Spaghetti squash was not the first squash I fell in love with. It took some time. It's a very mild tasting squash, and when everyone was raving about using it in place of wheat pasta noodles, I did not hop on board. I liked pasta just the way I'd always had it, thank you very much. And confession: I wasn't completely sure how to cook spaghetti squash. Comparing Spaghetti Squash: In the Oven vs Air Fryer, Microwave and Pressure Cooker This post covers the best (IMHO) ways to cook ...
Vegetarian Meal Plan (Autumn) – #18
From the time I was a child, September has always meant a new start. It was the start of the school year, with new notebooks, new books, new teachers, and a fresh new slate to build on. I'm still that way. And I'm starting off with a meal plan for the week ahead. As always, some are from my blog - old favorites I haven't made in awhile - and one is brand new to me from a website that caught my eye this week! Additionally, my meal plans always have a lot to do with what's in my refrigerator ...
Quinoa Salad with Zucchini and Tomatoes
It's been a hot summer all over the country. Even high in the mountains where we live. So, over the past couple months, I've been all about dinners that come together super-fast and little to no cooking. And this quinoa salad with zucchini fits the bill. It cooks up in under 20 minutes if you have a batch of cooked quinoa in the refrigerator like I often do, and it's absolutely delicious. In fact, it's my newest go-to dinner for myself and casual dinners with friends with all the fresh ...
10-Minute Garlic and Herb Sautéed Zucchini
I consider zucchini a low maintenance vegetable. Unlike, say, artichokes. (Sorry artichoke lovers!) I love artichokes too, but consider the facts. Zucchini needs little prep, no matter how you choose to use it. It plays well with many herbs and veggies. And you can serve it raw for some crunch in a salad, grilled or sautéed. And sautéed zucchini cooks up in about 10 minutes. Take that, artichoke! Zucchini is Super-Healthy Zucchini is rich in nutrients, antioxidants ...
How To Cook Quinoa Perfectly + 5 Quinoa Recipes
Recipe and tips on how to cook quinoa perfectly so that it's more like a fluffy pilaf than mushy oatmeal. At the bottom are 5 fabulous ways to use your next batch of perfect quinoa. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links to products and foods I use in my kitchen. This means that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Whether or not you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, quinoa should be one of your staples. And if ...
Zip Top Bags (Reusable!!)
This is a review of Zip Top bags, and how they stack up to plastic single-use zip bags. I was provided with a full set of bags by Zip Top to test out in my own kitchen. I'll admit this right upfront. One of the worst things I do to the environment is how often I reach for plastic zip bags. Not just a few. I mean a LOT of plastic bags. Out of curiosity, I recently did a count of the single-use plastic bags in use right now just in the kitchen. I counted a mind-boggling 78 PLASTIC BAGS ...
Easy Cherry Cobbler
This is a super easy cherry cobbler that takes advantage of plump, fresh cherries, and is a guaranteed crowd pleaser! The topping is a cake-like topping that's great for any cobbler you make this summer. Easy Kid-Friendly Cherry cobblers are hard to resist, no matter what your age. I can be very firm on a "no dessert for me" decision, until someone says they made cherry cobbler. In a flash, my resolve melts, and I'm totally on board for a big helping. With whipped ...
Fool-Proof Angel Food Cake (even at high altitudes!)
It's a little tricky baking a high altitudes. My kitchen is at 7100 feet, and it's been a challenge over the years for me to make some of my favorites up here in the clouds. Like Angel Food Cake. Even though the ingredients and amounts are the same for baking it at 7100 feet, the technique is less forgiving at high altitude. Angel Food Cake Ingredients There aren't a lot of ingredients to Angel Food Cake - and you probably have them all on hand right now. Egg whites, cream of tarter, ...
How To Cook Lentils (And How to Use Them)
For vegetarians, even wimpy vegetarians like me, dried lentils are a pantry staple. They're loaded with fiber, protein, cook up super fast without pre-soaking, and are budget minded. But they come in different colors, which can be confusing. Different kinds of lentils have varying cooking requirements, and should not be used interchangeably in dishes. Here's a tutorial how to cook lentils and ways to use them. Do You Have to Pre-Soak Lentils Before Cooking Them? Before ...
Corn and Tomato Salad (15 minutes!)
VEGAN 15-MINUTES EASY GLUTEN-FREE 5 INGREDIENTS It's going to be a hot summer for a lot of us this year. Even here in the mountains at 7100 feet above sea level, we're all talking about it. So it's also going to be a summer of salads. I've already been playing with various salads recipes featuring fresh summer produce, but this Corn and Tomato Salad is my favorite so far. Well, ...
Asparagus Salad with Potatoes and Lentils in a Lemon Vinaigrette
A spring vegan asparagus salad, hearty enough for a meal, loaded with asparagus, potatoes, lentils, radishes, sugar snap peas, and mint - all dressed with a bright lemon vinaigrette. Spring wakes slowly here in the mountains. After relishing the explosion of spring for decades just outside San Francisco, I'm adjusting to a more tentative, gentle springing forth. I see four fuzzy buds one day on a bush when walking Paprika, and the next day another two gather up their nerve to join them. ...
Cauliflower Steaks + Lentil Salad
Sometimes I pick something new to try in my meal plan, and it's such an instant hit that I know I'll be making it forever. Or at least for a long time to come. That happened with this week's Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon Tahini Dressing, from the With Food and Love blog. I made some changes, because that's what I do (even with my OWN recipes). So I thought I'd share my take on this fabulous recipe. This post may contain affiliate links. I participate in various affiliate programs, ...
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