Roasted Cherry Tomato & Sage Pesto Salad with Arugula
What a treat! My friend let me raid her garden and I walked away with a stash of fresh cherry tomatoes, green peppers, mini red peppers, thyme and a huge bouquet of sage. I didn’t know what to do with that much sage, so she sent me off with her sage pesto recipe. I can’t even describe how insanely delicious this is. The cherry tomatoes were … Read More...
Chunky Gazpacho with End-of-Summer Heirloom Tomatoes
I had a little surprise yesterday when my husband brought home fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from his mom’s garden. She found pesticide- and GMO-free seeds from a tomato breeder in Bulgaria and had them shipped over. They were perfectly ripe and oh-so-satisfying to bite into a dense, sweet, juicy chunk! As the veggies were so ripe, this turned out to be … Read More...
Spicy Fried Tofu & Warm Mango Salsa
We are back from a week-long vacation in northern Michigan. It was very remote, and therefore very quiet and tranquil. We finally had a break in the weather on the last day so we headed down to the beach. I couldn’t believe the miles of secluded shoreline in either direction. There didn’t appear to be any public beaches and I was surprised that the … Read More...
Zucchini Spaghetti with Golden Tomatoes Mushrooms & Onions
This time of year, farmers’ markets are loaded with fat zucchinis and amazing tomatoes. These little golden yellow/orange beauties are so sweet you’d think someone injected them with sugar. I can eat an entire pint myself like it’s a bag of candy. It’s been a while since I used my Veggetti, which makes pasta noodles out of vegetables – awesome! … Read More...
Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta
I’ve been on vacation in northern Michigan with my husband, a friend, and our dog, Daisy. We are staying in an awesome cabin right on the lake in Harbor Springs. It’s been cool (perfect sleeping weather, especially with the sound of waves lapping on the shore) with quite a bit of rain, but we had a break yesterday – just enough to fire up the grill … Read More...
Tomato & Onion Gratin with Herbed Breadcrumbs
This dish is so easy to make I can’t believe I didn’t do this earlier. It’s definitely going into my roster of recipes to throw together for guests. The grape tomatoes from the farmers’ market right now are so sweet, and coupled with the caramelized Vidalia onions, my husband thought I added sugar! Nope. Not even a pinch. And the … Read More...
Lightly Spiced Chickpeas Lentils & Quinoa with Parsley & Red Peppers
I’ve been on a chickpea kick lately, so I thought it was time to post some of the recipes. Without intending to, this salad ended up being a protein powerhouse between the chickpeas, lentils and quinoa! I’ve also been on a spice kick so I added garam masala to the dressing which adds the slightest hint of spice and heat. This recipe can easily be cut … Read More...
Linguine with Basil Avocado & Green Pea Pesto
Two words. Gut bomb. Or comfort food if that makes you feel better. This dish is definitely both. I wanted to make pesto without the traditional Parmesan cheese, but what could possibly replace the richness it adds? Answer: avocado and plenty of pine nuts. Need I say more? Tip: only use the biggest, ripest summer-harvest Haas avocados you … Read More...
Tofu Tacos with Grilled Onions & Peppers Topped with Guacamole
Tacos, tacos everywhere! Wrapped in its own handy carrying case, you see them at street festivals, outdoor concerts or anywhere people are looking for a portable meal. And the wide variety of tacos being made nowadays is going ballistic – breakfast tacos, Greek tacos, grilled fruit tacos – the list is endless. So I decided to toss my sombrero … Read More...
Thai Noodle Tofu Salad with Sweet & Hot Peppers
I think I have a new favorite salad this summer. The creamy dressing clinging to the noodles makes this so satisfying that it can be used for a main dish as well as a salad. I love the blend of sweet and spice in Thai food -- can't get enough of it! My husband and I kept going back to the bowl for more until we were totally carbed … Read More...