This is another one of those recipes that is so easy to make and so delicious that you’ll wonder why you don’t make it more often. You can use fresh peppers—as I did for this recipe—or jarred ones which you rinse. I cooked the peppers over the grate of my stove at work, but thisContinue reading “Smokey Roast Red Pepper Hummus (yum!)”
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Smokey Roast Red Pepper Hummus (yum!)
This is another one of those recipes that is so easy to make and so delicious that you’ll wonder why you don’t make it more often. You can use fresh peppers—as I did for this recipe—or jarred ones which you rinse. I cooked the peppers over the grate of my stove at work, but thisContinue reading “Smokey Roast Red Pepper Hummus (yum!)”
Lebanese-Style Chicken-and-Rice (yummm!)
So yes, I have posted this recipe before, but not in quite a while. Personally I have not actually eaten meat in about two months, but then I started craving this…it’s a recipe that is derived from one my sitti (grandmother) used to make. It is really (really) delicious, and simple to make, too. OneContinue reading “Lebanese-Style Chicken-and-Rice (yummm!)”
Lebanese-Style Chicken-and-Rice (yummm!)
So yes, I have posted this recipe before, but not in quite a while. Personally I have not actually eaten meat in about two months, but then I started craving this…it’s a recipe that is derived from one my sitti (grandmother) used to make. It is really (really) delicious, and simple to make, too. OneContinue reading “Lebanese-Style Chicken-and-Rice (yummm!)”
Black Bean-Cheddar Falafel with Avocado Taratoor (yum)
So this is just another version of the classic Middle Eastern chickpea fritters known as falafel. You likely know by now that when I enjoy a particular recipe I end up with multiple versions of it (for other variations on this recipe, click here). Anyhow, this is just a suggestion…interchange any bean or cheese youContinue reading “Black Bean-Cheddar Falafel with Avocado Taratoor (yum)”
Black Bean-Cheddar Falafel with Avocado Taratoor (yum)
So this is just another version of the classic Middle Eastern chickpea fritters known as falafel. You likely know by now that when I enjoy a particular recipe I end up with multiple versions of it (for other variations on this recipe, click here). Anyhow, this is just a suggestion…interchange any bean or cheese youContinue reading “Black Bean-Cheddar Falafel with Avocado Taratoor (yum)”
Pizza Pie…yet another (really delicious) variation
Yes this is yet another pizza variation I made for dinner tonight (click here to see other versions). As is often the case, when I was making bread today I took a third of the dough and turned it into pizza…two meals in one, or at least two things in one, I suppose. Anyhow, thisContinue reading “Pizza Pie…yet another (really delicious) variation”
Pizza Pie…yet another (really delicious) variation
Yes this is yet another pizza variation I made for dinner tonight (click here to see other versions). As is often the case, when I was making bread today I took a third of the dough and turned it into pizza…two meals in one, or at least two things in one, I suppose. Anyhow, thisContinue reading “Pizza Pie…yet another (really delicious) variation”
Anatomy of a Pizza
As is often the case, when I make bread I sometimes take a small piece of dough and make a pizza for lunch or dinner.And is also often the case, I usually put on it whatever I have in the fridge or freezer at the time. For this one there was homemade tomato sauce, pesto,Continue reading “Anatomy of a Pizza”
Anatomy of a Pizza
As is often the case, when I make bread I sometimes take a small piece of dough and make a pizza for lunch or dinner.And is also often the case, I usually put on it whatever I have in the fridge or freezer at the time. For this one there was homemade tomato sauce, pesto,Continue reading “Anatomy of a Pizza”
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Asparagus Aglio e Olio!
So this is yet another rendition of cooking vegetables (and usually pasta) aglio e olio, or with garlic and oil (and hot pepper and chicken broth). The recipe below contains broccoli but today I made it with asparagus (’tis the season). Substitute whatever vegetable(s) that you like or have at hand. This recipe is soContinue reading “Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Asparagus Aglio e Olio!”
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Asparagus Aglio e Olio!
So this is yet another rendition of cooking vegetables (and usually pasta) aglio e olio, or with garlic and oil (and hot pepper and chicken broth). The recipe below contains broccoli but today I made it with asparagus (’tis the season). Substitute whatever vegetable(s) that you like or have at hand. This recipe is soContinue reading “Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Asparagus Aglio e Olio!”
Spicy Avocado Hummus with Roast Garlic and Jalapeno (yum!)…
This is another variation of hummus that I’ve posted in the past. This is, as usual, really easy to make and super delicious. If you like hummus, if you like avocado, and if you like spiciness…try this, you won’t be sorry. Spicy Avocado Hummus with Roast Garlic and Jalapeno Makes about 4 cups 3 tablespoonsContinue reading “Spicy Avocado Hummus with Roast Garlic and Jalapeno (yum!)…”
Spicy Avocado Hummus with Roast Garlic and Jalapeno (yum!)…
This is another variation of hummus that I’ve posted in the past. This is, as usual, really easy to make and super delicious. If you like hummus, if you like avocado, and if you like spiciness…try this, you won’t be sorry. Spicy Avocado Hummus with Roast Garlic and Jalapeno Makes about 4 cups 3 tablespoonsContinue reading “Spicy Avocado Hummus with Roast Garlic and Jalapeno (yum!)…”
Macaroni al forno con cavolfiori…
I posted this recipe about a month ago but made it again for dinner yesterday. It is so easy and delicious I thought I’d re-post it. Now if you’ll excuse me I think I’ll go have some leftovers. Baked Macaroni with Caramelized Cauliflower and Two Cheeses Make four small or two large servings 1 cupContinue reading “Macaroni al forno con cavolfiori…”
Macaroni al forno con cavolfiori…
I posted this recipe about a month ago but made it again for dinner yesterday. It is so easy and delicious I thought I’d re-post it. Now if you’ll excuse me I think I’ll go have some leftovers. Baked Macaroni with Caramelized Cauliflower and Two Cheeses Make four small or two large servings 1 cupContinue reading “Macaroni al forno con cavolfiori…”
Bean Curd Souvlaki!
A couple comments on this recipe.the first is that I could go on and on about how much I love the flavors of this simple marinade–which can be used on any meat, poultry, or fish–but I won’t. You’ll have to experience it. The other is that this recipe–just as my recipe of tandoori tofu–is anotherContinue reading “Bean Curd Souvlaki!”
Bean Curd Souvlaki!
A couple comments on this recipe.the first is that I could go on and on about how much I love the flavors of this simple marinade–which can be used on any meat, poultry, or fish–but I won’t. You’ll have to experience it. The other is that this recipe–just as my recipe of tandoori tofu–is anotherContinue reading “Bean Curd Souvlaki!”
Baked Macaroni with Caramelized Cauliflower and Two Cheeses (yum!)
Okay. So this is really delicious. How delicious is it, you may ask? Well if you notice in the servings I wrote that it makes either four small or two large portions. When I first put it in the oven I looked at it and thought it would easily serve four, but when it cameContinue reading “Baked Macaroni with Caramelized Cauliflower and Two Cheeses (yum!)”
Baked Macaroni with Caramelized Cauliflower and Two Cheeses (yum!)
Okay. So this is really delicious. How delicious is it, you may ask? Well if you notice in the servings I wrote that it makes either four small or two large portions. When I first put it in the oven I looked at it and thought it would easily serve four, but when it cameContinue reading “Baked Macaroni with Caramelized Cauliflower and Two Cheeses (yum!)”
Urban Simplicty 