have made several times. I follow this recipe exactly as it’s written and IContinue reading “Quinoa Tabbouleh”
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Mediterranean Spinach Chickpea Gnocchi Stew
This spinach chickpea stew turns a bag of frozen spinach and some chickpeas into a wholesome one-pot dinner to feed a crowd! There are variations of this spinach stew recipe with tomatoes throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East. I opted for a vegan option, which is just as hearty and satisfying, thanks to theContinue reading “Mediterranean Spinach Chickpea Gnocchi Stew”
Lentil Sloppy Joes – Oh so good!
PREP TIME 5 minutes COOK TIME 25 minutes TOTAL TIME 30 minutes Servings 4 Course Entree Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan Freezer FriendlyUp to 1 month. Does it keep? 4-5 Days Ingredients LENTILS 2 cups water (I used half water, half vegetable broth) 1 cup green or red lentils, well rinsed (red lentils for quicker/more tender result or green lentils for more bite/texture) SLOPPY JOES 2 Tbsp oliveContinue reading “Lentil Sloppy Joes – Oh so good!”
Vegetarian Mexican Rice and Beans
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. ½ large, sweet onion, diced small. ½ large red bell pepper, diced small. ¾ cup carrots, shredded. ¾ cup corn, frozen. ½ cup peas, frozen. ½ 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup cooked rice, brown. 1 teaspoon cumin. ½ teaspoon salt. ½ teaspoon black pepper,Continue reading “Vegetarian Mexican Rice and Beans”
Grilled Chicken with Pesto Pasta and Roasted Tomatoes
I recommend ALWAYS roasting some tomatoes and adding them to your pesto pasta dish. This was fabulous! I had some three week old tomatoes so I decided to use them. Homemade basil pasta with pine nuts, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a Parmesan Romano blend. Grilled seasoned chicken and toasted French baguette! Some extraContinue reading “Grilled Chicken with Pesto Pasta and Roasted Tomatoes”
SALSA VERDE TACO SOUP
Salsa verde taco soup made with fresh tomatillos, peppers, green chile, brown rice, and ground beef. This is a fabulous way to enjoy those abundant tomatillos from my summer garden. Prep Time: 15 minutes Yield: 2 Servings Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons olive oil 8 ounces groundContinue reading “SALSA VERDE TACO SOUP”
Herb-Crusted Flank Steak with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
This is a classic and flavorful dish accompanied with green beans. Ingredients: (2 servings) Steak 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary ½ teaspoon dried tarragon 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ ground black pepper 8 – 10 once flank steak 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Tomatoes 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halvedContinue reading “Herb-Crusted Flank Steak with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives”
Greek Lemon Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
A healthy recipe to enjoy flavors of Greece. Ingredients: (2 servings) 1 large, sweet potato 1 chicken breast boneless, skinless (8 – 10 oz.) 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoonContinue reading “Greek Lemon Chicken and Sweet Potatoes”
Tuscan Garlic Salmon Skillet With Greens And Tomato
INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR THE TUSCAN GARLIC SALMON SKILLET WITH GREENS AND TOMATO 1lb. (450g) salmon fillets 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or more, to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped 6 oz fresh spinach orContinue reading “Tuscan Garlic Salmon Skillet With Greens And Tomato”
Seafood Medley with Spicy Spanish Chorizo over Tarragon Mashed
Tonight’s special was a Seafood Medley with Spicy Spanish chorizo over a bed of tarragon mashed potato blend. So good! Even considering the price of wild caught scallops and Argentine Pink wild caught shrimp, this is such an affordable meal. It is absolutely one of our favorites as the seafood takes on the spice ofContinue reading “Seafood Medley with Spicy Spanish Chorizo over Tarragon Mashed”
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