I’ve never been more in love with an appliance in my entire life! What appliance, pray tell, am I referring to? – my waffle maker, yes, my waffle maker! I’ve died and gone straight to waffle heaven! And why stop at potatoes – grilled cheese, quesadillas, brownies, omelettes, s’mores, cookies, pizza pockets and even mac & cheese! Grate, squeeze,…
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Vegetarian "Meat" Sauce
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Tis the season – how to regrow herbs in tin cans
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Baked Fruit & Veggie Chips 4 Ways
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New ways with an old standby – #pasta #crazedcook #recipes #tasty
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Category Archives: vegetables
roasted red pepper purée
Red pepper purée is a rich man’s ketchup, minus the price tag. It could not be easier to make and can be used in dressings, dips, sauces, stews, soups – anywhere you want a flavour boost.
red lentil carrot coconut soup
Red lentil, carrot coconut soup is perfect to have on hand and your slow cooker does all the work. Simply load it up, set it and forget it. Be greeted by a rich flavourful soup every single time.
pasta frittata with veggies & ham
For every cup of leftover pasta, whisk in an egg or 2, and I mean any pasta (and any eggs) – whether it’s loaded with vegetables, spicy sausage, succulent seafood, smoked chicken, meatballs – and whether it’s sauced with tomatoes, cream, pesto, olive oil – it’s all fair game to morph into a frittata.
sweet potato fritters
Don’t get me wrong – peeled, boiled, smashed and mashed is a lovely way to prepare sweet potatoes, (especially at Thanksgiving), however there are other ways, like 100’s of them, and this is a great place to start! First, these can be made ahead and reheated just before serving, and second, I’ve just discovered that my…
chili with smoke & cocoa
How to make a delectable chili is more about the ingredients and a little time than it is about skill and finesse! There’s a chili for all tastes – hearty beef chili, chicken chili, turkey chili, pork chili, vegetarian chili, seafood chili, spicy chili, smoky chili, sweet chili – so the next time you make chili, switch it up and add to your repertoire of chili recipes, there’s 1000’s to choose from!
corn on the cob with garlic & lime
Corn and the cob can be enjoyed like it came hot off the grill, but didn’t! Thanks to a hot pan, you can roast it to caramelized perfection, as if it did. It sears up beautifully right on your stove-top, ready for whatever you’d like to throw at it.
wild rice salad with toasted nuts & grapes
Wild rice in a salad is a great way to enjoy this pricey seed – cook up a cup or two , and have it on hand to toss into all sorts of dishes – soups, omelettes, frittatas, muffins, cookies, pancakes, crêpes – enjoy it in combination to extend your stash!
eggs in pepper rings
Did you know that we all own a never-ending set of ring molds that take up absolutely no space in our gadgets-we-rarely-use drawer? I know, I know – I didn’t either – but we do! Meet Mr. Red Pepper, sliced into thick rounds, makes the perfect ring mold minus the fuss of oiling & washing…
chickpea peanut sauce
Peanut sauce made with chick peas, not vats of peanut butter is not only a healthy way to get garbanzos in your diet, but when pulverized in the food processor, mimics the texture of high fat peanut butter. This is a delicious sauce to accompany anything on your plate – chicken, pork, burgers, fish, salads, wraps … limited only by your imagination!
potato waffle fries
chicken cooked whole in a crockpot
chocolate almond bacon bark
cake with olive oil, almonds & citrus
roasted red pepper purée
