Vegetarian Lox!! Whaaat????
Smoked salmon, bagels and cream cheese go so well together, especially when topped with some sliced red onion and capers. But what if you are hosting vegetarians – well I decided to make a tomato lox marinated in tamari, smoked EVOO and kelp powder to replicate those wonderful flavors.
Bagels with Tomato Lox
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 6 large Roma tomatoes 3 tablespoons tamari/soy sauce /coconut aminos 2 teaspoons O&V Smoked EVOO * 1 teaspoon water 1
South African Spiced Veggies
Cauliflower rubbed with a chakalaka mix characterized by a spicy seasoning of crushed chili and fragrant spices is a delicious, distinctive and a fabulous addition to your dinner table. Paired with a cooling mint sauce, you can serve this as a side or as I have with couscous, to make a healthy dinner.
Spicy Chakalaka Seasoned Vegetables
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 1 head cauliflower 3 multi-colored bell peppers (red, orange, and yellow0 1 bulb garlic 3 tablespoons O&V Garlic EVOO
Earthy Truffles Make Everything Better!
Decadent, earthy and certainly a special occasion side dish, this truffled cauliflower gratin kicks the idea of a side dish up a few notches.
Truffled Cauliflower Casserole
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 1 large head of cauliflower, cut in florets 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon + 3 teaspoons
Warm Side for the Cool Months!
A warm, roasted potato salad is a next-level potato side dish that is perfect for holiday feasting or just a great side for any meal. There is flavor-loaded goodness in every bite!
Warm Honey Mustard Roasted Potato Salad
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 2 lbs baby potatoes (Yukon gold, red, purple, or a mix) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons O&V
Red, Black, and Garlicky!
Tender black pasta cloaked in a garlicky, chunky diced tomato sauce that is ready in less than 20 minutes but tastes like it has simmered much longer thanks to the dehydrated Arrabbiata spice mix. Add a burst of fresh basil to the party, and your tastebuds will be dancing tonight!
Black Spaghetti Arrabbiata
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 2 tablespoons O&V Garlic EVOO * 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1/3 cup O&V Arrabbiata Spice mix * 6-7 garlic