Don’t have time to cook? Hate to cook? Don’t know what to do with certain foods? Want to save money on meals? I hope to inspire you and help you create delicious meals that are healthy and simple to make as well as fast and affordable.
Sweet potato1 lg Onion1 Leek-white part only, washed well8 cloves garlic1/2 head cabbagePink Himalayan saltFreshly ground black pepper1/2 tsp ground fennel seedsOlive oil, tossed into veg before cookingApple cider vinegar-sprinkle on after cookingMix all in a large baking dish & bake @ 375 degrees for about an hour. Sprinkle with apple cider vinegar. Serve
1 small sugar pumpkin per person Olive oil 1-2 tsp sage (amount varies depending on how many servings, this is based on 2) 1-2 tsp thyme (amount varies depending on how many servings…) 1-5 cups Almond milk (amount depends on number of servings and desired thickness) 1-2 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt or plain sea salt Freshly…… Continue reading Creamy Rich Pumpkin Soup
Spaghetti squash is a winter type squash with lots of versatility. You can make a whole meal out of it easily and fairly quickly. Cut it in half lengthwise, brush it with olive oil, sprinkle it with your favorite herbs place it on a baking pan cut side down and bake it at 350° for…… Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Bowl or with Stir Fry Vegetables
1 Spaghetti Squash 4 tablespoons of olive oil 1 Garlic clove finely chopped ½ cup parsley 1 chopped onion 1 chopped tomato Chicken or vegetable broth Carrots and Spring onions Pink sea salt and pepper to taste Cut the spaghetti squash in two pieces and clean it by removing all the seeds. Bake it in…… Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Soup
This is a warming comfort food type meal with lots of great nutrition. Make this on a cold, damp, rainy day and you’ll feel warmed to the bones. Choose any combination of fall/winter veggies such as: butternut, acorn, buttercup, pumpkin squashes, small purple turnip, carrots, green or red peppers, eggplant, cauliflower, big sweet or purple…… Continue reading Roasted Winter Veggies with Maple Glaze
Cranberries are a popular berry here in the northeast and cranberry bogs can be seen in various places especially as you get closer to my favorite place ever, Cape Cod. This dish is Fall at its best; it’s slightly sweet-tart and savory. It will also satisfy that sweet craving you might have. 2 small acorn…… Continue reading Acorn Squash with Fresh Cranberries
This is the perfect fall dip especially if you can use freshly roasted sugar pumpkin! It’s easy to do, just get the smallest sugar pumkin you can find, cut it in half and clean out the seeds and inside strings, brush cut sides with olive oil, place face down on cooking sheet, roast at 350…… Continue reading Pumpkin Hummus
1 lg. onion, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and sliced thickly 1 small-medium eggplant, peeled, cut into chunks 1 lg. zucchini 4-6 tomatoes – depending on size 2 lg. bell peppers – red green or yellow cut into 1” wide, long slices 4 cloves garlic – chopped 4 tablespoons olive oil Salt and Freshly ground…… Continue reading Eggs Baked atop Roasted Nightshade Vegetables
I had to use up a basket full of tomatoes that I had picked from my garden because I had another basket worth of tomatoes waiting to be picked again. I’ve been growing several varieties of tomatoes including grape, cherry, roma, multi-color & yellow flesh heirloom. I was considering making a traditional gazpacho like I…… Continue reading Raw Tomato Soup
Today I had the best tuna salad sandwich I’ve ever tasted. It didn’t come from a can and it didn’t come from a restaurant; it cam from my own kitchen. A few days ago my neighbor gave me wild caught albacore tuna steaks from Trader Joes. I had never had tuna in any form other than…… Continue reading The Best Tuna Salad Ever
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