Category Archives: Vegetarian

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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Spicy Green Beans

What’s there to say? I love me some spicy green beans & they went perfectly with the Katsudan pork cutlet & rice bowls I made for dinner tonight. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed 1/2 cup sliced almonds … Continue reading

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Caprese Salad – Take Two

The first time I posted about caprese salad it was for a serving of one. I would pack this for lunch during the summertime. It is no longer summer, but I don’t ascribe to the notion certain foods and/ or … Continue reading

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Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Sometimes recipes are long and involved, other times they’re short and to the point. This is one that’s succinct with just a few ingredients, but pack a flavorful punch. Tender and a bit crisp all at once. A perfect side. … Continue reading

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Cucumber, Tomato, & Avocado Salad

I regularly tell my daughters how their taste buds will change as they get older. They usually give me a skeptical look that reads, “Ah, there goes that mom of ours thinking she knows things and stuff.” Yep, that’s me. … Continue reading

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Zucchini Squares

What’s not to love about zucchini? There aren’t many vegetables as diverse or that can be integrated into a side dish, main dish, bread, and a dessert. It’s like the catch all of foods. With this particular dish, I’ve served … Continue reading

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Green Chili Egg Casserole

I have a confession: I love potlucks. They’re fun and the easiest way to try out a new dish without the obligation of preparing the whole entrée yourself just to find out you didn’t really like it or it didn’t turn … Continue reading

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Skillet Spinach & Artichoke Bread Ring Dip

Chris sent me this recipe he found on Facebook and requested I make it. I followed up on his request one night when we had people over. It came together easily (just be sure to factor in the time necessary for the dough … Continue reading

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