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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

Greek Chickpea Salad for a Crowd

June 22, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Greek chickpea salad in a bowl

Combine creamy chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and Greek dressing for a crowd-pleasing salad. Toss in chopped olives and loads of chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor. It keeps its crunch for several days, so you can make it on the weekend to help get you through the week. I made a big pot of it this […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: bell peppers, celery, chickpeas, cucumbers, olives, party, salad, salad dressing, summer

Chilled Mediterranean Green Beans and Tomatoes

August 24, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

chilled green beans and tomatoes

Make a big bowl of flavorful vegetables for a cookout, picnic, or a week of lunches. Tender cooked green beans and red onions mingle with ripe tomatoes and black olives. A surprise ingredient adds zip without turning the green beans gray. It’s wildly affordable: a serving costs just $1.16 using organic ingredients, or $11.60 for […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: gluten-free, green beans, potluck, salad, summer, tomatoes, vegan

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