Category Archives: side dish

Salsa-mole

With the Superbowl right around the corner, I’ve updated one of my very favorite recipes with a few tweaks. This always goes at warp speed at our parties. Count me in for anything that involves avocado, lime, cilantro and tomatoes! … Continue reading

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Riced Cauliflower

Guess what? Trader Joe’s now has bags of fresh riced cauliflower! This calls for a recipe. It’s been a while, I know. I’ve been busy, and it’s been “good busy”. I’m nearing the end of a weekly mindfulness intensive, and … Continue reading

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Roasted Garlic Bonanza

I know I haven’t been posting anywhere near as many recipes lately. I’ve been taking on more projects, and that’s been a mixed blessing. I enjoy my work, but I’m also someone who has the tendency to take on too … Continue reading

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Ultimate Roasted Broccoli

Since it’s St. Patty’s day, I’m going for the green theme! If you’ve ever had roasted broccoli, you know it’s amazing. Trust me, there’s a way to make amazing even better…and it’s simple and quick. I love to roast veggies, … Continue reading

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Carrot Top Pesto

Believe it or not, my very favorite pesto is carrot top pesto. There’s some stiff competition from Kale Pesto and Garlic Scape Pesto and of course, regular basil pesto. Perhaps it’s such a treat because it’s quite a rarity. Yes, … Continue reading

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Creamy Veggie Soup (Vegan)

Ah, soup. There’s nothing like soup this time of year, and the colder it gets, the more it needs to be creamy soup. I’m not one for faux dairy or cheese substitutes, and yet there are a lot of other … Continue reading

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My New Fave-Simply Yum Quinoa

Quick and easy has been the overriding theme for the past few months and forseeable future. And of course, that’s a wonderful thing, no matter what!  So here’s one of our favorite one super yummy, super simple, something-for-everyone wonders. Easily … Continue reading

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Sniffle Stew (AKA Christmas Curry)

It’s that time of year, isn’t it! It’s gotten crazy cold almost overnight near here, and I’m freezing all the time. The cure for the cold weather is a yummy curry. Granted, that’s not the most appetizing of names, but … Continue reading

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Lentil Stew (and why I love my garden)

Gardening is such a joy.  I don’t always get a lot of food or exercise out of it, per se, but it’s so delightful to spy a growing watermelon, a new flower budding, my first artichoke–oh!  my babies.  The butterflies, … Continue reading

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Kalamata (Sesame free) Hummus

I got a new toy, a food processor. I broke my old food processor, which has been a huge bummer. I didn’t realize how much I used it! And, it kept me from exploring Ricki’s fantastic e-book, Desserts without Compromise. … Continue reading

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