Recent Recipes
Cajun Beans ‘n’ Rice with Shrimp: Wednesday, August 1, 2025
The “Holy Grail” of Cajun food ingredients is on display tonight: onions, bell peppers and celery. Then there’s the seasoning, with lots of paprika, garlic powder, oregano and cayenne. Cajun food is easy to make and, as you will note from the spices, packed with flavor. It was developed by the French-speaking Arcadian people who came from Canada and settled in Louisiana.
In lieu of corn bread we’ll just have a warm corn tortilla.
Kale Quinoa and White Bean Salad with Smoky Tempeh and Toasted Almonds: Friday, June 21, 2024
This recipe was inspired by a Kate Sherwood recipe featured in the Nutrition Action Newsletter. If you’ve got quinoa on hand you’re good to go. Use any kind of kale for this one. It’s a tasty, multi-textured, warm weather meal. Pick a couple of artisan rolls to serve as a compliment to the meal.
Bok Choy Cashew Stir-fry: Thursday, May.39, 2025
Ever-versatile bok choy (also known as White Chinese Cabbage) anchors this delicious stir-fry tonight. Toasted cashews, onions, mushrooms, red bell peppers and sliced water chestnuts provide the links that qualify this meal as a stir-fry. The ingredients are bathed in a delicious basil accented sauce and served over brown rice.
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Friday, November 24, 2023
When I was a kid, folks called this dish “shepherd’s pie,” “hot dish” or “leftover casserole.” Whatever the name, it’s delicious and a great way to use up a bunch of leftovers. This recipe works fine with either plant-based Chick’n or leftover turkey.
If you made stock last night with the turkey carcass, take time now to remove and discard congealed fat, reheat, then strain and remove bones and skin etc. Store strained broth in fridge. (It can also be frozen.)
Pasta with Scallops and Seared Fennel: Monday, December 11, 2023shell tacos
Pasta with Scallops (not to be confused with Scalloped Pasta which would basically be mac ‘n’ cheese) is on the menu tonight.
You’ll appreciate the lovely flavors of this seafood pasta. Small scallops (or bay scallops) are paired with seared fennel and green peas. The pasta dish gets a little motherly love, as it’s tossed with a lemony Aglio e Olio sauce.
Dark Greens with Pear , Toasted Pecans and Gorgonzola: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Let’s highlight some seasonal fruit again. Pears are still in season so use ‘em while you can. Kale’s a great choice for this meal, but if you’d prefer, chard is always available.
We’ll add umami* with some toasted pecans and a sprinkle of Gorgonzola. The greens and pear are arranged over nutritious quinoa with Chickenless Tenders. Oh Mamma!