Entree – Tina's Chic Corner

Creamy Vegan Pasta

March 15th, 2019Tina0 Comments

I’m stepping out of my comfort zone and trying a new combination of ingredients today. Yes, that is real Parmesan cheese on it in the pictures, and yes, that would make it non-vegan. If you don’t want the cheese on top, simply don’t use it. 🙂 I saw this recipe on Instagram the other day and it got me curious. Can a sauce really be creamy if there is no dairy in it? I’m not vegan so I’ve always used milk, cream, butter, or whatever diary is appropriate to the recipe, when I want something to be creamy. A cashew …

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

March 13th, 2019Tina2 Comments

It’s March and it’s still cold here in Connecticut, in fact it is weirdly colder than it was last month, so soup is on the agenda. This soup is not going to win any health awards, but it sure is delicious. There is a lot of creaminess going on here. It’s the ideal comfort food to warm your core and make your belly happy. Even though this is mostly a cheese soup, let’s not forget to give a shout out to the broccoli. Aren’t broccoli and cheddar cheese a good pairing? This soup was certainly a calorie splurge, but on …

Sweet and Spicy Cauliflower

March 1st, 2019Tina0 Comments

If you’re looking for an idea appetizer idea that can also be for dinner then I’ve got the answer for you today. Those little nuggets look like they are chicken but they are not. Say hello to these cauliflower nuggets. They are coated with bread crumbs, panko crumbs, and flour and then baked in the oven. A few years ago I made a similar recipe and called them cauliflower poppers. Those poppers are only covered in panko crumbs. The more panko crumbs you use, the more crunchy they will be. Both recipes are great and I would recommend either of …

Cheat Sheet Roasted Vegetable Couscous

February 27th, 2019Tina0 Comments

I love a recipe that only requires one pan. Yes, you cook everything in one pan! You know what that means, right? You have less dishes to wash and I’m all for that. Most importantly, I’m really into this vegetable couscous because I get to say couscous. It’s one of my favorite words to say because it’s fun. Just me? Anyway, in all seriousness, this is what I consider to be the ideal lunch. It’s vegetarian (which I tend to lean towards) and it’s loaded with protein because of the fun chickpeas. Plus, it’s great that it reheats well. I …

Beef and Zucchini

February 20th, 2019Tina0 Comments

I’ve got an easy dinner recipe for you that you can make in 30 minutes. Are you interested? Not only am I hungry by the time I get home from work and the gym, but I’m also tired, so dinners must be easy and quick. I feel like I’ve been in a dinner rut lately, making the same things over and over again. Worse, I’ve resorted to bagels and cereal a lot more than I care to admit. I needed to find a new and exciting dinner. A few years ago I shared a recipe for stuffed zucchini, which is …