The Soul of the Table
Spicy Tuesday – Pat’s Quinoa with Roasted Red Peppers and Chickpeas – Cumin
Just about everyone knows about quinoa. But did you know that Quinoa (Keen-wah), revered by the Incas as the “mother grain” it is actually a seed from the Goosefoot plant? It’s been sold in the U.S. only since the mid-eighties, its mild nutty flavor is a great...
Friday Four – Soup TIME! Tuscan White Bean and Kale Stew- 011020
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Tuscan White Bean and Kale Stew 2 TB Olive Oil 1 Cup Chopped Onion 1 Cup Chopped Red Pepper 1 Cup Chopped Fennel 1 Cup Chopped Carrot 2 Garlic Cloves, Grated 2 TB Italian Seasoning 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 Tsp each Sea Salt and Freshly Ground...
Spicy Tuesday – Salad Caponata – Red Pepper Flakes
With this yummy salad, you’ll add a little Sicily to your holiday table! Culinarily speaking, this time of dressing is called agrodolce – sweet and sour. You’ll just find it delicious! Eggplant and fennel are two veggies that are in season this time of year, roasting...
Spicy Tuesday – Festive Brussels Sprouts Salad – Parsley
We love the traditional foods of the holidays…like Brussels Sprouts! But sometimes we just want to “shake it up”. This recipe takes one of our favorite veggies and uses it in a creative and beautiful salad. This crisp and crunchy full-of-flavor salad can convince even...
Spicy Tuesday – Super Side for the Big Day – Individual Broccoli and Cheddar Gratins – Cayenne
We're all looking for easy sides for the big bird! Cruciferous veggies rock this time of year - they are crunchy, full of fiber and bright tastes. For instance, there’s broccoli with it earthy green flavor, or cauliflower that soaks up whatever it is cooked in...
Spicy Tuesday – MORE Double Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Tarragon
This isn't the first time we shared these sweet potatoes - nor is it the only double stuffer we like. But with the holidays coming up fast, we thought we'd revisit this recipe! Ahh…tarragon. A smell that often evokes memories of France, the warmth of sunshine, fields...
Friday Four 111519: Colorful Holiday Quinoa Platter with Ginger Dressing
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Colorful Holiday Quinoa Platter with Ginger Dressing 2 Large Sweet Potatoes, *Roasted and Chopped 1 Large Eggplant, *Roasted and Chopped 1 Cup Green Onions, thinly sliced 3 Cups Cooked Tri Color Quinoa 1 Cup Pumpkin Seeds 1 Cup Halved Grape...
Spicy Tuesday – Italian Chickpea and Spinach Stew – Rosemary
Italian Chickpea and Spinach Stew Its soup time! As we roll into colder weather, soup seems to be the answer to many of our culinary challenges! Everyone loves the warm and tummy-filling feelings that soup gives. Once you share this one - we think that you will be...