Miso Cilantro Pesto with Ramen, Carrot Noodles & Roasted Asparagus

Millet Brown Rice RamenCreamy, Fresh, Light, Vegan, Dairy & Gluten Free

A new family favorite. So unexpected to have so much texture, flavor and delight in a bowl of ramen noodles that’s low in fat, non-dairy and gluten-free. There’s also the added enjoyment of making and eating carrot noodles. When made with a julienne peeler and lightly cooked, you get to twirl the carrot noodles Continue reading Miso Cilantro Pesto with Ramen, Carrot Noodles & Roasted Asparagus

Creamy Tomato Leek Fennel Soup with Coconut Cream and Pesto

Creamy Tomato Leek Fennel Soup with Coconut Cream and Pesto

Creamy Tomato Leek Fennel Soup Made with Canned Tomatoes and Some of Your Stash of Frozen Pesto

Soup season continues with this velvety-textured tomato soup made chunky with an abundance of diced fennel, celery, onion, leek and tomatoes. It’s packed with flavor from your favorite pesto and both stewed and fire roasted canned tomatoes. A Continue reading Creamy Tomato Leek Fennel Soup with Coconut Cream and Pesto

Baked Risotto Cakes Made with Leftover, Well-Chilled Risotto

Baked Risotto Cakes Made with Leftover, Well-Chilled RisottoBaked Risotto Cakes – Crispy Outside, Soft and Tender Inside

To maintain the perfect texture and creaminess, risotto is at its best when served hot from the pan. But, then there are the more forgiving Baked Risotto Cakes made from leftover and well-chilled risotto. A dusting of brown rice flour, a stint Continue reading Baked Risotto Cakes Made with Leftover, Well-Chilled Risotto

Creamy Lima Beans and Greens Soup – A True Classic

Creamy Lima Beans and Greens Soup

Creamy Lima Beans and Greens  Soup – Our Favorite Winter (Fall and Spring) Soup

Naturally Creamy Lima Beans and Greens Soup may become your go-to soup this winter and for many winters to come. Relatively quick cooking large limas (1 hour pre-soak and 1 hour cooking time) make a deeply nurturing, rich and flavorful broth.

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Cheese Quesadillas with Cilantro, Scallions and Two Cheeses

Cheese Quesadillas with Cilantro, Scallions and Two Cheeses

Cheese Quesadillas You’ll Love – Crisp, Creamy & Flavorful

Preparing for this past Saturday’s Bold Sauces Around the World cooking class (pictured above), I wanted to include a basic cheese quesadilla to serve with Mango Avocado Salsa. Easy enough to do. Or so I thought. The first quesadilla off the griddle was so disappointing. A soggy Continue reading Cheese Quesadillas with Cilantro, Scallions and Two Cheeses

Summer Squash Ribbons with Pesto – Dinner in 15 Minutes

Summer Squash Ribbons with Pesto – Dinner in 15 Minutes

Summer Squash Ribbons When You’re Awash in Summer Squash

Every August finds markets and gardens awash (as in saturated) with summer squash. Whether it’s too hot to cook or too little time, let summer squash ribbons come to the rescue. With a jar of pesto in your fridge, easily made and fun to eat Summer Squash Ribbons with Pesto are ready to serve in just 15 minutes. Continue reading Summer Squash Ribbons with Pesto – Dinner in 15 Minutes

Garden Vegetable Minestrone Soup Topped with Pesto

Garden Vegetable Minestrone – Colorful, Thick and Satisfying

I know, it’s odd to feature a recipe for soup when it’s so hot outside. But soup’s what I’d been cooking before the weather turned hot. And, fortunately, it will cool down again. And then you’ll be glad to have this tasty and satisfying Garden Vegetable Minestrone in your recipe collection. Continue reading Garden Vegetable Minestrone Soup Topped with Pesto