Easy, Delicious Spring Veggies!
Asparagus, carrots, baby potatoes, and sugar snap peas tossed in a lemony EVOO and minced garlic roast to perfection in a parchment packet creating a tender, moist and tasty side dish that is healthy, quick, flavorful and just plain easy!
Grilled Salad with Citrus
Grilling the radicchio intensifies its flavor and is a great counterpoint to the sweet oranges and the slight warmth and cinnamon spice taste of the dressing. Topped with Candied Pecans, it is a perfect balance of bitter, sweet, and savory.
Grilled Radicchio & Orange Salad
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 2 medium navel oranges (divided) 2 blood oranges or Cara Cara oranges (or substitute with additional navel
Spicy & Versatile Condiment!
Like pesto, this light, fresh, but spicy sauce starts with herbs, nuts, and olive oil. Originating in Yemen and now served all over the Middle East. Here, Zhoug sauce makes a unique and easy addition to your weeknight meal planning.
Zhoug with Pasta
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) Zhoug 2 cups fresh cilantro, leaves and small stems only 1 cup fresh Italian parsley, leaves and small
Easy Make Ahead Sesame Pasta
A thick, creamy and perfectly spiced sauce over soba noodles punctuated with crisp cucumber, peppery arugula, and pickled radish is a quick, satisfying dish that is super flavorful! A perfect weeknight meal!
Cold Almond & Sesame Noodles
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 8 oz Soba noodles * ½ cup creamy almond butter 2 tablespoons O&V Roasted Sesame oil * 1-2 teaspoons
Delicious & Healthy Loaded Potatoes
Versatile, healthy, and endlessly customizable, these loaded black bean stuffed sweet potatoes are vegan, gluten free, easy, and make a fabulous stand-alone lunch or dinner or a side dish.
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Mexican Style
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 2 sweet potatoes 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1 cup black beans ½ cup quartered cherry tomatoes ½ cup corn
Candied Pecans Two Ways –Vegan and Delicious
Candied Pecans are a personal favorite – sweet, delectable, a great snack and a fabulous home-made edible gift for the holiday season. Toss them in salads, garnish pies, add to oatmeal or sprinkle on a charcuterie board.