Had I the fore-thought I would have bought dried peas and soaked them overnight, then cooked them off before beginning this dish. Because I didn’t, I used canned peas, but fresh-cooked are always the better option. This is a great dish which can be eaten as a vegetarian main course...
This salad is super-simple to throw together and is packed with flavor and nutrients. Have it as a side dish to some popcorn chicken with a selection of dipping sauces, or as a lunch. It would go great at a party as it can sit at room temp very comfortably. ...
I would like to start off by saying that I love spinach. I love it raw in salads. I love it wilted in chicken broth, heavy on the freshly-cracked pepper. I love it slightly cooked and drizzled with olive oil, especially when a clove of two of fresh garlic has...
I love growing my own fruits and veggies. This year I started all of the plants for the garden indoors, from seed, and just got them transplanted to small pots this past weekend. I can’t wait until they’re in the freshly tilled garden plot. The raspberry bush has been trimmed...
If I had to pick one dish that I’ve cooked so far this year that I like best it would be this one. Slightly bitter collards contrasted by chunks of soft, slightly caramelized sweet potato. Add the crunchy texture and nutty flavor of toasted sunflower seeds, and the sweet and...
Need a new way to prepare winter greens that are lingering in the fridge? Or do you have some frozen peas to use up and aren’t quite sure how to go about making something interesting with them because if you serve plain ol’ peas again you’ll be banished from meal...
When I got this recipe in my inbox last week I decided immediately that I had to try it. Packed with vitamins K and C, sweetened by roasted red peppers and balsamic vinegar, popping! with fresh garlic and basil, and bittered by arugula, this dish has it all. I decided...
One night I was trying out a vegetarian main dish and wasn’t quite sure how it would come out so I needed a stand-by, hearty side dish to fall back on in the event that it was a failure. Turns out the vegetarian loaf which included such ingredients as red...
Are you in need of a side dish for your dinner with a Mexican twist? Do you love fresh squashes? Colorful foods? Adding vitamin C and powerful antioxidants to your diet? Well then, you’re in luck as I have just the recipe for you! As an alternative, you could add...
I believe that my statement after eating leftovers of this dish was “I just burned my soul”. So, yeah, it has a bit of heat to it. But the flavor is amazing, and the sensation of your gums tingling for a good 20 minutes post consumption isn’t so bad 😉...