I often struggle to make delicious sides that the kids will eat too. Often the vegetables I like get the cut eye and no thank you. The ones they like are always the same. Broccoli, beans and salad are often on repeat, with persistent begging for each bite. This recipe was one that made both… Read More
Tag: veggies
Eggplant and Pepper Salad
It’s been a while since my last post. I’ve been cooking so much and meaning to share every moment of it…. the truth is, recipe writing takes time. First I check recipes to make sure they are easy to follow and are grammatically correct (I am a teacher after all, and everyone knows how much… Read More
Spelt Fusilli with Tomatoes, Prosciutto Cotto, Mushrooms, Olives and Spinach
Sometimes the last minute, impromptu pasta recipes are the best ones. This was made with a few ingredients I located in my fridge. I noticed that a lot of my pasta recipes are either vegan 🌱 and white (meaning no sauce/tomato) or tomato based with a protein vegetable combination, like this recipe. I didn’t want… Read More
Delicious and Healthy Quinoa and Wild Rice Stuffed Peppers
Seeing the coming and going of peppers in the supermarkets is bittersweet. You wait all summer and by this time you sort of get sick of them because all you see is peppers EVERYWHERE. But I sort of feel bad thinking that because I know that in a few months I’m going to wish I… Read More
Balsamic Drizzled Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Ok this one is a no brainer side…I enjoyed the combination of sweet and salty…and its appealing to the eyes. What do you think? I hope you enjoy as much as I do. For 4 people. 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes… Read More
Bucatini with Zucchini and Flowers
Zucchini flowers or blossoms, when you can find them, are such a treat. They give a delicate, subtly sweet taste to your dishes. If you don’t have any, just make with zucchini for a dish that’s loved by kids and adults. … Read More