This dish is one of my go to meatless dishes that I grew up with. We also usually had it for Easter on Good Friday. Rice mixed with green lentils, served with caramalized onions (the best part), and topped off with a spicy tangy tomato sauce! Traditionally, the onions are deep fried until crispy. But I […]
Simple Roasted Asparagus
Simple Roasted Asparagus I love asparagus, and I love how simple it is to prepare. Just roast them on a baking sheet, and 7-10 minutes later, it’s a perfect veggie side dish to go with just about any meat, poultry or fish. Ingredients: 1 Bunch Asparagus, washed and trimmed Olive Oil Salt and pepper Directions: […]
Baked Vegetable Crostini Recipe
Lots of veggies, baked with 2 different cheeses, and bread to soak it all up! This is a great party appetizer! Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 8 oz sliced mushrooms 1 onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves 3/4 tsp salt, divided 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp homemade […]
Jamaican Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry
I love Jamaican Chicken Curry! So I thought, why not do a version without the chicken, since I always forget to etiher take out the chicken from the freezer to defrost, or I don’t have time to pick it up. I love butternut squash because it’s so hearty, and it’s also so healthy. That, along with […]
Spicy Eggplant Dip
We love this spicy dip in our house! My kids especially. This is my husband’s creation inspired by an Egyptian eggplant casserole! This is a great appetizer, a really good snack, or with breakfast, lunch or dinner! Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 Medium Eggplant 2 Tbsp of Grapeseed oil 3 garlic cloves 3 green finger chilies 1 […]