Category: Entrees (Vegetarian)

Surprise!  Another zucchini recipe. You’re not sick of zucchini yet, right? Good, because I’ve got more where this comes from.  But don’t worry, soon enough you’ll be getting some butternut squash recipes since that’s the next big harvest from our garden.  The good news is that if you don’t like zucchini (you’re crazy) you can… Continue reading Zucchini Polenta Pie (Meatless Monday)

When I was young I could easily eat half a pizza, without thinking twice (seriously, it’s true).  That is, only if it wasn’t made by my mom.  Not to say her pizza was bad.  In fact, it was always delicious, but when you’re young you never want the homemade version of things, you want the… Continue reading Homemade Veggie Pizza with Oat Flour Crust (Gluten-Free)

I can remember visiting my grandparents in Northern Ohio when I was young and the first thing I would do when I got to their house was raided the refrigerator.  I’d bypass the hugs and kisses and go straight for two things; maraschino cherries, and green olives.  Yes, it’s true.  I didn’t necessarily eat them… Continue reading Zucchini and Eggplant Pizzas (a low carb indulgence)

I was nervous when Nick came in with these zucchini from our garden.  In the case of squash, bigger is not necessarily better.  I always find the smaller squash to be more sweet and less seedy.  He was so proud though, I mean, check it out…. To my surprise, these gigantic zucchini were neither bland… Continue reading Homegrown (and huge) Zucchini Saute with Quinoa

Look mom, no clean up!  Don’t you just love recipes that involve little clean-up?   Yes, there is cod under there.  I promise.  It’s hard to see under all those fresh vegetables, but do some digging and you’ll find it. Speaking of vegetables, do you like them?  The other day I did an experiment in… Continue reading Fresh Summer Vegetable Cod Pockets (Mess-Free and Full of Flavor)

Sometimes all I want for dinner is a big bowl of veggies.  Do you ever feel that way? If you’re like Nick, you might be making a face right now…..for him, he could eat a big bowl of veggies, but only if it comes with two large slices of buttery bread.  Anyway, I actually made… Continue reading Simple Zucchini with Lemon Basil Pesto (Meatless Monday)

Do you ever see a really good deal on a cookbook and feel obligated to buy it?  I’m normally not an impulse shopper, but when it comes to certain things, like cookbooks, I am!  Our local grocery store has a giant cookbook sale every once in a while, and last year this book was on… Continue reading Zucchini Pasta with Red Sauce and Oat-Filled Turkey Meatballs

We have a chef who often comes into the supermarket where I work and demos delicious vegetarian cuisine for the customers.  I sometimes get to be a part of the demos, but other times I just enjoy watching and learning (and eating of course).  Last month Chef Bryan (see below) came in to make a… Continue reading Cashew, Lentil and Brown Rice-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Nick and I had my mom, dad, and his mom over for dinner one Saturday (a while ago) to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes beat Penn State (yeah, I had to say that).  We decided to make this delicious “Inside-Out Lasagna” because I wanted to practice making it before I demoed it at work (in… Continue reading Inside-Out Vegetarian Lasagna (Meatless Monday)

This past summer I learned a really great secret about kale and smoothies.  I was talking to my neighbor about how I try so hard to enjoy kale in smoothies, but I can’t.  Spinach blends so well and fits into smoothies like a charm, but I want to enjoy kale in smoothies too, because kale… Continue reading How Do I Make Kale Taste GOOD in a Smoothie?! (FAQ Friday)