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Category Archives: Vegetables
July 1, 2016 – Brain food and the Puzzle Contest
Every Friday the Wall Street Journal has a crossword puzzle contest. It’s a meta puzzle based on the solution to the puzzle. It’s always tricky and John and I usually work on it together. So what better food for our mental … Continue reading
June 30, 2016 – Penne with shrimp and broccoli
Here I am combining two of my favorite things, crossword puzzles and food. The sauce for this penne dish consisted of peanut sauce, fish sauce, pasta water, and a few drops of sesame oil. Using plenty of vegetables cuts down … Continue reading
Posted in pescatarian, Shellfish, Vegetables
Tagged broccoli, carrots, cilantro, fish sauce, garlic, mushrooms, onion, Peanut sauce, penne
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June 29, 2016 – Fish tacos and black beans
We got some fresh cod from the store that John cooked to perfection. I made the crema (yogurt, cumin, salt) and sliced some topping vegetables. For the black beans I used a tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, Fresno chile, a little … Continue reading
June 28, 2016 – Caesar salad
I love to cut up vegetables. But I do not like to make salad. Not at all! So I am always surprised when I do make one that I think, “Hmm, this is good! I should do this more often.” … Continue reading
June 27, 2016 – Chickpea stew
This is a favorite choice of mine for Meatless Monday. It is a combination of vegetables you probably already have like celery, carrots, and onion. Plus it is a good way to use up extra bits like the two mushrooms … Continue reading
Posted in Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged carrots, Celery, Cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, ditalini, garlic, kale, onion, oregano, thyme, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian
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June 17, 2016 – Something for nothing
On Sunday we are having a Father’s Day do and one of the dishes I am making is a roasted beet salad. (I will be posting that on Sunday.) The beets come with their leaves attached so we used the … Continue reading
Posted in Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged beet greens, garlic, Olive oil, penne, pine nuts, raisins, Vegan, vegetarian
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June 1, 2016 – Farfalle with carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, and onions in peanut sauce
We really stretched the pasta tonight by adding a bunch of vegetables. I sautéed the mushrooms, onions, garlic, and carrots while the pasta cooked. John toasted some sesame seeds and chopped up some green onions. Right before the farfalle was … Continue reading
Posted in Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged broccoli, carrots, farfalle, green onions, mushrooms, Onions, pasta, sesame seeds, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian
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May 31, 2016 – Grilled chicken thighs with zucchini and couscous
Now that it is heating up here in Utah, it is time for more outdoor cooking. John cooked the chicken thighs on the grill painting them with barbecue sauce on the last turn. This way the skin gets crispy and … Continue reading
Posted in Poultry, Vegetables
Tagged chicken, chicken thighs, couscous, mushrooms, Onions, zucchini
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May 23, 2016 – Meatless Monday
Have you tried Meatless Monday? Meatless Monday in the U.S. was started in 2003 and is spreading worldwide. It’s good for you and good for the planet. Most of all it is just a tasty alternative to your meat-centric lifestyle. … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged broccoli, Meatless Monday, mushrooms, Olive oil, penne, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian
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May 16, 2016 – Creative leftovers
I am visiting my best friend who is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. She is going to be fine but the chemo is taking its toll on her energy and spirit. So this week I am just going with the … Continue reading
