Grilling… romaine !

One  of my favorite ways to serve a salad in summer is with Grilled Romaine ..   I use it just as is plain and grilled or as a base to a bigger salad topped with seafood salad, or cheeses and or other grilled or marinated veggies..  its delish. I was surprised when I served …

No devil… eggs.

A client was asking me for lite  party  food snack ideas.. and this is just one of the recipes that  I came up with. A quick (seriously) , easy and delish treat to  serve as a nice replacement for  that devil of a  high fat and cholesterol goodie.. NO Devil … Eggs. Ingredients: 1 can …

Spicy slaw… its GOOOOOD

Cucumber,  Carrot and Sweet Onion Slaw… Delish and Easy.. yup… and healthy too ! WHAT you need: 4 large cucumbers – skin off/sliced thin  or spiralize (use a spirooli) 1 medium sweet onion – slice thin or spiralize 6 large carrots – shredded or spiralize 1 medium/large jalepeno pepper – minced small 1/2 cup white …

Free to be Gluten Free.. Yummies

So lately I’ve noticed more of a sensitivity to gluten ( bloating ).. so I try to stay clear when I can.. and it makes me feel much better.. 🙂   But Im always looking for a little something that is bread like.. or even a little sweet.. .. and since I like to know …

SUPER BOWL of yumm..

Move over hot wings…. Cauliflower and Broccoli HOT Poppers just made a touchdown !! Looking for a great new Vegetarian/Vegan  Super Bowl Finger Lick’n Good Snack? In as little as 15 minutes (5 for prep and 10 to roast).. you are ready for game time.               One large head …

Go Green.. and Blue ! Zucchini & Blueberry Muffins

While looking for a fun addition to my take to work meals.. I came across a great recipe.. for a snack, lunch addition or even breakfast… Oh.. and did I mention.. its Gluten Free, dairy free, nut and egg free.. BUT BIG on flavor Blueberry  Zucchini Oat Muffins.. Real ingredients:  1 cup GF ( guten …

Peas on earth… Perfect Vegetarian Pea Soup.

Less is more for this super yummy vegetarian pea soup.. and you wont miss a thing. 16 oz  bag of split peas 1/2 bag of organic  baby carrots already peeled.. I chopped in to small pcs.  ( want traditional carrots.. use about 5 big ones peeled and chopped) 1 medium sweet onion.. chopped small 2 …

Where’s the beef? NOT in this fantastic Vegetarian Chili..

Not going to lie.. I made this on a whim.. just wanted something warm and hearty and … kind of easy .. What I got was FABULOUS… Its this simple.. 1 box of trader joes black bean latin style soup (19 oz) 8 oz  trader joes vegetable stock (in a box) low sodium 2 cans trader …

Did some one say Spirooli ??

WHOO HOO.. yes I did.. and yes.. I am the proud owner of a shiny  new Spirooli.. courtesy of my honey.. it was a Hanukkah gift ..   🙂 So whats a Spirooli?   Its a Veggie cutting gadget ( it is what it is) .. it  turns  basic veggies into spirals of pure delight.. …

Not your momma’s spaghetti dinner..

So many people ask me how to make spaghetti squash.. and when I tell them.. they just laugh..  Why??   Theres nothing to it. Heres the “secret” to your veggie Sunday  Spaghetti Dinner First .. buy a nice size spaghetti squash (also known as winter squash).. one small squash can make two generous bowls of …