Who knew? Who knew this could be come one of our kids favorite dishes? Who knew this could be the dish someone asked for to celebrate their birthday? Who knew this could be the dish – that everyone fights over as leftovers… It’s such simple dish, and it’s changed over time as I’ve adjusted it […]
Category: Vegetarian
Chili Rellenos
This borrowed cookbook has been a treasure!!! Oh my goodness – these are the absolute BEST rellenos around! 4 roasted and peeled chili poblanos 1 Tbls salt 2 tsp white vinegar 2 large fresh tomatoes 1 can of diced tomatoes 1/3 c onion 2 garlic cloves 1 Tbls oil 2 bay leaves 1 tsp salt […]
Zucchini Pie
Most of the members in my family are not huge zucchini fans. However, we had recently received several zucchini from a neighbor and I thought to myself that I had to figure out a way to get them to eat this! This is SO good! All but 1 child in our home liked it and […]
Queso Fundido
What’s not to love in this dish – cheese, butter, roasted poblano’s!!! 1 roasted poblano, peeled and cut into strips 1 Tbls butter salt & pepper 2 c Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 10-12 flour tortillas Saute’ roasted poblano in butter and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside. In lightly greased oven safe dish […]
Cilantro-Lime Rice
2 c water 1 c uncooked rice 2 c frozen corn or cut from the cob 4 jalapeno chilie’s – ribs and seeds removed 1 lime juice 1 c cilantro leaves 3 Tbls olive oil 3/4 tsp kosher salt 2 c grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered Bring water to boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat […]
Butternut Squash Tortellini
This is an amazing recipe. We love, love, love it – it’s so rich, it looks impressive when serving, and it just tastes so good. One of the fun things about making it this year was that we were able to use our own butternut squash from the garden. We had about 16-18 come from […]
Mediterranean Stuffed Red Peppers
3 large orange or red bell peppers, cut in half, lengthwise 1 lg onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 (8-10 oz) bag of spinach 1 1/2 c chicken broth 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 c water 1/2 c couscous 1 can garbanzo beans/chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 c shredded mozzarella 1/2 c feta cheese 1 […]
Grilled Veggie Tortilla Wraps
3 tbls. red wine vinegar 3 tbls. olive oil 1 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. dried basil 2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4 in. slices 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise into 1/4 in. slices 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips 4 […]
Orzotto with Asparagus
If you’ve made orzotto or risotto before you know you’re in for a treat. You also know that while it’s super easy to make you will be working over the stove for 35-40 minutes as you stir continuously. I found this recipe and was excited to try this one as my mom had just brought […]
Mushroom-Spinach Calzone
1 Tbls olive oil1 8oz pkg sliced baby bella mushrooms2 garlic cloves, minced1/8 tsp oregano4 c spinach5 Tbls Parmesan cheese1 1/2 c grated Fontina cheese1/4 c ricotta cheese1/4 tsp crushed red pepper1 13.8 oz pizza dough tube Heat oil in large skilled – add mushrooms, and cook about 5-7 minutes, til soft. Add garlic and […]