These are crisp and delicious without all the frying! Baked French Fries 3 large russet potatoes (unpeeled, rinsed well)2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tsp sea salt Preheat oven to 450 FCut the potatoes length-wise into sticks uniform in size as best you can.Place the cut up potato sticks in a bowl with cold water for a few minutes and rinse out ... Read More »
Simply Oven-Dried Tomatoes
The next best thing to homemade sundried tomatoes! They burst with flavor and are a cinch to make. Note that I do not even add olive oil, there is no need! The only trick is to have the time to forget about them in a very low oven for a few hours. They are wonderful as appetizers with a little goat cheese sprinkled on them, or simply naked, as a side dish. Oven-Dried ... Read More »
Simply Cinnamon Apples
This is one simple, no fuss, nothing fancy, little "recipe" to put your apples to good use, whatever variety you have on hand. It's one of those go-to-snacks that can satisfy that sweet-tooth craving but with no added sugar....NONE! The apples will release the necessary moisture on their own and create their own sweet cinnamon & clove condensed juice! They keep their ... Read More »
Simply Cauliflower
As advertised, really simple! The only "trick" here is to transfer the cauliflower florets onto a preheated baking sheet so that they do not get soggy. I add just a little bit of finely grated asiago cheese to give it that great savory taste but remember a little goes a long way, and if you are vegan, you can forego it all together or replace it with a little nutritional ... Read More »
Simply Radicchio
I personally love radicchio but it is true that it can taste a little bitter to some. I find that baking it this way makes it a little sweeter and is a lovely way to use it as a side dish. As always, I love a great excuse to add another veggie to my dining repertoire! it's really low in calories and filled with vitamins. Remember to add the salt at the very end--you won't ... Read More »
Simply Squash
What can I say? YUM and filled with fiber! Acorn squash is so pretty too, it looks like a little mini pumpkin--absolutely beautiful as a healthy side dish and so delicious and sweet! No need for added sugar which traditional roasted squash recipes usually call for (really, it's amazing, google it and check!). NONE is needed here- let the naturally sweet "simply squash" speak ... Read More »
Simply Chickpeas
I love an excuse to use chickpeas! This is a little legume with a mission, I tell you! It's filled with nutrients, from protein to fiber to vitamins to iron, the list goes on. In this simple recipe, I just bake them in a high temperature oven with a little olive oil and spices and they make for a great appetizer! Simply Chickpeas 1 large can (1 lb-13 oz ... Read More »
Simply Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are so delicious prepared this way because they release their own moisture inside the aluminum foil and create their sweet condensed juice so that when you unwrap them, they are glistening and moist. It's beyond simple, you just have to be a little patient because this takes 45 minutes to an hour but it is so worth the wait! Simply Sweet ... Read More »
Simply Cipollini Onions
Their name means “little onion” in Italian, and indeed they are! They are so sweet and tender and lend themselves perfectly to this simple way of preparing them because they caramelize so easily. The only difficulty working with them is trying to peel them because their skin is so fine. The way that I have resolved that issue for me, is by leaving most of their skin on--it ... Read More »
Simply Brussels Sprouts
All this entails is slicing these little sprouts thinly with a food processor (check my little video showing you how here) and sautéing them in a little olive oil. They become almost caramelized this way and the result is simply extraordinary, really! Simply Brussel Sprouts 20 brussels sprouts (about 1lb)2 Tbsp Olive oilpinch of coarse saltfresh ground ... Read More »
