Tag: vegetarian

Chocolate Truffles

Looking for a special gift for that special someone? Make some chocolate truffles for them!  Truffles: 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (or another) 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1 pound dark or bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces Coating: 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/8 cup confectioner’s...

Stuffed Mushrooms

Need a delicious and easy to prepare appetizer? These stuffed mushrooms are a sure hit! You’ll Need 6 Tablespoons butter 2 pounds medium fresh mushrooms, stems removed (save stems) 1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese 1 (4 ounce) package goat cheese crumbles 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/2 cup...

Beet Green Apple Salad

This salad is to your liking but here are some guidelines to work with: Ingredients 3 Boiled peeled and diced beets 1/2 diced Green apple 1/2 Tablespoon Red onion or a sweet onion finely chopped 1 Tablespoon White wine vinegar 1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive oil Salt to taste Directions...

Tomato, Avocado, Mozzarella Salad

Thank you Carol R. for this nutritious and delicious recipe. Ingredients 3 large tomatoes, sliced 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced 1 Avocado ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ cup minced fresh basil Directions Gather all ingredients. Place tomato slices, Avocado slices alternating with mozzarella slices, on a large serving platter. Combine oil,...

Veggie Couscous

You’ll Need: 1 ¼ cups water or chicken broth 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup couscous Salt Pepper 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans 2 small zucchinis, thinly sliced Directions Bring the water or broth to a boil Add the butter, couscous, salt and pepper, garbanzo beans and zucchini. Stir and...

Cilantro and Carrot Rice

This recipe works well to complement some grilled shrimp or fish. You’ll Need 3 Tablespoons butter 4 medium carrots, peeled, chopped 2 large red bell peppers, chopped 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups long-grain white rice 6 ¾ cups chicken or vegetable broth ½ cup...

Spicy Collard Greens

Collards are a super food, and are a great source of vitamins A, and C, calcium and cholesterol. This recipe is easy to make and is super flavorful! You’ll Need 1 pound collard greens 2 cups vegetable stock ½ teaspoon dried basil 2 teaspoons olive oil ¾ cup onion, chopped...

Potato Pancakes

  Enjoy mashed potatoes as a side one night, and make sure to make extra to enjoy as potato pancakes another day. You’ll Need 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour, or all-purpose flour 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 egg 3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt...