Summer = Greg’s (my husband) garden-fresh tomatoes! In honor of my husband’s dedication to growing and nurturing these little and not so little gems, I’m rounding up our favorite tomato recipes that I’ve been making this summer. This year is our 2nd annual “Tomato Palooza” and we’re not letting Covid-19 stop this festive outdoor family…
Category: “On the Go” Lunches
Rustic Tomato Toast (Pan Con Tomate)
When you have overly ripe tomatoes, almost too soft to slice, make Pan Con Tomate. This humble, rustic toast is a way to take tomatoes and bread and turn them into a meal. You need only a few simple ingredients but the quality of these ingredients is what creates perfection. Be sure to use the…
Whole Grain Black Bean Burgers
I hesitated to post this recipe because of the longish list of ingredients but it’s mostly things you probably have in your fridge and pantry. These bean burgers get their texture from a mixture of whole grains. I suggest using a blend of grains like barley, Kamut, farro and some wild rice because these grains…
Cooking From Your Pantry
Things are very uncertain right now. We are practicing social distancing, and restaurants in the area are closed for dine-in service. Whether or not we want to, we are cooking and eating at home. Some of us find solace in cooking, the act of feeding our families, that tiny bit of control we have in…
Pantry Practical Chickpea Salads
As we all find ourselves eating at home, coming up with creative ways to use our freshly stocked canned goods becomes a new challenge. Here are two ways to whip together an easy bean salad using chickpeas or any canned bean on your shelf. Canned beans are a hearty source of plant-based protein, rich in…
Zesty Shrimp and Noodle Salad
I made this for a recent family gathering and it was a hit. It’s versatile because you can serve it warm or make it ahead and serve it cold. For the noodles, choose your favorite spaghetti, thinner pasta is better. I used gluten-free brown rice pasta (Jovial brand) but any would work well. The ginger,…
Kale Pesto Pasta
when it’s summer and basil is growing wild in your garden, by all means, make basil pesto. In the middle of winter when fresh basil is scarce, kale is a great sub. You can find bunches of kale year round making it a perfect pesto swap and, it’s vibrant green color won’t turn brown like…
Kohlrabi Fritters with Minted Yogurt
I was walking through my favorite veggie market, Gentiles in Newtown Square, when I saw a bunch of crazy looking spiky, green bulbs with thick stems and huge leaves. I had to buy them. What I bought was kohlrabi. Kohlrabi lives in the same cruciferous family as cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts but it doesn’t…
Nutty Barley Salad with Orange and Fresh Mint
Barely is a firm textured, nutty whole-grain containing beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber that lowers cholesterol. It takes a little time to cook so I make it over the weekend and use it in salads and as a side dish during the week. I even mix barley with steel-cut oats (another high soluble fiber…
Vegetarian Taco Bowl
We’re using TVP for the plant-based protein in this bowl. What is TVP you ask? TVP is textured vegetable protein which is made from soy flour, providing a good dose of plant protein. TVP is relatively flavorless making it ideal for absorbing the flavors in recipes. Once rehydrated in hot water or broth, you can…
One-Pot Pasta with Turkey Meatballs
If you haven’t already noticed, I love the simple recipes found in Ellie Krieger’s cookbooks. She has found a way to link simple, healthy cooking with ingredients that taste great! Here’s another recipe from her new book, Whole in One, where she focuses on one pot, one skillet and one sheet pan meals for easy…
Cauliflower “Risotto” with Shrimp and Peas
Cauliflower rice is a nutrient dense, low carb way to add volume to your meals without adding extra calories. The fiber and water content of cauliflower fills you up, allowing you to feel satisfied with smaller portions. Ellie Krieger brings us this recipe from her new book, Whole in One. It’s a one-pot dish, super easy…
