End of the Season Herbs
I love going into my garden and coming out with more than what I initially went in for (in this case serrano chile peppers)-what a bargain!
Category Archives: A Day in Life
White Bean-Silken Tofu Dip
I had a lot of silken tofu that I wanted to use up so I got a bit creative and it turned out very good; it’s vegan too! Most amounts are estimates, sorry, I rarely use measuring cups/spoons. 1 can of canellini beans – rinsed well 2 blocks of silken tofu 2-3 Tbs. garlic infused […]
Last green bean pick of the season
Roasted Sweet Potato, Cabbage & Leek
Sweet potato 1 lg Onion 1 Leek-white part only, washed well 8 cloves garlic 1/2 head cabbage Pink Himalayan salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp ground fennel seeds Olive oil, tossed into veg before cooking Apple cider vinegar-sprinkle on after cooking Mix all in a large baking dish & bake @ 375 degrees for […]
Creamy Rich Pumpkin Soup
1 small sugar pumpkin per person Olive oil 1-2 tsp sage (amount varies depending on how many servings, this is based on 2) 1-2 tsp thyme (amount varies depending on how many servings…) 1-5 cups Almond milk (amount depends on number of servings and desired thickness) 1-2 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt or plain sea salt Freshly […]
Spaghetti Squash Bowl or with Stir Fry Vegetables
Spaghetti squash is a winter type squash with lots of versatility. You can make a whole meal out of it easily and fairly quickly. Cut it in half lengthwise, brush it with olive oil, sprinkle it with your favorite herbs place it on a baking pan cut side down and bake it at 350° for […]
Spaghetti Squash Soup
1 Spaghetti Squash 4 tablespoons of olive oil 1 Garlic clove finely chopped ½ cup parsley 1 chopped onion 1 chopped tomato Chicken or vegetable broth Carrots and Spring onions Pink sea salt and pepper to taste Cut the spaghetti squash in two pieces and clean it by removing all the seeds. Bake it in […]
Roasted Winter Veggies with Maple Glaze
This is a warming comfort food type meal with lots of great nutrition. Make this on a cold, damp, rainy day and you’ll feel warmed to the bones. Choose any combination of fall/winter veggies such as: butternut, acorn, buttercup, pumpkin squashes, small purple turnip, carrots, green or red peppers, eggplant, cauliflower, big sweet or purple […]
Acorn Squash with Fresh Cranberries
Cranberries are a popular berry here in the northeast and cranberry bogs can be seen in various places especially as you get closer to my favorite place ever, Cape Cod. This dish is Fall at its best; it’s slightly sweet-tart and savory. It will also satisfy that sweet craving you might have. 2 small acorn […]
Pumpkin Hummus
This is the perfect fall dip especially if you can use freshly roasted sugar pumpkin! It’s easy to do, just get the smallest sugar pumkin you can find, cut it in half and clean out the seeds and inside strings, brush cut sides with olive oil, place face down on cooking sheet, roast at 350 […]
