Category: Veggies

Zucchini Pineapple Bread

It’s August. That means that right about now, if you have a garden, zucchini is taking over your life. When life hands you zucchini, make Zucchini Pineapple Bread. (Also make Ratatouille….that recipe is coming later.)

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Carrot Ginger Salad

It’s summer! It’s hot! We’re all trying to lighten up, eat more veggies, make a few more salads, enjoy the produce available in abundance right now. Although I’m still highly addicted to this awesome Broccoli

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Broccoli Slaw

Broccoli Slaw, where have you been all my life? Those of you who know me well, know about my chocolate addiction. Dark Chocolate. Everyday. It’s medicinal. But last week, Broccoli Slaw unexpectedly came into my

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Ribeye Steaks with Cabernet Mushrooms

Ribeye Steaks with Cabernet Mushrooms. I’m a Kansas City girl and much as I love steak, for me this dish is all about the mushrooms. Just look how dark red they’ve become. They almost look

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Provencal Potato Salad

I love a good potato salad. Oooh la la. Provencal Potato Salad.  This one is a little different. Perfect for summer gatherings because it doesn’t use mayo. No need to worry about keeping it cold since

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Who needs a snack? How about something that is not only tasty, but also healthy and good for you? This hummus takes just minutes to put together and is a great alternative to chip and

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German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad. Warm, tangy, delicious. Just like Mom used to make. A nice departure from regular potato salads or potato side dishes, German Potato Salad has a vinegar dressing rather than the traditional mayo.

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Spring Vegetable Risotto

Spring Vegetable Risotto. Just look at all that green goodness. Warm, delicious, creamy comfort food at its best. This time, spruced up for spring with leeks, spinach, asparagus, peas, and lots of fresh green herbs.

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French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup. Let’s take a moment to gaze upon this lovely little pot of goodness. Toasted cheese and delicious French Bread floating on top of caramelized onions in rich broth. Heaven! Fancy Pants Restaurant

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Italian Sausage Stuffed Eggplant

Say YES to Eggplant! Italian Sausage Stuffed Eggplant! Now that I have your attention I should tell you that I absolutely LOVE eggplant. Always have. Even as a kid. After I posted the Greek Orzo

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Greek Orzo with Roasted Vegetables

Greek Orzo with Roasted Vegetables. A healthy, easy and delicious side dish or even a vegetarian dinner. Tastes great hot or cold so you can pack it up and take it along next time you

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Sweet Potato Casserole

The Best Sweet Potatoes Ever! Please allow me the following confession… I am a Sweet Potato Purist. My favorite way (prior to learning THIS recipe) to enjoy sweet potatoes is very simply – baked in

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Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots

Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots The first of our Thanksgiving recipes! For those of you who have been here since the beginning, you might remember these green beans as part of the very first post

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup! Just look at it in all its green glory. So tasty. So delicious. What could possibly go wrong? Well, take a look on the internet for a recipe and you will find

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