Homemade Hummus
I have been challenged with children who, for lack of a better word, are high-maintenance when it comes to their hummus. I have tried to make my own homemade version a handful of times, only to hear them cry, “Where’s the real hummus?” Excuse me? This is the real stuff tootsie! After I let my [...]
Roasted Napa Cabbage with Sesame Dressing
My CSA bag from Our Local Foods was plentiful last week. And one of the largest items was a Napa cabbage. I felt slawed-out today, being that slaw is commonly my go-to recipe for cabbage. But I ran across a recipe from Eating Well that inspired me. I changed up the recipe to make [...]
Greens with Goat Cheese and Strawberries
My dear friend Sue has brought a number of dishes over to me to enjoy while I’m laid up. First off, she sent me homemade hummus with about 3 pounds of snap peas and celery to dip into it. My kids and I devoured it! I am still waiting on that recipe to share with [...]
Chickpea Basmati Rice with Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad
My friend Denise brought this tasty meal over to us last week. While I don’t have an itemized recipe list to share, the ingredients are truly simple and should take you less than 30 minutes to prepare from start to finish! I’m quite certain the basmati and chickpea dish was not meant to be served [...]
Ravioli with White Beans and Spinach
Like most nights, last night was a bit of a tight squeeze with regards to time. But your dinner (and health) need-not be compromised! Enter my quick and easy ravioli dish – packed with protein, fiber, and veggies! It couldn’t be easier (or tastier) when time is not on your side. Ravioli with White Beans [...]
Black Beans – Two Ways
Tonight I made an amazingly tasty, and simple meatless dish for Meatless Monday. When I’m using canned black beans, it literally takes no more than 10 minutes to whip together. I love that this dish is rich in fiber, protein, antioxidants, potassium and vitamin A! But what I love even more is it’s taste….give this [...]
Citrus Infused Tofu and Udon Noodle Salad
This is the PERFECT first-day-of-Spring meal! Light, citrusy, healthy AND flavorful. It’ll make you have a better appreciation for tofu – promise If you like the taste of orange zest, you’ll really enjoy this dish. Eat Well Charleston!! CITRUS INFUSED TOFU AND UDON NOODLE SALAD Serves 4 Ingredients Tofu: 1 1-lb package firm tofu, sliced [...]
Black Bean Soup with Roasted Corn and Red Pepper Quesadillas
On rainy, cold days I often turn to warm thick soups to take off the chill. I’ve been making this black bean soup for a few years now, after my aunt sent me The Real Food Daily Cookbook, by Ann Gentry. Her LA-based vegan restaurants, Real Food Daily, are absolutely amazing! If I had [...]
Brussels Sprouts – Two Ways
Most people I come into contact with seem to have an aversion to Brussels sprouts. I believe the reasons are two-fold. For one, their first encounter with it was likely a tasteless, limp, boiled version. Second, they are just plain dumbfounded when it comes to preparation, so avoiding them altogether is just, well, easier. I’m [...]
Lisa’s White Bean Enchiladas
My dear friend from Kalamazoo, MI, Lisa Cavanaugh, cooked this dish for my husband and me over six years ago – and my husband (you know him, the lover of all foods Mexican) to this day asks why I don’t make it more often. Truthfully I lost the recipe, so I gave Lisa a call [...]