Today I visited the Union Square Farmers’ Market for a recipe inspiration. There were so many beautiful, colorful fruits and vegetables that I was mesmerized to purchase about $30 worth of vegetables. I have to say I will be preparing soups for the next few days! But that’s great, because I love soup and with…
Tag: Vegetarian
Springtime Asparagus
Spring is finally here! Let’s celebrate with some beautiful floral looking asparagus. Asparagus is a wonderful, unique tasting vegetable that needs little work to get to the table to enjoy. It comes in three different stalk sizes, thick, medium and pencil thin. The medium is the most commonly found, but all three are just as…
Strawberry Banana Frozen Treat-Sugar Free
You scream, I scream, we all scream “Woo-Hoo” for ice cream! But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s really look at this beautiful recipe and see it is an actual healthier version of ice cream that does not compromise any flavor; just enhances natural flavors of fresh strawberries, milk and bananas for a cool…
Roasted Cauliflower with Almonds & Capers
Cauliflower, a pretty cruciferous vegetable, (part of the Brassica oleracea family), that looks like a flower is also very good for you. But don’t let its’ pretty looks fool you, its’ bad-ass good for you! With its’ high level of anti-inflammatory compounds, rich supply of health-promoting phytochemicals, and ability to ward off many cancers, heart…
Cold Day Cannellini Bean & Vegetable Soup with Orzo Pasta
Baby it’s cold outside! And it’s getting colder by the hour. This past New Years Eve was one of the coldest in record. Brrrrr. Tomorrow, snow, 1-3 inches. So how is one to stay warm? Well, how about with some delicious, hearty, packed with fiber, anti-oxidants, vitamins and great tasting “Cold Day Cannellini Bean &…
Roasted Beet, Fennel & Orange Salad with a Champagne Orange Vinaigrette
Roasted beets are natures “candy” vegetable. Yes, I did say candy, but it’s not actual candy, just a sweet vegetable that your kids will love! Roasting beets, as with most vegetables brings out their natural sweetness. Makes them a lovely treat for everyone to enjoy. Beets are high in immune-boosting vitamin C, fiber, and…
Chicken Avocado Burgers
Are you craving a juicy, meaty burger with all of the delicious toppings that will drip down the side of your mouth when you take a bite? I know I am. Mmmmm, burgers, who can resist them? But how about a healthier version that will still satisfy your craving but be gentle to…
Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Salad
It seams like most of us are looking for healthier eating options. We have days where we try to avoid meat, calling it “Meatless Mondays”, we cut back on our red meat consumption and try to substitute it with something else. But sometimes those options are not tasty, they leave us feeling hungry and are…
Martha Stewart Denver Omelet Cups
Happy Easter everyone! And if you do not celebrate Easter, then, Happy Spring! Springtime is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather starts to turn warmer, the flowers start to bloom, more people are smiling and there is this amazing scent in the air-it’s the smell of beauty. Springtime and Easter are…
It’s Okay to Cheat Once in Awhile
I have been eating very healthy, good for you food but today I had this urge for some melted, cheesy sauce food. I didn’t want to go overboard with the cheese, just enough to have some type of a creamy sauce. But I still wanted to keep it somewhat healthy. So today I went…
Orzo Pasta Salad
Oh no, it is Labor Day, the last summer holiday! I am going out kicking and screaming! I do not want summer to end, it’s a tragedy. I will miss all of the fun barbecues, picnics, swimming, sun bathing, the boat rides, so sad. I am getting teary eyed just thinking about this. But at…
Mini Eggplant Pizzas
Who doesn’t love pizza? It is such a delicious, cheesy, gooey, comfort food that most will splurge on this for their weekend night meal. We either order in, go out, make it ourselves or go to friends or families home and celebrate with pizza. Yum! But this delicious, cheesy and gooey food also comes with…
Yvette's Gourmet Kitchen 