Pasta and Cauliflower with Vegan Cheese Sauce
My daughter asked me to make her this recipe from One Green Planet. I added cauliflower and changed the recipe slightly, but have kept the delicious sweet and spicy flavor.
Side Dishes
Parmesan Cauliflower Tater Tots
These healthy cauliflower tater tots make a delicious side dish, appetizer or movie-night snack. Dip them in regular ketchup or make a spicy dipping sauce: Combine 1/3 cup ketchup with 2 tablespoons sriracha chile sauce and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
Swiss Chard Gratin
We love plain swiss chard, salve but this would be a great side dish for a holiday meal. I found this on Rachel Ray and modified it to be a bit easier, and with fewer calories by using only half of the cheese. Here is the original recipe.
Roasted Cauliflower
I made this cauliflower for dinner today and we couldn’t get enough. I will never steam my cauliflower again!. This is from Taste of Home magazine, prescription January 2012.
Mac and Cheese-Style Cauliflower
This is from the January/February issue of Vegetarian Times. Another recipe that the kids loved- we all took seconds! And an added bonus, each serving has only 275 calories with 16 grams of protein.
Frijoles Negros (Cuban Black Beans) over Rice
A delicious side dish that will add a little spice to any meal.
Roast Mushrooms and Kale over Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This is a slightly modified recipe originally from Rachael Ray
Cranberry, Apple and Walnut Relish
I found this recipe in Cooking Light in 2004 and make it every year for the holidays. You can make this relish up to three days ahead, then store in the refrigerator. Walnuts add a nice crunch and richness.
Corn, Black Bean, and Tomato Salsa
Love this with corn chips and avocado!
Caprese Salad
I love this fresh summer dish! I made this with basil picked from my garden today. I am looking forward to making this again soon with my own tomatoes.
Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes
So busy outside enjoying the summer, I haven’t spent much time in the kitchen! I was inspired by the delicious fresh cherry tomatoes from the farmers market to try this new recipe. We ate this warm, but I am sure it would be great as a cold salad too.
Baked Sweet Potato Chips
Great snack or side dish!
Cous Cous with Swiss Chard and Feta
I found this recipe in Every Day with Rachel Ray magazine. Her recipes are quick and easy. I forgot to use the raisins when I prepared, but it was still really good.
Goat Cheese and Asparagus Quiche
This is the second recipe I made this week from Rachel Ray Every Day magazine. Compared to traditional quiche, sovaldi I like that the crust is made from tortillas and there are only 3 eggs. I also love using goat cheese (and feta) in recipes – you don’t have to use much to get a lot of flavor. This is a great dish for a Sunday brunch!
Black Bean Burgers
This is a recipe I found in Cooking Light magazine. I served with a mango salsa (mango, cilantro, red onion, lime, garlic), but just as good served with traditional toppings - lettuce, onion, and ketchup.
Shatta (Egyptian Salsa)
My husband, Thomas, learned this recipe from the Egyptian owner of The Flaming Kabob in Southfield, MI. It was our favorite side dish at our favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in the Detroit area and brings back lots of good memories when we make it at home.
Israeli Couscous with Apples, Cranberries, & Walnuts
