A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Patatas Bravas Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Patatas Bravas is a classic Spanish potato dish that features a spicy, flavorful tomato sauce. With roasted potatoes instead of the traditional fried potatoes, this is a healthier take! Ingredients For the Potatoes: 2 pounds small yellow potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces (unpeeled) 2 tablespoons olive…
Pan con Tomate Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Simplicity at its finest, Pan con Tomate (Spanish tomato bread) is an easy side dish to serve alongside other Spanish recipes. Ingredients 1 baguette, sliced 1 clove of garlic 2 large or 3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut in half Extra virgin olive oil Sea salt…
Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: Would you believe this gnocchi was made from scratch in less than 18 minutes? Click and become a believer! Ingredients 12 oz ricotta cheese 1 oz parmesan cheese, grated 4-6 oz flour 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2 TBS…
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 8 Caramelized butternut squash roasted in smoky maple syrup and the floral flavors of fresh thyme. Both easy and delicious, you’ll love this fall vegetable side. Ingredients 1 4 lb. butternut squash (or 2, 2 lb. squash) 2…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: about 4 An easy recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts with pistachios and raisins. Ingredients 16 ounces Brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons golden raisins (can substitute dried cranberries or cherries) 1…
Carrot Pineapple Cashew Salad Prep time: 15 min. Cook time: Total time: 2 hours and 10 min. Serves: A new twist on a classic veggie dish. Pineapple makes for a fresh sweetener. Ingredients 4 medium carrots, peeled and shredded (2 cups) 1/2 cup diced, fresh pineapple 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh…
Zesty Potato and Pepper Hash Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 50 mins Serves: 5 Feeding a crowd and need something simple and delicious? Zesty potato and pepper hash satisfies those hungry bellies and can be adjusted for picky eaters. Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs yellow new potatoes 2 Tbsp plus 1…
Slow Roasted Tomatoes with Avocado & Feta Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 1 hour 30 mins Total time: 1 hour 45 mins Serves: 2 It’s delicious, easy and healthy, and so amazingly flavourful for so few ingredients. In fact it’s so good that often I will end up eating it for lunch too. Ingredients…
Apple Candied Walnuts and Blue Cheese Salad with Honey Apple Dressing Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 This Apple Candied Walnuts and Blue Cheese Salad with Honey Apple Dressing is filled with fall flavours, sweet and crunchy and healthy! Ingredients Salad: 3 cups mixed salad greens, de-stemmed, washed and…
Grilled Garden Vegetables Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 A nice grilled vegetable plate: the pattypans with some zucchini, fresh baby carrots and onions from my parents’ lovely garden, along with garlic, herbs such as fresh parsley, fresh basil, fresh rosemary, and fresh oregano, from our box…
Yellow ratatouille Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 30 min Total time: Serves: 4 This slight variation on the traditional ratatouille (vegetable stew from South of France) uses yellow summer squash and white eggplants for a bright coloured dish with a delicate taste. You can use tellow peppers for an even yellow-er result. Ingredients 1…
Garlic Eggplant with Capers Prep time: 4 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 19 minutes Serves: 4 sides Garlicky eggplant tossed with dried herbs, lemon juice and capers, and sprinkled with fresh basil. Eat as a side, on bruschetta for appetizers, or in your favorite pasta recipe as an entree. Ingredients 1 large eggplant…