Saffron Quinoa Quinoa is the ancient Inca grain that is the most nutritious of all grains. Quinoa is high in fiber, gluten free, full of amino acids and iron with a delicious nutty flavor and an incredibly light consistency! My Saffron Quinoa is a side dish and a salad and goes with just about any […]
Category: Side Dishes
Simply delicious side dishes that complement any entrée!
Gnocchi and Bean Casserole
Gnocchi and Bean Casserole What a simple and nutritious pasta dish just full of mixed greens, roasted corn, heirloom beans and the classic Italian potato dumpling seasoned with aromatic spices and topped with creamy and piquant Manchego cheese! This is a super flavorful dish combining carbohydrates and wholesome legumes to make a perfect vegetarian protein! […]
Radicchio, Basil, Chard Tabbouleh, A Variation!
Radicchio, Basil,Chard Tabbouleh, A Variation! Middle Eastern tabbouleh is such a versatile dish that can be used as a healthy grain and vegetable side dish for just about any main entrée protein. Tabbouleh is fabulous as a stand alone salad as well! For this nutritious tabbouleh variation, I have used an abundance of radicchio, fresh […]
Lemon Basil Pasta with Garlic Scapes
Lemon Basil Pasta with Garlic Scapes & Tomato What a simple and delicious vegetarian summertime pasta! I use a low glycemic linguine but this can easily be substituted with a gluten free pasta for those who are sensitive to gluten products. A light,fresh,flavorful and just so simple to make pasta dish that uses early summer garlic […]
Double Coriander Potato Salad
Double Coriander Potato Salad I call this my double coriander potato salad as I use both the fresh cilantro leaves of the coriander plant and dried roasted coriander root powder to make a delicious, bright tasting summer potato salad. Adding garbanzo beans to the golden potatoes for additional fiber and protein make this double coriander […]
Japonica Wild Rice Salad with Mushrooms and Capers
Japonica Wild Rice Salad with Mushrooms and Capers This simple wild rice salad is a medley of black, mahogany and wild rice married with fresh organic vegetables and herbs which results in a delightful grain salad just full of mineral and vitamin rich nutrition! I serve this wild rice salad as a vegetarian entrée with leaves […]
Gnocchi Artichoke and Pea Salad
Gnocchi Artichoke and Pea Salad Yummy potato dumplings combined with artichoke hearts and peas and dressed with mediterranean spices, feta cheese and greek olives with healthy extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar! This is a salad, a main entrée, pasta dish or a flavorful and simple side dish! however you choose to serve it, […]
Delicious Oriental Summer Salads!!
SPICY SZECHUAN SALAD Soft noodles and crispy vegetables, infused with oriental spices. This is a very delicious but spicy oriental dish. A great vegetarian entrée but a perfect complement to grilled fish or chicken as well. Makes a delightful cold summer salad on it’s own! Oriental coleslaw is next! 2 pkgs udon noodles(EDEN or […]
Artichoke Feta Salad
I found this dish in a greek restaurant in Detroit in the early 70’s-Have been hooked ever since! It is a fabulous spring salad and is a perfect accompaniment to most any meat entrée, especially chicken or lamb! You will enjoy making this healthy salad time and again! 4 cups of artichoke hearts(quartered) 8 […]
Miso Ginger Soba with Roasted Asparagus, Parsnips & Tomato
Miso Ginger Soba with Roasted Asparagus, Parsnips & Tomato You need to make plenty of miso ginger sauce for this dish since the vegetables are roasted in the sauce and the noodles are bathed in this lovely medley of Asian flavors! If you decide to use the noodles as a side dish, then use the extra […]