Like most kids, I hated eggplant. It was slimy, bad-tasting, and gross! As an adult, I can’t get enough of it. I love its creamy texture and sweet taste. Make eggplant into soup and my taste buds dance with joy! Trust me, this lemony eggplant soup is wonderfully luxurious. The texture is thick and silky. The taste is sweet, smoky, and lemony all rolled into one. This soup is surprisingly filling. You can serve it as an appetizer before a meal or as the main event. If you’re not a fan of … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Fennel and Sage
Stuffed mushroom caps are the perfect appetizer. They are cute, bite-sized and versatile. You can stuff them with crab, breadcrumbs, cheese; there are so many combinations. Generally when I have eaten stuffed mushrooms it has been a scrumptious breadcrumb mixture. Although the breadcrumb mixture is a classic option, why not make stuffed mushroom caps a little healthier? Why not make them gluten-free? The solution: save the stems of the mushrooms and throw them all in a food processor to chop … [Read more...]
Roasted Purple Potatoes with Tarragon
Have you ever tried purple potatoes? If you haven’t you need to. They are a beautiful deep purple color with a buttery, rich flavor. Once I cut into the first raw purple potato and saw how gorgeous it was with its amethyst color and the little white veins creating an interesting pattern, I knew the potatoes would be perfect as an Easter side dish. I mean how much fun is it to have purple potatoes for Easter? I bet the kids will go nuts! I happened to pick up baby purple potatoes, but if you … [Read more...]
Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Poblano Peppers-Vegetarian and Gluten Free
Poblano peppers stuffed with quinoa and black beans are so simple to make and hunger-satisfying they will knock your socks off! Don’t worry; a poblano pepper is fairly mild in spice so it won’t actually knock your socks off. I removed the seeds and ribs, where the heat lives, but added the spice back in with red pepper flakes; I like it spicy! That way you can taste-test the filling and adjust the heat to your liking. These quinoa and black-bean-stuffed poblano peppers can be whipped up in no … [Read more...]
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