The vegetarian or vegan (depending on the wine you choose) version of my classic Turkey Bean Pot-au-Feu, a hearty Provençal stew that simmers slowly and fills your kitchen with wonderful aromas! Here is the recipe: ... Read More »
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Lasagna
If you love creamy spinach artichoke dip, you will absolutely love this lasagna! It is so rich tasting but of course I have upgraded it! I use my simple béchamel sauce recipe (click here) free of saturated fats, made with wholegrain flour to boot. The combination of spinach and artichoke blends beautifully with its creaminess. I add a relatively small amount of grated ... Read More »
10 Veggies Lasagna
2 layers of wholegrain lasagna stuffed with a MOUND of veggies (take a look at the little video clip below!) in a light béchamel sauce and topped with a simple marinara sauce and a sprinkle of Gruyère cheese (remember, a little goes a long way!). I have upgraded the béchamel sauce, Cuisinicity style, of course! It is free of saturated fats (I also give you a dairy-free soy ... Read More »
Mediterranean Barley Stew
This is the vegetarian (or vegan, depending on the wine you use) version of my classic Turkey Bean Pot-au-feu! It has all those wonderful Provençal flavors of red wine, garlic, onion, tomato, carrots, cannelini beans and herbes de Provence (of course!), but I use barley instead! My goodness....yum... it fills my kitchen with those wonderful aromas when I make it, much to the ... Read More »
Curry Spinach Chickpea Salad
This vegetarian salad reminds me of the makings of a typical creamy chicken salad, with grapes and celery and walnuts...except without the chicken or the mayo!! Instead, I use chickpeas and my simply spinach dip with a little curry as its creamy dressing. The result is deliciously filled with nutrients and is very satisfying! Try this yummy Curry Spinach Chickpea Salad the ... Read More »
Kabocha Squash Gratin
Kabocha squash looks like a small pumpkin with dark green skin (scroll down for a picture). It's sweet with a slightly nutty taste and its texture is like a cross between a sweet potato and a pumpkin. Its nutrition is superb! I have to admit I had never even attempted to cook or bake with it before (it was a little too intimidating for me!) but it found its way into my CSA ... Read More »
