Cooking, Travel, and Cats with a Southern Twist
Being the person who holds all the parties and events in my family I am used to cooking for a lot of people. I think recipes with pasta fill people up and everyone goes home happy. Plus there are so many recipe combinations! Dreamfields Pasta offers many different pasta choices- spaghetti, lasagna, penne, linguine and … Continue reading “Creamy Tomato Sauce with Mushrooms and Artichokes over Linguine Recipe”
Summer is paradoxically the worst season for me to cook. You’d think that the abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs would prove to be inspiring, but seriously, y’all. It’s too flipping hot. I exist on cereal, smoothies, and home-rolled avocado sushi with the occasional salad or PB&J sandwich thrown in. Nothing real exciting there- I … Continue reading “Meatless Monday- Pesto and Pea Pasta Salad Recipe”
I have a real love of lettuce wraps, especially in the summer. Heaping a tasty pile of yum into a cool, crisp lettuce leaf and enjoying that crunch and the flavor, it’s just the best thing ever. And it’s incredibly easy to make a very flavorful, healthy version at home and enjoy it any time … Continue reading “Vegan Mushroom-Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Peanuts and Cilantro Recipe”
I know so many people who think sushi is hard, or that it can only be done by trained professionals, or that it takes lots of fancy, hard-to-find, expensive ingredients. Well, that’s *so* not true! Sushi is actually such a very simple, budget-friendly, and incredibly versatile meal that it’s well-worth taking the time to experiment … Continue reading “Homemade Vegetarian Sushi – Vegan, Easy, and Fun”
I do love Indian food, even though I am 100% sure I massacre the cooking methods. Indian food (as well as many many other international cuisines) lends itself to a meatless lifestyle pretty effortlessly. I do like trying simple curries at home and seeing what I can put together that’s easy and doesn’t make me … Continue reading “Simple Potato-Spinach Curry Recipe- Vegan and Gluten Free”
Red lentils are a nutritional powerhouse- 30% of their calories are from protein and they are an excellent source of iron. They are also one of the most versatile lentils since they just about melt into whatever you put them into. My husband isn’t a big fan of lentils, since the brown lentils can remain … Continue reading “Simple Red Lentil Curry Recipe- Low Fat, Vegan, Gluten Free”
I love a good, hearty soup in the winter. I like something filling but not fatty, and packed with veggies, which is especially lovely after the over-indulgences of the holidays. I was in the mood for a get-me-back-on-track meal and this soup really fit the bill. It’s also pretty simple to cook and comes together … Continue reading “Meatless Monday: Pasta e Fagoli Recipe- Vegan with a Gluten Free Option”
I’m looking for an easy meal to make in the days coming up to Christmas. Something comforting and full of flavor. And I also really want to use the PB2 I bought- I’ve been looking for a lower fat alternative to peanut butter for ages but I’ve never found anything that delivers the flavor without … Continue reading “Meatless Monday- Peanut Noodles with Broccoli Recipe- Vegan With a Gluten-Free Option”
Whole grains, wholesome beans, and roasted tomatoes pack a nutritional wallop in what has become one of my favorite soups to serve. A real departure from the typical bean dishes I make, Mexican Rice Soup is perfect for chilly winter nights, paired with some soft bread or corn chips and salsa. And let’s get real, … Continue reading “Meatless Monday: Mexican Rice Soup- Vegan and Gluten Free!”
Thank you to Mezzetta for sponsoring this post and inspiring me to create an awesome holiday recipe for my family to enjoy. I was so excited to be able to participate in the Mezetta Memories campaign! They have so many products that are perfect for adding a punch of flavor to dishes, and this time … Continue reading “Mezzetta Garlic Stuffed Olive Hummus Recipe & Fire-Roasted Red Pepper Hummus”