These flavorful Veggie Spring Rolls are packed with healthy vegetables and fried to a crispy, golden brown. They make a delectable appetizer or perfect addition to Asian-inspired meals. They are easy to make, albeit a bit time-consuming. These Veggie Spring Rolls freeze beautifully. I like to keep a supply in my freezer for those times when I need…
Vegetarian Dishes
Easy Make Ahead Zucchini Gratin
A gratin is a dish topped with a golden browned crust of breadcrumbs and/or melted cheese. In France, gratins are generally made with potatoes. This Easy Make Ahead Zucchini Gratin is an amazing deviation which will have you coming back for more! When I got home from work, the proverbial question arose – “What’s for…
Cheesy Penne With Roasted Vegetables
Cheesy Penne with Roasted Vegetables is an elegant dish that’s both colorful and flavorful. This one-dish wonder contains garden fresh vegetables roasted to perfection and tossed with penne in a dreamy creamy cheesy tomato sauce. One bite and you’ll be hooked. I first saw this amazing recipe on the Food Network site. It sounded delicious….
Gazpacho Soup
Gazpacho soup is super easy to make with fresh summer veggies, tomato juice, vinegar, and olive oil. Serve chilled with garlic croutons for a light and delicious meal. This cold and tangy soup is a refreshing way to beat the summer heat. About Gazpacho Gazpacho a Spanish soup generally hailing from Andalusia. The word gazpacho…
Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans
Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans is an amazing one-pot meal that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s a meal in itself and is quite versatile. Dress it up with some shredded chicken, include it in a burrito, or lay enchiladas on top before they’re baked. You’re in for a real treat regardless of the…
Roasted Tomato Soup
Roasted Tomato Soup is easy enough for every day, and elegant enough for your special dinner party. In addition, it’s just as delicious cold as it is hot. One of the keys to this amazing soup is the roasting of the canned tomatoes. This concentrates the flavors. Another key is processing the soup in a blender to…
Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries
Zucchini Fries are an amazing alternative to potato fries when you want the crispiness and crunch but without the calories and carbs. These Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries are dusted in flour, dipped in an egg and milk mixture and coated in a combination of Panko bread crumbs and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Then, they are…
Portabella Mushroom Burgers
Portabella Mushroom Burgers are a healthy and delicious alternative to the traditional beef burger. “Meaty” Portabella mushrooms are marinated in an awesome balsamic vinegar marinade and cooked to perfection. Served on a bun with your favorite toppings, these burgers are a perfect solution for a meatless meal. Portabella or Portobello Is it Portabella or Portobello?…
Make-Ahead Vegetable Tian
Make-Ahead Vegetable Tian is as delicious to eat as it is beautiful to present. Imagine layered overlapping alternating potatoes, zucchini and tomatoes sitting atop luscious caramelized onions topped with Gruyère cheese. The vegetable tian is the perfect side dish to serve for a special occasion or anytime for that matter. What’s even better is that…
Three Cheese Zucchini Tart
Three Cheese Zucchini Tart is easy to make, beautiful to behold, and delicious to taste! It’s made by spreading an awesome cream cheese and Parmesan cheese mixture on a simple no-yeast crust, sprinkling on some Mozzarella cheese, and layering thinly sliced zucchini. Three Cheese Zucchini Tart is perfect for a light dinner, or as an…
Creamy Puréed Zucchini Soup
Creamy Puréed Zucchini Soup is both quick and easy to make, and delicious to serve. This amazing soup is light and filling, and equally good served hot or cold. It’s the perfect dish for a light summer meal, or as a starter for an elegant dinner party.
Make-Ahead Broccoli Rice Casserole (With Video)
Wondering what amazing side dish you can make for your holiday feast that takes little time to put together and can be made ahead of time? This creamy and cheesy Make-Ahead Broccoli Rice Casserole is the perfect solution! It is sure to become your most requested casserole.