Roasted Tomatoes
I like to serve these over mashed white beans for a light lunch, or as a side dish to accompany dinner. You could even serve them with some sliced fresh…
Spinach Pie
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I assemble the pie in the morning, refrigerate all day, then brush with the egg wash and bake just before serving. -1 sheet puff pastry, thawed…
Mushroom “Risotto”
I call this “risotto” because it is a cheater version of risotto that is baked in the oven, rather than watched and stirred regularly. I’ve made it with both peas…
Broiled Hearts of Romaine
This is my friend Jill’s recipe. She serves them with a poached egg on top, and some bread as a vegetarian dinner. I think they are great for a side…
Cilantro Pesto Pasta
For a long time I’ve been wanting to try Rachael Ray’s cilantro pesto pasta. I used her recipe as a starting point, but reduced the oil, omitted the pasta water, changed…
Ratatouille (Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker)
Ratatouille is a classic French dish of stewed vegetables. My version is super simple since it cooks in the slow cooker or pressure cooker you have your hands free to…
Black Beans, Corn, and Rice Casserole
This is the perfect side dish for a Mexican or Southwestern meal. Or you could make it a main dish by adding cooked chicken into the mix. To make this…
Sweet and Spicy Sugar Snap Peas
A local restaurant serves a delicious side dish of Thai Sugar Snap peas, but they are also swimming in butter. This is my healthy knock off of their dish. To…
