Penne and Rapini with Artichokes and Squash

                Penne and Rapini with Artichokes and Squash. Well, my Penne and Rapini with Artichokes and Squash is almost vegan, with the exception of anchovy fillets! You can omit the anchovy fillets, but I include them for their rich umami flavor, brightening the flavor of this delicious pasta […]

Simple Shrimp and Vegetable Alfredo

                         Simple Shrimp and Vegetable Alfredo. So I cheated, I have to admit it; I used a jarred Alfredo sauce for this easy pasta recipe! But there are some really good prepared Alfredo sauces out there that are natural, wholesome and, in my opinion, […]

Tunisian Summer Casserole

                                       Tunisian Summer Casserole. My Tunisian Summer Casserole is a great seasonal pot luck dish to contribute to your next summer gathering; it can be eaten hot, cold or at room temperature. This one pan dish is […]

Ratatouille Casserole

                                          Ratatouille Casserole. So this is a super easy to assemble casserole made with all the vegetables used in traditional ratatouille! I have layered the eggplant, zucchini and peppers with tomato sauce, arugula pesto and […]

Asparagus Zucchini Mushroom Tart

                             Asparagus Zucchini Mushroom Tart. This tart is a super simple to prepare vegetable entrée thanks to prepared puff pastry! My Asparagus Zucchini Mushroom Tart is filled with nutritious organic asparagus spears, organic zucchini slices and organic maitake mushrooms; then seasoned with […]

Pasta Orecchiette Fagioli with Turkey Meatballs

                  Pasta Orecchiette Fagioli with Turkey Meatballs. I picked up a bag of Rancho Gordo’s Papa De Rola Beans; a rare heirloom variety with a delicate creamy interior, just perfect for my Pasta Orecchiette Fagioli with Turkey Meatballs! I soaked the beans overnight; rinsed and prepared them […]

Summertime Eggplant Lasagna

                                Summertime Eggplant Lasagna. So for summertime, I like to make my lasagna without noodles for a lighter version. My Summertime Eggplant Lasagna is so delicious, layered with slices of organic eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, onions and tomatoes; it’s seasoned with […]

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