A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Squash Risotto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A delicious creamy Italian risotto, squash risotto. Ingredients 1/2 pound raw squash (I used pumpkin) 1/2 onion chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups arborio rice 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt 5 cups water + bouillon cube (heat together and stir to combine) 1 1/2 tablespoons butter…
Zucchini Cream Cheese Pasta Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A deliciously easy, creamy and light dish. Zucchini cream cheese pasta. Ingredients 3 small to medium sized zucchini diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup cream cheese light 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon parsley 1/2 cup water 3 – 3 1/2…
Tomato-Butter Sauce Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A gorgeously rich, highly flavoured tomato sauce – super easy to put together and great over pasta, roasted vegetables, whole grains… Ingredients 2 tins (400g each) organic tomatoes 2 red onions 70g butter salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste optional: sprinkle of crushed,…
Fettuccine and Mushrooms Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 This is a typical Italian pasta recipe. Two types of mushrooms, olive oil, spices are a perfect combination for fettuccine. Ingredients 2 cups (200 grams) galletti mushrooms (also known as chanterelles or finferli mushrooms) chopped 1 cup (100…
Italian Pumpkin Spice Latte Prep time: 10 Cook time: 3 Total time: 13 Serves: 3 Pumpkin Spice Latte – transform your home with this Italian-styled pumpkin spice latte that requires only a few ingredients Ingredients 3 cups hot 2% milk ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 6 ounces double-strength brewed coffee 3 European styled rolled wafers…
Chickpea Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A delicious Italian chickpea soup. Ingredients 1 cup dried chick peas (garbanzo beans) soaked overnight in 5 cups of water (rinse before cooking) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 or 2 cloves of garlic chopped 2 carrots chopped 1 celery stalk chopped ½ – 1 teaspoon salt…
Zucchini Cannelloni Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 A delicious alternative to the usual pasta based cannelloni Ingredients 4 large zucchini 2 tsp olive oil ½ onion, finely diced 250g silverbeet (chard), stalks removed and chopped, leaves finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced juice of half a lemon 500g ricotta ¼ cup basil…
Basic Tomato Sauce Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 3 cups 5 ingredients and 30 minutes makes the tastiest, most versatile tomato sauce Ingredients Glug of olive oil 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 28oz / 800g can good-quality tomatoes Handful of torn basil Salt and pepper Instructions…
Sweet Apple Risotto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4-6 Brown rice, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and apples, all whipped up into a tasty, easy, seasonal, and healthy rice pudding. Ingredients ½ cup uncooked short grain brown rice 1 cup water 2 apples, peel left intact, cored, and diced 1.5 cups water (or a…
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Garlic Olive Oil Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: Serves: 4 This light and super nutritious quinoa salad has bold garlic flavor accented by fresh tomatoes and Italian parsley. Making it takes less than half an hour and a whole batch costs less than $5. Ingredients 1…
Individual Pumpkin Tiramisu Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Everything you love about Tiramisu served up in individual glasses. This tiramisu has a fall twist with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spices! Ingredients 5 tablespoons espresso 2 tablespoons dry marsala wine 20 lady fingers 4 egg yolks 6…
Quinoa Crusted Eggplant and Zucchini Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: The perfect meal for a cool, late summer night! Baked eggplant and zucchini crusted with quinoa with lots of melty cheese! Ingredients 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 cup whole…