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Grilled Eggplant

May 4, 2021 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

eggplant slices grilling on a George Foreman grill

I scored a George Foreman grill at a thrift shop for three bucks. I love how quickly it grills vegetables, especially eggplant. I eat them hot off the grill as a side dish. These tender grilled eggplant slices would be excellent layered with tomato sauce for eggplant casserole or eggplant subs. About the George Foreman […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: eggplant, grilling, quick, summer

Chocolate Pudding with Oat Milk

October 6, 2020 by Linda Watson 2 Comments

This creamy chocolate pudding uses oat milk for dairy-free creaminess. I used to whisk up pudding nearly every week, but after going vegan none of the plant-milk options measured up. Then I tried oat milk, and it’s like old times! Actually, even better, because the pudding is healthier, kinder, and better for the planet. I […]

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipe Tagged With: banana, chocolate, cocoa, gluten-free, oat milk, quick, vegan

Green Bean Velvet Soup

September 13, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Green Bean Velvet Soup with Hummus and Roasted Carrots and Red Bell Pepper

Green Bean Velvet Soup has the velvety smoothness of a classic French velouté sauce and the comfort-food flavor of green-bean casserole. It’s healthier and easier than either one, though. No butter, no canned soup, no canned fried onion rings, no baking or stirring, yet a rich and creamy flavor! The roasted flavor comes from toasted […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: cashews, green beans, quick, whole-wheat bread

Avocado-Lemon Sauce

August 30, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Avocado-lemon sauce on whole-wheat noodles with green beans and tomatoes

I wanted a bright, creamy pasta sauce without loads of fat or the heat and work of making a roux. Fortunately, I had a ripe avocado and some raw cashews on hand. With a blender and just six ingredients, including salt and water, I whipped up an updated Alfredo in less than 10 minutes. The […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Sauce Tagged With: avocado, pasta, quick, raw cashews, sauce

Template Recipe: Stir-Fry

April 26, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

stir-frying greens in a wok

There are at least eight reasons to learn to stir-fry. Stir-fries are quick, easy, delicious, healthy, can be filling without being fattening, require little fuel to cook, and …. drum roll please … showcase seasonal vegetables. If your CSA box came stuffed with greens or you stocked up on what seems to be too many […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: quick, seasonal, stir-fry, template

Mushroom and Garlic Cubes

March 30, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

frozen mushroom and garlic cubes in a bowl

Save money and time by cooking a pot of mushrooms and garlic, then freezing the results in ice-cube trays. Pop a few of these umami bombs into sauces and stew to deepen flavor. Save time by chopping a big batch mushrooms and garlic in a food processor instead of by hand every day Save money […]

Filed Under: Core, Recipe Tagged With: garlic, mushrooms, quick

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