Pumpkin and Apple Spiced Granola Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 8 I’ve made several batches of this and can’t seem to keep it in the house for more than a day or two which is a very good thing. The kids are enthralled with this granola and…
Ethiopian Groundnut Wat (stew)
Ethiopian Groundnut Wat (stew) Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 55 minutes Serves: 6 You definitely will get out of your ‘comfort zone’ of cooking with this very flavorful stew from Ethiopia. Roasted veggies are slowly simmered in a thick and creamy sauce of almond butter and ‘exotic’ yet not hard…
Vegetarian Chile Rellenos with Guajillo Sauce
Vegetarian Chile Rellenos w Guajillo Sauce Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 servings Do you love authentic chile Rellenos but don’t want to make a production out of making them yourself? These {vegetarian} stuffed poblano chiles are seriously simple and insanely good. I’ve cut the preparation time…
Tart Cherry and Vanilla Yogurt Breakfast Cakes
Tart Cherry and Vanilla Yogurt Breakfast Cakes Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 6 servings Get out of your boring breakfast rut with these deliciously healthy Tart Cherry and Vanilla Yogurt Individual Breakfast Cakes. Served Piping hot who can resist warm tart cherries in a healthy, whole grain…
Brussels Sprouts and Shiitakes in Mirin Sake
Brussels Sprouts and Shiitakes in Mirin Sake Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 The first time I tasted mirin was just a dash used in some Jasmine rice. Just a tablespoon or two of this special Japanese cooking wine transforms boring foods into a slightly sweet and…
Spring Quinoa Pilaf
Spring Quinoa Pilaf Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 servings Fresh and crisp Spring veggies are loaded into this vegetarian protein-packed salad. Ingredients 1 cup rainbow quinoa 1 cup **fresh fava beans (if not in season use frozen lima beans) 1 cup walnuts, chopped 4 to 5…
Healthy Almond and Oat Thumbprint Cookies with Apricot Preserves
Healthy Almond and Oat Thumbprint Cookies with Apricot Preserves Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 18 cookies These healthy little cookies are the perfect solution for sudden sweet tooth emergencies. With a very short ingredient list of pantry staples you can have these naturally sweetened cookies in your…
Southwestern Style Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Southwestern Style Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Total time: 90 minutes Serves: 4 servings I can’t get enough of the flavors of the Southwest and namely of Mexico that are incorporated in this dish. Typically, Mexican food is associated with fried foods and fatty cheeses but it’s of my…
Southwestern Soft Tacos with Roasted Butternut Squash
Southwestern Soft Tacos with Roasted Butternut Squash Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 servings These vegetarian soft tacos are stuffed with the flavors of the Southwest and are just the thing to warm up your tummies on cold winter nights. They are full of good for you…
Mini Vegetarian Meatballs
Mini Vegetarian Meatballs Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 12-15 Serve these yummy little meatballs as an appetizer with a bowl of warm marinara or on top of some roasted herbed and buttered spaghetti squash. You’ll never know they are bean based! Ingredients 1 ½ cans (15 oz….