A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Baked Spring Vegetable Risotto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: about 4 Risotto with asparagus, spinach, peas and mushrooms that’s baked in the oven. Almost no stirring required! Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced 1 cup asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 shallot, diced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp….
Vanilla Cream Pops with Brownie-Toffee Crunch Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 10-12 pops, depending on molds Pops filled with flourless brownie crumbles, toffee pieces and real vanilla bean seeds. These are gluten free and perfect for summer! Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped 3/4 cups sugar 1/8 tsp….
Barbecue Portobello Mushroom Burger Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 A hearty grilled portobello mushroom with grilled onions, pineapple, havarti cheese and homemade barbecue sauce. Ingredients 4 portobello mushrooms 1 medium onion, sliced into rings 4 pineapple slices Extra-virgin olive oil Salt Black pepper About 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 4 brioche buns 8 ounces…
Grilled Smashed Potatoes with Hatch Green Chile Guacamole Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 8 Baby potatoes are boiled and smashed before being grilled and topped with a hatch green cheese and goat cheese guacamole. Ingredients For the Potatoes: 2 lbs small yellow or red skinned potatoes Extra-virgin olive oil Salt Black pepper For…
Beet and Whipped Feta Grilled Cheese Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 A grilled cheese sandwich made on cinnamon raisin bread with beets, carrots, greens, fig jam and whipped feta cheese. Ingredients 4 medium beets, trimmed and washed About 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces feta cheese crumbles, room temperature 1/3 cup…
Baked Avocados with Strawberry Salsa Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes 6 halves Baked Avocados with Strawberry Salsa are a fun party appetizer, snack or even breakfast! Ingredients 3 avocados Extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup strawberries, stemmed and quartered 2 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced 2 tablespoons goat cheese crumbles…
Spring Celebration Layered Smoothies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 A layered smoothie that’s perfect for spring. The bottom layer gets it’s green hue from romaine lettuce, parsley and granny smith apples. While the top layer is a combination of strawberries and rhubarb. Ingredients For the Romaine-Apple Layer: 1 heart of romaine lettuce, chopped…
Roasted Radishes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2-4 Roasting radishes makes them less spicy. They make a great side dish or a topping for salads. Ingredients 1 bunch radishes (about 6-8 radishes) About 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 lemon wedge Instructions View the full recipe at…
Quinoa and Pea Shoot Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Cooked quinoa and pea shoots create a bed for roasted asparagus, cauliflower and strawberries in this gorgeous Spring salad. Ingredients For the Salad: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 tsp. salt, divided 1/2 tsp. black…
Mixed Herb and Nut Pesto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes about 1 cup A vegan Mixed Herb and Nut Pesto. Perfect when you want to change up your normal traditional basil pesto routine! Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/3 cup mixed nuts and seeds (I used pistachios, walnuts and sunflower seeds) 2…
Grape and Caramelized Onion Herbed Focaccia Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes 20-24 pieces Grape and Caramelized Onion Herbed Focaccia is thick and tender. Perfect for Easter or Mother’s Day brunch. Ingredients 1 package (2 1/4 tsp.) active dry yeast (I used Fleischmann’s) 1 cup warm water, 90-105 degrees Fahrenheit 1 cup whole…
Blackberry and Almond Cake Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes 1 10-inch cake A moist cake with a thick blackberry ribbon and nutty, streusel topping. This Blackberry and Almond Coffee Cake is perfect for Easter or Mother’s Day brunch. Ingredients For the Blackberry Filling: 1 1/2 cups blackberries (thawed if frozen) 1/4 cup…