Cuisine: Vegetarian
Artichoke Heart Carbonara
Our whole family is obsessed with carbonara. When there is nothing to eat, this is our go-to meal. It's simple, fast and so good. This Artichoke Heart Carbonara is a vegetarian version (no bacon here!). Oh, and did I mention, we LOVE artichokes?! Fortunately, I always have cans of artichokes in my pantry.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Artichoke Melts
Here's a different idea for lunch. We tend to have a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches, and that gets rather boring. So to change it up, try these Artichoke Melts. I always have cans of artichoke hearts in the pantry. It has slices of hard-boiled eggs on the bottom and is topped with a mixture of artichoke hearts, cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, mayo, garlic powder, and some dill before going under the broiler until it's golden brown. Yum!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter
My friends Jennifer and Heather reminded me of Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter recipe. It’s one of the simplest, sweetest most delicious tomato sauces. It takes only 5 minutes to prep and then simmers on the stovetop. She recommends using it on gnocchi, spaghetti, penne or rigatoni.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Tuscan White Bean and Lentil Soup
This Tuscan White Bean and Lentil Soup is easy and quick to make. It can be made in an Instant Pot, a Slow Cooker or on the stovetop. This soup calls for the rind of Parmesan cheese. The rind adds a robust flavor. You should never throw out the rinds. I keep them in a ziplock bag in the freezer. You can use it for soups, stews, risottos, tomato sauce, etc.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Green Chili Egg Casserole
There are so many things to like about this Green Chili Egg Casserole. You can prepare it the day before ready to bake the next day or you can also bake it and freeze it into individual portions. Oh, and did I mention that it's absolutely delicious?!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Cauliflower rice is full of antioxidants like vitamin A and vitamin C, which can help lower your risk of cancer. Having had cancer, I am all for that. This Cauliflower Fried Rice is a great rice substitute being low in calories and carbs and is ideal for people with diabetes. The beauty of this dish is that you can use any vegetables you have on hand and make it your own.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 3 - 4 Servings
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
I have had a lone sweet potato on my counter since the holidays. I decided to make this Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole. It turned out to be absolutely delicious. It's vegetarian and packed with flavor!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Green Beans with Warm Raisin-Caper Dressing
I love these Green Beans with Warm Raisin-Caper Dressing. The beans are blanched, quickly drained and then tossed with capers, golden raisins, whole-grain mustard and sherry vinegar. You could use this vinaigrette on other vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc. It would also be delicious on salmon.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Eating Black-Eyed Peas on New Year's Day is thought to bring a prosperous year filled with luck. This year we could all use some luck! The black-eyed peas are symbolic of pennies or coins, and a coin is sometimes added to the pot or left under the dinner bowls. This Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a delicious way to dress up a can of black-eyed peas!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Bang Bang Cauliflower
When we're looking for a spicy, flavorful side to brighten up our dinner, I give you Bang Bang Cauliflower. Not only is it quick and easy, but the dish is super adaptable. Not a fan of spice? Go easy on the sriracha and bump up the chili sauce. Hate cilantro (which I do!)? Ditch it in favor of thinly sliced green onions. You can make it your own!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
