Cabbage Steaks — Really? BE BRAVE with me!
Not a fan of boiled or steamed cabbage? Me neither! But these caramelized, grilled cabbage steaks make THE BEST side or plant-based main course.
Cabbage Steaks with Spicy Tomato Aioli
Ingredients I large cabbage, cut into ½ inch thick slices 3 tablespoons Garlic EVOO for brushing * ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon Sweet or Smoked Paprika * Salt
Easy Trio of Hummus Appetizers
When it comes to Hummus, fresh and home-made is as good as it gets – and so easy to make!
Hummus 3 Ways — Pumpkin, Beet & Lemon Hummus
Ingredients Savory Pumpkin Hummus 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons tahini 3-5 cloves of garlic 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained and rinsed 1 cup pumpkin puree 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive
Healthy Meatballs
I love meatballs, and in my quest to make them healthy, I have started making them with ground chicken or turkey. But the lack of fat in the meat means, that they need an additional punch of flavor.
Chicken Meatballs in Peppa Sauce
Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken 1 egg beaten 2-3 tablespoons O&V Bruschetta Dry Mix (Original, Formaggio, Picante, Olive)* 2 tablespoons water 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons O&V Garlic
Chilled Spanish Smoky Tomato Soup (Vegan options included)
A Spanish chilled soup that is gazpacho’s lesser known, but thicker, creamier cousin! A fabulous no-cook option for a week night.
Smoky Salmorejo — Chilled Spanish Tomato Soup
Ingredients 2 ½ lbs vine ripened tomatoes, cored and chopped 4 one-inch thick slices of ciabatta (or other rustic white bread) 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
Quick Zucchini Noodle Dinner
Zucchini noodles -- zoodles, are a great way to mimic a traditional pasta dish but one that is low carb with a nutritional punch.
Zucchini Pesto Pasta
Ingredients 2 medium zucchini, julienned thin, or spiralized 3 slices bacon, chopped (optional) ** ¼ cup green onions cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup cherry tomatoes 2-3