Zucchini & Cauliflower Casserole

3 1/2 cups zucchini, diced 2 1/2 cups cauliflower, cut into pieces 1 cup onion, chopped 3/4 cup shredded carrot 1 1/2 cup cream of celery soup (I found a great organic brand at Whole Foods- not in a can either!) 1/2 cup organic butter, melted 1 package whole wheat stuffing (lots of good brands […]

Chickpea Quinoa Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

         SALAD 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas 1 cup carrots, diced 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped 1/2 green onion, chopped 1/2 cup radish, diced 1/4 cup celery, diced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard 2 tbsp extra virgin olive […]

Pasta Primavera

I don’t really understand what pasta primavera is.  But in my opinion, its some pasta with a crapload (such an elegant word) of veggies thrown in.  We made this on a whim at Jim’s parents house and it was so delicious it was almost entirely consumed by his family in one sitting. 1 lb brown […]

White Bean, Kale & Veggie Stew

This was supposed to be a soup, but halfway through simmering, the dish took on a mind of its own and decided to become a stew.  Adding more veggie broth would probably make it more soupy, but I kind of enjoyed the heartiness of it as a stew.  Very filling, and the beans, pasta and […]

Scallion Pancakes

Over lunch the other day, the girls from work admitted they had never has scallion pancakes.  Even though I DESPISE Chinese food, I do love these simple pancakes, and Meghan has been cooking them up ever since I got her an Asian cookbook for her bridal shower.  I HAD to make them, and whipped up […]

Peach Frozen Yogurt

2 cups peaches, chopped 3/4 cup plain yogurt (or plain coconut or soy milk yogurt for vegan) 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla 1 tsp brandy or rum (optional)      In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 cup of peaches, the coconut milk […]