If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again…with pasta. Fregola, or fregula, is just another word for what children and adults like best. This Sardinian import is typically semolina dough rolled into teeny balls and toasted in the oven. It’s like the Mini Cooper of pasta – so cute your reluctant veggie eaters willContinue reading “You Will Eat Your Vegetables! Fregola”
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No Recipe, Just Roasted Veggies
Incredibly flexible, super simple…big batch roasted vegetables help compensate for the loss of summer. These babies all spent time in a 400 degree oven, with tougher stuff like squash, peppers and onions hitting the racks first, tomatoes going in last- 10-15 minutes til bursting. Prep time 10 minutes, cooking time for 1/2-3/4 inch chunks upContinue reading “No Recipe, Just Roasted Veggies”
Getting Closer Carrots
A couple of years ago, my radio producer and I ate the best roasted carrots ever from The Little Owl – cooked with olive oil, almost black in color, we couldn't stop talking about them. Since then (actually before), I've been working on my glazed carrot technique (don't laugh). And while this recipe can't compare,Continue reading “Getting Closer Carrots”
Everything but the…Cauliflower
It's not a guarantee, but it's similar to high school yearbook status in my house. As in, “Vegetables most likely to be eaten…” If they're roasted and flavor dense or presented in a form residents are predisposed to like (i.e. puréed cauliflower and potato), I have a higher degree of success. Thus the spiced andContinue reading “Everything but the…Cauliflower”
Veggie Zoup
In my house we call it zesty zoup, not necessarily because it's zesty (although it can be) but because we like saying zesty zoup. This vegan big batch recipe is a late summer staple. Mid winter veggies work just as well. The addition of barley gives a whole grain chewiness. Try adding quinoa if you'dContinue reading “Veggie Zoup”
Gary’s Green Beans
The love of my life prefers veggies with flavor. And this one fits the bill. I've made versions inside and out. But today the stove had to support an already crowded grill. Any onion, shallot, or garlic (!) will work, but the red is pretty. Ingredients: 1 red onion, halved and sliced into half moonsContinue reading “Gary’s Green Beans”
Mixed Grill
Yes it was meat free Monday. No, I did not feel like going to the store. So we're going to consider this something like an Arnold Palmer, 1/2 lemonade and half iced tea. Except in this case it's a half vegan mixed grill (the other half is chicken). Skinless boneless chicken can take on flavorContinue reading “Mixed Grill”
Take Out…Sort Of
If at first you don't succeed, try Chinese. …and it need not be authentic. But it can make veggies really appealing :). And it's pretty quick -20 minutes start to table – I prepped, picked up, cooked, dropped off children at multiple activities all the while. Ah spring! I call it lo mein, andContinue reading “Take Out…Sort Of”
A Letter to My Vegan Friends
In the spirit of “use it up” I found myself at lunch, eye balling half a head of cauliflower. In dollar terms it didn’t amount to much, but I’m still trying to find that perfect balance of using the food I buy. Plus it forces me (us) to sometimes eat vegetables that otherwise might beContinue reading “A Letter to My Vegan Friends”
Fried Rice Du Jour
So the other day my son says, “Can you make the fried rice with only egg and chicken?” “Why yes, son,” I said. “I can make fried rice with only chicken and egg. But I won't.” “Why not?” “Why do you think?” “Because you want us to eat our vegetables?” Bingo! And for that youContinue reading “Fried Rice Du Jour”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 