I love simmering a pot of beans on a brisk evening and even though it’s spring, it has been cold. My recipe for these creamy smoky pinto beans is so comforting and will warm you up just like snuggling in your favorite blanket with your kitty cat, dog or human. The smokiness is from the…
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Tandoori Tofu Skewers with Coconut Curry Raita
Tandoori Tofu Skewers with Coconut Curry Raita is the perfect dish to introduce your party guests to tofu for those that have never tried it since its flavor is everything but bland. Tofu can be made into a myriad of dishes and is low fat and full of protein, so on those “Meatless Mondays” or…
Grilled Portobello Mushroom & Corn Tacos with Poblano Chili & Avocado Crema
Grilling season is among us and I can’t be happier because it brings out so many flavors in everything you throw on it, plus cleanup couldn’t be easier. My recipe for grilled Portobello mushroom & corn tacos with poblano chili & avocado crema truly is my favorite grilling recipe right now for tacos. Mexican food…
Chili Lime Tequila Shrimp Skewers with Chipotle Baja Sauce
The weather is getting warmer and people are entertaining outside more and what is delicious party food that comes to mind this time of year? Well…my chili lime tequila shrimp skewers with chipotle Baja sauce will satisfy your cravings so heat up the barbecue and throw these on it, your party guests will be so…
Dijon Pork Chops with Pear, Ginger & Cherry Compote
Are you like me and received gift baskets for the holidays with tons of pears? And what do you do with them all? So this week I’m making a few recipes with them. The first is this delicious compote that I came up with that is fabulous pork chops. Traditionally apple sauce is the first…
Stove-top Vegan Macaroni & Cheese
What do you crave on a cold and rainy day? I crave “stick to your ribs” foods, like stews, casseroles and yes…the ultimate comfort food Macaroni & Cheese. Its rainy today and I haven’t blogged a recipe in a while and I thought today would be a perfect day to do so. There is nothing…
Curried Chicken, Cheddar & Broccoli Puffs
Comfort food to me is really the connection of wonderful memories with good food and when I taste different comfort foods, especially from my childhood, it brings back the laughter, hugs and foods that warm my soul. The inspiration for this recipe comes from a longtime family favorite comfort dish my mom used to cook…
Smoked Stir Fry Japanese Eggplant & Green Beans with Cashews
What to have for dinner? It’s the question that always ponders many of us; I go through the same thing all the time. Sometimes you have all the ingredients right under your nose, or should I say in my vegetable garden. I harvested a bunch of Japanese eggplant in my garden yesterday as I was…
Mushroom Marsala Risotto
I love the flavor of Marsala wine in the classic Italian dish, chicken Marsala and I thought, why not use those wonderful flavors of the wine from that dish and use it in a delicious risotto but without the chicken. I did a party recently and instead of serving the risotto as a main course,…
Vegan Bolognaise Polenta Lasagna
Pot luck parties with friends and family are always so much fun; you can have a taste of many different foods and compare recipes. This always gives a host a bit of a break from having to cook all the food, especially for a big party. I always have fond memories of pot luck parties…
