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PUMPKIN PASTA E CECI
Variations of pasta e ceci (pasta and chickpeas) are weeknight staples in our house. I was itching to create a more autumnal version with a pumpkin-based sauce. This deceptively simple 1-pot dinner comes together in around 30 minutes, forming an easy, yet still elegant dinner that's perfect for cozy dates night in on chilly, rainy evenings. To me, fennel [...]
RED LENTIL & PINEAPPLE CURRY
This plant-based curry dish makes a great weeknight 1 pot meal that is easy, budget-friendly, and excludes alliums! Even if homemade curry seems initially daunting, after a bit of practice, the process flies by! Red lentils are an economical boost of protein, plus cabbage, carrots and celery tend to be affordable produce options year-round. Leftover cabbage works well for [...]
BEET SORBET
In Florida, baked desserts don't always suit our warm fall weather. A refreshing beet sorbet not only cools you down, but has Covert Veggies in each yummy spoonful. You can whip up this delicious dessert with a powerful blender or strong food processor, so no need for an ice cream maker! Beets are sweet and mildly earthy, so they [...]
SIMPLE QUICK PICKLES
Confession: fresh cucumbers are tasty, but definitely won't make my Top Veggies list anytime soon. Quick-pickled cukes, on the other hand, are my VICE. They add punchy splashes of acidic, tangy and fresh flavors that will complement dishes full of Korean, Japanese, Chinese or Vietnamese inspiration. I can't resist topping a Korean-inspired burger or sandwich (like a beef bulgogi [...]
CAJUN SHRIMP
Cajun seasoning tastes so great with chicken, fish, potatoes, corn, veggies, and SHRIMP! This quick dinner pairs pasta shells, blackened Cajun shrimp, garlic, bell peppers and a creamy, spicy sauce. While we were growing up, my mom often made noodles with Cajun chicken as an easy weeknight dinner for those weeks when my dad traveled for work. I've always [...]
WALNUT PÂTÉ
Growing up, we'd eat liver-based pâté (/pɑˈteɪ/) with baguette, brie, cheeses, and fruits as we decorated the Christmas tree, so I always associated pâté with winter. However, a plethora of recipes and preparation styles proves that pâté is pretty palatable year-round. This oven-free, plant-based pâté includes walnuts for healthy, ample Omega-3 fattiness. I love this walnut pâté on toasted [...]