Refreshingly crunchy, slightly sweet and sour with a hint of saltiness. What a fabulous way to enjoy a wide variety of vegetables and a great way to save any veggies in your fridge that might be on their way out. You can use different vegetables, mixing and matching or use just one. The vegetables I…
Author: Judy Matusky
5 Herbs for Every Kitchen
Fresh herbs add that special something to a recipe. They elevate simple dishes. They add brightness and interest, infusing dishes with fresh summer flavors. Simple dishes like peas and onions with freshly snipped dill or roasted potatoes with earthy rosemary become dinner party worthy. Herbs are easy to grow. If you have a small, sunny…
Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Crispy Parmesan
I know! I know! Cabbage, really? Well, my prediction is that cabbage will be the new kale and lookout Brussels sprouts because this sweet and creamy roasted veggie is taking its well-deserved seat at the cruciferous table. Like kale and sprouts, it’s in the nutrient powerhouse family of cancer-fighting cruciferous veggies and we should all…
Curry Roasted Cauliflower
Roasting vegetables results in the caramelization of the natural sugars in vegetables which intensifies the flavor and sweetness. Roasting is a fast and easy way to make lots of vegetables at one time. Place a variety of vegetables on several sheet pans and roast them all at the same time on different racks in your…
Winter Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash
Salads are not always my go-to once cold weather sets in but I’ve found that if I change up my summer salad veggies for more seasonal ingredients, I enjoy them so much more. This salad recipe was sent to me by my cousin Deborah, and I loved her easy to assemble wintery ingredients. She used…
Hassle-Free Weeknight Sprouts
For many of you, your “to-do” list is never-ending. Between working, kids activities, social events, and family commitments, there never seems to be enough hours in the day. Alexa, at Athens Nutrition, believes that making satisfying meals should not contribute to your stress so she’s provided us with an easy way to make delicious, hassle-free…
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
This vegetarian tortilla soup is packed with smokey flavor, spice, and crunch! Since you’re using lots of pantry ingredients, it’s convenient and quick to assemble. You can regulate the heat level with the amount of jalapeno pepper you add, I’m only using half but if you like it hot, add the whole pepper. Combining the…
Easy Homemade Granola
Making homemade granola was never on my “to do” list. There are so many brands and varieties to choose from, it never seemed worth the effort to make my own. But then I learned how easy it was to make. And I can adjust the ingredients to my preference. Mixing a variety of nuts and…
Chicken Caesar Tray Bake
The familiar flavors of chicken Caesar salad but on a sheet pan for an all-in-one easy, weeknight dinner. And to make it even faster to assemble, you’ll be using frozen green beans so no need to wash and trim the fresh beans.
Vegan Tacos with Soy Curls
Soy curls? I was skeptical at first but this 100% non-GMO soy bean product from Butler foods is amazing! They have the texture of chicken or beef and can be seasoned to match the flavors of your favorite meat-forward dishes. This recipe was adapted from one at Bon Appetit which highlights the seasonings for tacos…
Fruity and Zesty Cranberry Sauce in Under 15 minutes!
If you’ve never made homemade cranberry sauce, this is the year to give it a try. This recipe is so easy, taking only about 15 minutes to make so you can skip the canned version. I like my cranberry sauce tart rather than sweet. I think it brings a balance to all the sweet and…
Shrimp with Lemon and Harissa
Shrimp is so versatile. It’s a lean protein that can be added to almost any dish both hot and cold or eaten as is, steamed and dipped in your favorite cocktail sauce. Frozen shrimp is a staple in my freezer. Forgot to take the bag out of the freezer, no worries. Rinse in a colander…