So, I must confess. Well, first I’ll defend myself. I’m very efficient. Very. Very, very efficient. I have a purpose and a plan for everything. But this time, I had no plan, so I chose to “repurpose” for the sake of efficiency. You see, I had a just one parsnip leftover from a previous meal,…
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Sometimes you’ve just got to go with something cheezy. Not necessarily “cheesy,” but vegan cheezy. Don’t get me wrong, I love myself a giant hunk of Parmesan, Manchego, Mimolette, Dubliner…oh the list goes on. BUT, sometimes you just do what you have to do. Cheezy No – Faux Noodles 1 cup cooked spaghetti squash 1…
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Personalization is precious. Your own little creation – it’s all just for you. The perfect size. The perfect portion. The perfect ingredients. The perfect Parsnip Pancake! Savory winter veggies and crisp sweet peppers create quite a meal for our own personal palates. Personal Parsnip Pancake 1 Tbs. butter 1/4 sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced into…
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I’ve mentioned so many times before how much better simplicity is in the kitchen, on the dinner table, and in life, for that matter. Simplicity allows for true flavors, textures, and aromas to meld together, highlight each other (and themselves), and to rightfully be savored and enjoyed. Without all the hullabaloo, we can identify, contemplate,…
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Christmas Colors. Sweet Holiday Spice. Fantastic Flavor. Christmas Coils 2 large zucchini, cut into thick coils using a spiralizing machine (or a veggie peeler for ribbons) 2 large red bell peppers, thinly sliced into rounds 2 Tbs. fig balsamic vinegar 1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil plenty of sea salt and pepper Preheat the oven…
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Traveling abroad is quite phenomenal in many ways. Many, many ways. New foods, new people, new culture, new scenery. I tried some amazing food and wine while traveling in France for the month of October. It was an experience of a lifetime. However, I found myself going through a bit of withdrawal. Actually, it was…
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Often times Asian food gets a wrap for being heavy and sugar laden. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather feel light and refreshed following a meal, than sluggish and weighed down. I’m also not a fan of super sweet things… Thus, a fresh, raw “noodled” Asian salad fits the bill almost any night…
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“They” say you should never try out something new for company. Well, I seem to always swim upstream and go against the rules. I’ve been dreaming about this smorgasbord of sweet potatoes for weeks now, as it’s been awhile since I’ve had the chance to splurge into the sensation of the creamy, buttery goodness of…
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Apparently watermelon radishes are really hard to come by in this neck of the woods. This is news to me. After living in the PNW, where produce abounds, fresh gardens line the stakes of every yard, and garden boxes are on every porch, the lack of produce here still baffles me. Walking into a market…
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Spring is here. Spring reminds me green. Bright, fresh, and green. Herbs galore. The zesty delight of cilantro and the intoxicating flavor and aroma of basil ~ with LIME ~ formulated together for another dish of amazing green goodness. Spring Zoodle Salad 3 large zucchini squash, spirlazed or “noodled” sea salt 1 large bunch…
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