Vegan Chopped Cheese Sandwich

Every now and then, I miss something that’s packed with meat and dairy. Chopped Cheese Sandwich is a perfect example of that. If you’re not familiar with the Chopped Cheese Sandwich, it is similar to a Philly Cheesesteak, with some very key differences. Philly Cheesesteaks use thinly sliced beef, whereas a Chopped Cheese uses ground…

Leftover Veggie Breakfast Bowl

Using leftover veggies from dinner a few nights ago, is a battle for me. I will just use them the same way I did initially, but it’s time for me to escape my normal box! The main ingredients are leftover veggies from a couple of meals, I made a few days ago. These veggies are…

Mirepoix

Traditionally, in French cooking, Mirepoix is a combination of celery, onion and carrot, that are diced. Mirepoix is used as a base for soups, stews and sauces, to add a depth of flavor that would otherwise be lacking in these items. I like to have a finer cut mirepoix, and I like to add garlic….

Apricot, Beet and Blue Cheese Salad

Bright Apricot, Earthy Beet and Bold Blue Cheese, come together to make this a decadent salad. I wish I could make this Vegan, but I have yet to find a crumbled Blue Cheese that meets my needs, in my area. When I visited my sister, she introduced me to Follow Your Heart Blue Cheese Crumbles,…

Grilled Peach Salsa

Summer! Grilling! Peaches! Something magical happens when you grill fruit. I’m sure it is because of the delightful caramelization of the sugars in the fruit, that causes the flavors to enhance ten fold. When this bold pop of flavor is combines with the classic salsa ingredients, a delicately sweet, spicy and savory salsa is born….

Roasted Red Peppers

In a short hour, you can make the perfect accompaniment to all your favorites. Try them in my At Home Hummus Recipe, on my Veggie and Hummus Sandwich or your favorite burger, in a breakfast bowl, or in a salad, soup or stew. Enjoy this fun video, and below, is the written recipe. Roasted Red…

Roasted Beets

I love beets, in any form, but especially roasted. I find that when beets are roasted, their natural sweetness comes out the most. I have fond childhood memories of eating pickled beets with mayo, yes it’s an interesting combination, that I’ve since grown out of. Why have I grown from this memory? Well it’s just…

The Sauce 2

We all know how much my husband loves salad dressings, especially ones that I make special for different salads. This salad dressing is no different. This salad dressing pulls flavors from citrus, spices and a little heat from Aleppo peppers. This salad dressing is best prepared a day or two before using, to let the…

How to Press Tofu

It’s all in the video, it’s easy and fast. It helps your tofu absorb as much flavor as possible, in any dish you make!