Autumn is here and I couldn’t be happier about it. The leaves are changing and the air is crisp. This time of year means curling up with books, warm blankets and large mugs of tea. For me, the change in seasons means meal planning and cooking comfort meals. All my scarfs and cozy hats are […]
Category: Vegetarian
Zucchini Salad with Mint and Basil
September is here, my two are back in school and that means it’s time for me to get back into the routine of fast lunches and dinners. The farmers markets are full of amazing produce so instead of thinking about crock-pot dinners just yet, I’m taking full advantage of the freshest ingredients to stock […]
Saffron and Mushroom Risotto
This warm and comforting bowl of risotto hit the spot for a rainy Friday night dinner. Risotto is really simple to make and requires few ingredients however those ingredients should be the best you can find. A quality vegetable or chicken stock is essential in my opinion along with the best Parmesan you can get […]
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
I know fall is right around the corner when my 6 a.m. runs are dark and a jacket is required. The air is crisp and the wind has a chill which can only mean one thing, soup season. Hooray! This recipe was on my old blog but this version is slightly tweaked and it really has […]
Zucchini Pasta & Basil Cilantro Pesto
S U M M E R in a bowl. Nothing speaks summer louder than this zucchini pasta with a bright cilantro and basil pesto with notes of garlic and lemon tossed with tomatoes and sheep feta. Zucchini makes an incredibly good grain free noodle and I think this “pasta” would convert anyone that doesn’t believe […]