I’ve been cooking a lot of fresh veggies and fruits lately and I’m loving it.  I can hardly remember what I used to cook before I had this luxury.  This dish follows this same pattern and it’s Springtime cooking at its finest. The quinoa is accompanied by a medley of asparagus and peas and is covered in a lemon dressing. Asparagus And Peas Medley Recipe (About 4 servings) Ingredients for the Dressing and Topping: 1 to 2 fresh lemons (the goal is 1/4 cup lemon juice and the zest of 1 lemon) 1/4 cup olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon …

The kick off for BBQ season (aka Memorial Day weekend) is less than two weeks away.  This time of the year is known for smoked meats, hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken and sausages of every imaginable flavor.  Always available are delights like baked beans, pasta salad, macaroni salad, and coleslaw.  Since I’m about to be buried alive in delicious fattening food on sunny weekends with friends and family, I decided to take a stab at a dish that will warm you up on these last few cold Spring nights. This pasta with roasted broccolini and mushrooms is covered in a spicy tomato based …

Tofu.  Do you love it or hate it?  I like it, but only if it’s deep fried.  Um, if it’s fried who wouldn’t love it I suppose?  Of course, I pick the most unhealthy way to love it, until now.  Guess what?  I’ve found a tofu recipe that I can’t get enough of and they are not deep fried!  Interested? These sesame crusted tofu cubes are paired with peppers and onions and coated in a spicy peanut sauce. Sesame Crusted Tofu With Peppers And Onions In A Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe (About 4 servings) Ingredients for Spicy Peanut Sauce: 1/4 cup peanut butter …