Bok choy is such a versatile veggie. It can be sauteed, roasted, stewed , or served raw in a salad. I’m so happy that the extra tender “baby” version has become so readily available. I bought these beautiful babies washed and ready to cook at the local Trader Joe’s. After some unnecessarily agonizing internal…
Spicy Garlic Snow Peas
Peas! I love them all: crispy-sweet snap peas, English peas, garden peas, split peas, and,of course, snow peas. I throw them into my curries, stir-fries, rice dishes and soups year round but they’re so good this time of year that they need a chance to shine on their own. This may not be that dish,…
“Hold the Mayo” Cole Slaw
I call this “cabbage salad” when I bring it to barbecues so that folks don’t associate it with the heavy, mushy, mayonnaisey cole slaws they may be more familiar with. While the yogurt dressing adds just the right bit of creaminess and traditional celery seed flavor, the vegetables stay crisp while the onions give it…
Herb Mustard Baby Potatoes
I love my weekly meal planning and usually adhere strictly to my list while grocery shopping, only calling an audible if there’s an amazing sale. My Achilles death star exhaust port of impulse buying, however, is colorful food. Heirloom carrots, rainbow chard, combo grape packs, purple and green cauliflower – all these end up in…
Caramelized Sweet Plantains
This recipe is what the “Splurge” tag of this blog was made for: buttery, sugary deliciousness. I wasn’t sure whether to post this as a dessert or side dish but we serve it on the side of Cuban Black Beans and Rice for a crazy hearty, vegan meal. This is a rare splurge in our family…
Crockpot Black Beans
Beans! The classic canned food which, along with canned tomatoes, makes up over half of our pantry. No longer now that I’ve discovered just how easy it is to make beans from scratch in the crockpot. The night before we were planning to have these for dinner, I started the beans soaking and chopped/ measured…
Broccolini with Toasted Garlic
So, here’s something I didn’t know: broccolini (aka baby broccoli) is a cross between broccoli and kale. I always thought it was related to rapini but I was wrong. Shortly after I discovered the origins of broccolini, I discovered RAW format images. I’m so excited to be able to correct for the crappy lighting…
Skinny Colcannon
Colcannon is a St. Patrick’s Day tradition for us and this version is just as delicious and creamy as the fatty, butter traditional. This is our second year making the lighter version and I’ll never go back. While you can use frozen cauliflower in a pinch, it tends to be more fibrous. The final dish…
Coconut Almond Rice
This decadent, indulgent rice is a great with any tropical-themed dish. It’s a rare splurge at our house but the brown rice helps me justify it in moderation. As simple to make as it is delicious. This is also amazing with white rice. Use only a cup of coconut milk and reduce the simmer time…
Mango Black Bean Salad
This salad is so easy to make and the combination of hearty beans and sweet mango, crunchy pepper, and tangy dressing is a winner. Serve as a refreshing side dish or as light but filling lunch. Mango Black Bean Salad Prep Time: 10 minutes Yield: 4 servingsCalories per serving: 192Fat per serving: 3.9g Ingredientsolive oil…
