Tag: Vegetables

Cranberry Salsa in a glass serving dish surrounded by Baked Sweet Potato Chips

Cranberry Salsa with Sweet Potato Chips

Cranberries and chiles make an intriguing flavor combination even before you add the ginger, cilantro and honey. Taken as a whole, this unique Cranberry Salsa offers a nice change of pace to a familiar holiday menu. Serve with baked Sweet Potato Chips for added seasonal appeal.

Roasted Moroccan Carrots

I have always liked carrots. When I was a girl I ate them raw for a crunchy snack. When I was a teen I discovered that they were packed with nutrition and low in calories and I liked them even more. Even now I keep a package of baby carrots […]

Four Pepper Pasta topped with shredded parmesan on a white plate.

Four Pepper Pasta

This delicious pasta sauce uses sweet bell peppers, in a variety of colors, and pairs them with onion, picante sauce, balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese to make a delicious topping for pasta. Four Pepper Pasta is a hearty vegetarian entrée that is bright with rich fall flavor.

Barbecued Chicken and Eggplant Pizza

Don’t you love homemade pizza? I do. Do you know what’s even better than making homemade pizza? Easy. Homemade pizza that someone else makes for you – especially when they let you sit by with a drink and watch! Home Alone I took advantage of just such a wonderful opportunity […]

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

Last week my husband and I set out on a road trip. Our destination was California. Our plan was to visit family then drive back home more slowly, making several stops along the way. We hadn’t been on a real road trip in years, but still we fondly remember our […]

A bowl of freshly made Gazpacho topped with Saffron Roasted Chickpeas in a ceramic bowl.

Gazpacho with Saffron Spiced Chickpeas

This recipe brings a rich variety of summer vegetables together in a delicious cold soup that can be made ahead and saved in the refrigerator until dinner time. A garnish of Saffron Spiced Chickpeas adds a flavorful twist to the Gazpacho and can double as a nutritious appetizer or snack.

Asparagus with Toasted Crumbs and Olives

Asparagus with Toasted Bread Crumbs and Olives

Isn’t asparagus wonderful? I just love those elegant bright green spears. They are so pretty on a plate with something sprinkled or drizzled across them, or even on their own. What’s more, asparagus is generally quick and easy to prepare. And so, as I selected vegetables for the week, I […]

Asparagus with Walnut Dressing in a white oval serving dish.

Asparagus with Walnut Dressing

Lightly steamed spears of tender asparagus are enhanced with Asian inspired flavors and nutty texture in this flavorful side dish. Asparagus with Walnut Dressing is easy to prepare yet takes a simple weeknight meal a step beyond the ordinary.

Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Pecans served in a Courier and Ives Ironstone serving bowl.

Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Pecans

Bacon and onion add a savory balance to brown sugar and sweet potatoes in this delicious side dish. Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Pecans integrates flavors that work perfectly with a holiday menu while keeping it simple and nutritious enough to be welcome all year.