Roasted Garlic and Spinach Pesto with Asparagus and Pine Nuts on Pasta
Roasted garlic is the secret to creamy rich sauces and soups. Roasting adds depth and texture as well as a caramel like sweetness without adding calories. This dish is packed with nutrition and...
View ArticleCannellini and Toasted Pignoli Spread
Healthy and full of protein, this bean spread is hearty and tasty. Not only does it make a great snack on flax crackers or garlic toasted baguette, it works well as a sandwich spread or on a veggie...
View ArticleBroccoli Mousseline
I like to eat my veggies. I look forward to eating my veggies and usually crave them first thing in the morning. And I don’t apologize for it anymore. If I want broccoli for breakfast then, that is...
View ArticleGreen and Clean!
I love kale and have become obsessed with it since discovering Dr. Alejandro Junger’s book, CLEAN. Dr. Junger refers to green foods as the royal family of nutrition and kale is the king. This dish...
View ArticleBaby Arugula and Asparagus Salad with Lemony Tahini Dressing and Pine Nuts!
Lemony, garlicky, creamy, tahini dressing made this salad fantastic. Baby arugula and lightly steamed asparagus was the perfect meal for a sunny day with promises of Spring! I used the juice of 1...
View ArticleMeatless Monday! Pizza Night!
Meatless Monday! Was Pizza Night for us this week. The girls were in charge. I picked up dough at my favorite pizza spot; $3.50 for one large dough which makes a 17 inch pizza. That is a great value...
View ArticleMeatless Monday! Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Garbanzo Beans
Meatless Monday! has become an event around here. Often, I’ll have guests and serve cocktails. The children are always looking forward to what the day will bring. Today, I gave careful consideration...
View ArticleMeatless Monday! Goat Cheese Purses in Pesto with Asparagus and Roasted Red...
Lots of pesto and olive oil! I sliced french bread and brushed it with olive oil and broiled for a few minutes to get crunchy, crusty goodness! I also toasted some pine nuts and served them on the...
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