Meatless Meals
Pesto Ricotta & Kale Pizza
Pesto Ricotta & Kale Pizza Authentic Pizza Crust here 5 cups chopped kale 1 tbsp. grape seed oil or olive oil 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 cup pesto sauce 1/2 cup ricotta 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, or Monterey Jack cheese, grated 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Prepare your dough, recipe from above.…
Read MoreLemon Artichoke Pizza w/ Arugula
Lemon Artichoke Pizza w/ Arugula Pizza Crust (this recipe makes 2 large pizzas) 14 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered 1 lemon, sliced thin plus 1 tbsp. sugar 1/2 cup pesto sauce 1 cup shredded or fresh Mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or cotija cheese 2-3 handfuls fresh arugula Balsamic glaze (optional) Prepare…
Read MoreLemon Broccoli Pasta- easy weeknight meal
Easy weeknight meals. That’s what we all need. And if it takes just one pan to prepare, and vegetables are included, it’s a WIN in my book. Lemon Broccoli Pasta 1 lb. pasta 1 lb. broccoli florets, fresh 4 quarts water 2 tbsp. kosher salt 1 cup broth (vegetable or chicken) 1 lemon, zest and…
Read MoreThe Winter Buddha Bowl
I taught one of my favorite recipes for a Christmas Zoom Cooking Class. WHICH WAS HEAPS OF FUN. Look for some great cooking classes via zoom in January! Meanwhile, you can make this delicious salad bowl. Winter Buddha Bowl 5 oz. spinach and arugula mix 8.5 oz. Seeds of Change Quinoa & brown rice 8…
Read MoreGarden Series: Tomato Panzanella Salad
The last of the tomatoes are just about ripe. How about this great tomato salad for lunch, dinner or a side dish. It’s delicious. Gotta use all of the tomatoes ASAP. 8 oz. fresh Mozzarella balls 2 slices toasted whole wheat sourdough 1 cup cherry tomatoes 2 large beefsteak or red tomatoes 1 lb. baby…
Read MoreGarden Series: Zucchini Fritatta
1 cup shredded frozen hash browns 1 medium zucchini, diced or grated, juices squeezed out 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese 6-8 eggs 2 tbsp. minced onion 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt 2 green onions, diced 1 cup diced tomatoes for garnish 1/2 cup peppers diced for garnish 1 tbsp. olive oil Preheat…
Read MoreBreakfast Baked Potato
Breakfast. Some say it’s the most important meal of the day. And I agree. I also would state that breakfast can be eaten for ANY meal of the day. Not just the morning. Here’s a fun baked egg recipe, with bacon, cheese, and of course I threw in some asparagus to make it even better.…
Read MoreGarden Series: Authentic Roasted Garden Marinara
So my friend Laurie and I love food. We love recipes. We were talking about the abundance of tomatoes, and she suggested I look up a recipe done by Tony Caputo online, years ago. So I went home and searched trusty google. And there is was. In all it’s glory. Mr. Caputo showed how to…
Read MoreGarden Series: Cheesy Zucchini Bread
I’m always looking for another great recipe to make with the hundreds of pounds of zucchini my garden produces. Here’s a savory bread…. full of cheese…. because cheese makes everything better. And if you want other great recipes for zucchini, TRY these recipes too. Lemon Zucchini Bread and for the chocolate lovers, and oldie but…
Read MoreGarden Series: Zucchini Baked Eggs
Breakfast. Brunch. Lunch. Or dinner. This recipe would be great. PLUS zucchini is basically everywhere during this summer season. It’s pretty much free. It’s simple to prepare and tastes amazing. Crunchy and cheesy zucchini is on my favorite foods list. Zucchini Baked Eggs 4 cups cubed zucchini 1 egg, beaten 1 cup Parmesan cheese Garlic…
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