Tag Archives: vegetarian

Creamy Italian Zucchini Boats

Posted on May 19, 2011 by melbelle13

This is my favorite new veggie side dish. It tastes much akin to vegetarian lasagna, sans the noodles, which quite frankly weren’t missed. I prepared but cooked only half the recipe, and put away the other half in the fridge … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers and Snacks, Vegetarian | Tagged marinara, ricotta, vegetable side, vegetarian, zucchini, zucchini boats | Leave a comment

Chile Relleno Casserole

Posted on April 27, 2011 by melbelle13

This is a very quick, easy, and scrumptious Mexican-style meal. I’ve made it a couple of times now, and it’s so, so good! Perfect for those nights when you haven’t much time to make (and clean up after) dinner, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Course, Mexican, Vegetarian | Tagged black beans, casserole, chili, chili relleno casserole, chili rellenos, green chilis, Mexican, quick dinner, vegetarian | Comments Off

Homemade Hummus with Parsley and Paprika

Posted on February 18, 2011 by melbelle13

Who knew hummus was so easy to make at home? It takes just a can or two of garbanzo beans with a few simple ingredients to process into a nice creamy dip or spread. I will never have to buy … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers and Snacks, Vegetarian | Tagged dip, garbanzo beans, hummus, parsley, snack, vegetarian | Comments Off

Vanilla Sweet Potato and Kale Stew

Posted on February 8, 2011 by melbelle13

Lately I have discovered many new tastes and food combinations (i.e. bacon and cookies) by browsing dozens of food blogs online. I most often use tastespotting.com by typing in a single ingredient search, and bookmarking as many interesting recipes that appear in the results. … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Course, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged almond milk, almonds, butternut squash, coconut milk, curry, kale, raisins, soup, stew, sweet potatoes, vanilla, vegan, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash with Black Olives, Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes, and Chicken Bell Pepper Sausage

Posted on February 6, 2011 by melbelle13

This winter I have discovered just how much I love squash. Butternut has got to be my most favorite variety by far, but I also tried acorn squash and spaghetti squash for the first time, and was equally satisfied by … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Course, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged basil, black olives, chicken sausage, dinner, healthy, heirloom, low calorie, low carb, sauce, spaghetti squash, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Posted on February 1, 2011 by melbelle13

Funny how this is already my second “Asian Inspired” categorized post, and I have only been doing this blog for a couple of weeks. Remember, I don’t enjoy most any type of Asian food, right? Except maybe sushi. But only … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian Inspired, Vegetarian | Tagged healthy, potatoes, side dish, soy sauce, vegetarian, wasabi, yogurt | Leave a comment

Lentil and Eggplant Moussaka

Posted on January 27, 2011 by melbelle13

Lately I have become a pretty big fan of Greek food. I love the fresh herbs they use; parsley, cilantro, bay leaves. I also enjoy these frequently featured ingredients: lemon, feta, tomatoes… eggplant. I especially love anything with eggplant! Babaganoush … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Course, Vegetarian | Tagged casserole, eggplant, greek, lentils, low fat, moussaka, mushroom, vegetables, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Honey-Soy Soba Noodles with Mushrooms and Carmelized Onions

Posted on January 25, 2011 by melbelle13

In general I am not a fan of Asian-style food at all. Sushi is ok. But I think I’m more fond of soy sauce and wasabi in tandem than anything else about it. I do, however, enjoy a hot bowl of Vietnamese phở from … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian Inspired, Main Course, Vegetarian | Tagged dinner, Mushrooms, quick meal, sesame oil, simple, Soba Noodles, soy sauce, unami, vegetarian | Leave a comment