Category Archives: Vegetarian

Refried “cheater” Beans

I tend to prefer charro beans, but tonight, given my mission to work through saved recipes, I opted for this recipe (that & we were having fajitas). I’m so glad I did – I found these to be absolutely perfect! … Continue reading

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Hummus – Take 4

In all fairness, I never imagined I’d have more than one hummus recipe, but here we are at the 4th one. I mean, hummus has all of 4 or 5 ingredients. What could make such a major change to warrant … Continue reading

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Spaghetti al Pomodoro

As a kid, I remember my mom compiled so many recipes she’d cut out of magazines she started storing them in photo albums tucked into the corner of the kitchen where she stored all her cookbooks. Now, in the digital … Continue reading

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Migas

Once upon a former life, while in college, I shared a home with 6 other people, one of those roommates made a quick, delicious breakfast for dinner dish: Migas. We are in the throes of moving out of state: sorting … Continue reading

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Italian Cheese & Spinach Tortellini Pasta Salad

When the outside temperature is high & the humidity is sweltering sometimes the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven. Thankfully, forfeiting the extra heat in the kitchen doesn’t also mean sacrificing great taste. This dinner … Continue reading

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Pasta with Ricotta & Black Pepper

There’s something to be said about dishes that have an element of simplicity with few ingredients & are superb in taste. This is one of those dishes. Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti 3/4 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan … Continue reading

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Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

It’s happened before where I’ve wanted to try a recipe & for some reason or another, dragged my feet in making it. This is one of those recipes. These were so good I’m now kicking myself for not trying it … Continue reading

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Fried Apples

A few weeks ago, I visited a patient in his home & his wife had just made breakfast: eggs, ham steak, & fried apples. I haven’t had fried apples in years & understood I would soon be making some. When … Continue reading

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Chili Oil Noodles

TikTok has quickly become a great way to stumble upon new foods & fun recipes. Enter the above dish compliments of @mikefitnfood This dish will waken up your taste buds & clean out your sinuses! It’d also be really good … Continue reading

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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Even before the official start of summer, the weather here was dreadfully hot & humid, so much so, even our dogs started to drag instead of their usual bounding on our morning walks. When it’s hot like that, the last … Continue reading

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