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Slow-Cooker Ratatouille Italiano

July 10, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

vegan ratatouille served on a baked potato in a bowl

My version of this classic rustic French eggplant and pepper stew amps up the flavor with oregano, chipotle, and black olives. Cook it with set-and-forget ease in your slow cooker.  You don’t need to be a cartoon mouse French chef or loads of time in the kitchen to dazzle your family.  This recipe makes a […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: bell peppers, eggplant, slow cooker, summer

Good Tomato Sauce Many Ways

August 10, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

tomato sauce with squash and basil ribbons in a bowl

Use this template recipe to make a quick, healthy tomato sauce that packs loads of nutrition and flavor. Homemade tomato sauce tastes so much better than the bottled kind. With just a few minutes of cooking, you can avoid the added sugar, oil, and citric acid found in most commercial sauces. We eat a variation […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Sauce, Template

Summer Pasta with Olives and Vegetables

July 13, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

summer pasta with olives and salad

Use olives and larder ingredients plus fresh vegetables for a lighter version of Pasta Puttanesca. Vegan with gluten-free options.

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: easy, green beans, olives, pantry, quick, red onions, summer, whole wheat rotini

Italian Summer Squash and Red Cabbage

June 29, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Yellow and green squash with purple cabbage and bean burritos with guacamole.

A quick zap or steam turns red cabbage and summer squash into a tasty side dish in under 10 minutes. Toss with Italian dressing to link the flavors and serve hot or cold. Vegan and gluten-free with oil-free option.

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: gluten-free, purple cabbage, quick, summer, summer squash, vegan, yellow squash

Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato

June 23, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

chocolate hazelnut gelato

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Filed Under: Bonus, Recipe Tagged With: cashews, chocolate, cocoa, frozen, gelato, hazelnuts, ice cream, nice cream

Lemon-Spinach Pesto

April 6, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Lemon Spinach Pesto in a bowl

Lemon-Spinach Pesto with Whole Wheat Rotini is bright, flavorful, and costs only $1.53 for a main-dish serving using organic ingredients. The sauce alone costs just $1.42 a serving. It’s good on hot baked potatoes, crackers, green beans, peas, and more.

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe, Sauce Tagged With: lemon, pasta, quick, spinach, spring

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