Not a traditional red beans and rice - no sausage or thick sauce but rather a healthy plate of beans, rice and tons of vegetables. Add hot sauce to taste (I had mine pretty fiery)! Red Beans and Rice Ingredients: 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 14 ounce bag bell pepper strips, chopped… Continue reading A Different Take on Red Beans and Rice (Vegan)
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Cheesy Pasta Nests
Another muffin tin recipe! I actually thought these tasted better the next day, they mellow in taste, reheating is easy, just a minute in the microwave. Kids will love them! Cheesy Pasta Nests Ingredients: 16 ounces spaghetti 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cups grated cheese, divided (used half white/half regular cheddar) 16 ounce… Continue reading Cheesy Pasta Nests
My Mother’s Kitchen: Sour Cream Raisin Cookies
I recently received a package of goodies from Green Valley Organics and in it was containers of their lactose free sour cream. The sour cream has a lovely, creamy smooth and pourable consistency. Best of all, it has no thickeners or odd ingredients. You should be able to find it at food co-op's and upscale… Continue reading My Mother’s Kitchen: Sour Cream Raisin Cookies
Creamy Avocado Pasta
A different version/take on an avocado sauce for pasta. I really liked this one and yes, it does need the cheese! The photo isn't great...sorry about that! Creamy Avocado Pasta Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 2 medium lemons, juiced and 1 zested (about 6 Tbsp juice) 4 cloves garlic, minced or 2 tsp minced jarred garlic… Continue reading Creamy Avocado Pasta