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Zucchini Fritters

June 2nd, 2014Tina26 Comments

How did it get to be June already? That’s just crazy talk. It’s zucchini season (at least by me in CT) and I’m constantly looking for ways to cook with this versatile veggie. My favorite way is to add them to a cake, like these amazingly delicious Zucchini Spice Bars. Moi, prefers sweets?! (Picture Miss Piggy instead of bad grammar for that please.) 😉 Today, I’m using them in a savory dish and they are amazing. These zucchini fritters are pan fried and have a Mediterranean flare from all the wonderful herbs, feta cheese, and lemon flavors. Zucchini Fritters Recipe (Makes …

Brussels Sprouts Melt

May 21st, 2014Tina26 Comments

When I think of a sandwich, I think of something made with some sort of cheese, meat, condiments, and bread. That’s fine and dandy but it’s too predicatable and I’m looking for a something more unexpected today. (Ah, the life of a food blogger.) When I made my Tomato and Herbed Goat Cheese Sandwich a few weeks ago, I realized that a sandwich can be so much more than the garden variety deal you might find at a Subway chain restaurant. With some fresh Brussels sprouts on hand and the desire to create a unique sandwich, I came up with this one. I’ve laid a big …

Asparagus And Peas Medley

May 19th, 2014Tina26 Comments

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 …

Pasta Arrabbiata With Broccolini And Mushrooms

May 14th, 2014Tina28 Comments

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 …

Sesame Crusted Tofu With Peppers And Onions In A Spicy Peanut Sauce

May 12th, 2014Tina42 Comments

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 …