Archive for the "Vegetables" Category

Beet and Feta Salad

This dish is graced with nutritional royalty, the beet, which is full of rich flavor and texture. We also introduce under- appreciated fennel to the mix adding vital nutrients such as potassium,

 

Sweet Potato Salad

This roasted sweet potato dish is warming for a chilly winter night or perfect to brighten up any lunch or brunch. Sweet potatoes are loaded with antioxidant carotenoids that will help keep your skin nourished during the cold and windy conditions this season offers. 

 

Shepherd’s Pie, Vegetarian Style

Introducing the ultimate veggie comfort food -Veggie Shepherd’s Pie! And, not surprisingly, is both of my sons’ favorite dish. Well, we all love this dish, especially on a cold winter night when you need cozy hearty food to warm you thru and thru.

 

Dare to Go Raw On Super Bowl Sunday

Go totally raw this Super Bowl Sunday and enjoy the simplicity and tasty flavors of Nutty Raw Soft Tacos. I go to “watch the game” but  secretly, ok – no big secret, I really am there for the food, drink, and  to see my pals of course, other wise —-!! Make wrappers with a lettuce leaf, Read more…

 

What’s Up With Wheatgrass?

Get infused with super green foods. Wheatgrass is one of those foods that bring up images of hippies in the kitchen getting down and juicy with health foods. Well, speaking from my own personal experience, that’s exactly how I remember having my first wheatgrass elixir- with my groovy hippie friends. Like a rite of passage, it Read more…

 

DIY: Grow Your Own Sprouts

Sprouting is a such simple, fun, and cost effective way to grow nutrient dense foods for you and your family. I mean come on! This has to be one of the easiest of cooking/garden projects you can do with your kids that just may lead them to actually like sprouts! With school beginning oh so Read more…

 

Broccoli with Garlic Walnut Sauce

This is a simple, yet so very delicious way to enjoy beautiful broccoli. This recipe is adapted from my favorite vegetarian cookbook, The Passionate Vegetarian, by Crescent Dragonwagon.  

 

Sesame Green Bean Salad

This light dish is perfect for those wonderful summer days ahead! Serves: 6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes