Vegetarian

My goal with Vegetarian dishes is to offer recipes that contain NO animal products at all. Many of my dishes can be made meatless, but unless the main variant is completely free of animal products, I will not call it vegetarian.

Easy Garlic Green Beans

Tuesday, July 8, 2008
By Heather

Summer is the best season for garden fresh vegetables. Green beans are one of my favorites. This garlic green bean recipe is quick and easy to prepare and goes well with chicken, fish or steak. What you’ll need: 3/4 pound of fresh green beans with ends removed. 1 tablespoon Olive Oil. 1 tablespoon minced or slivered... »

BBQ Grilled Onion - Great Side Dish

Wednesday, May 2, 2007
By Heather
BBQ Grilled Onion - Great Side Dish

I’ve been looking forward to the spring and summer season. Why? Because of the allure of a smoking grill filled with fantastic foods. This is another easy dish to cook on your BBQ Grill. A Grilled Onion. It doesn’t require a whole lot of ingredients. Just some Vidalia Sweet Onions, some butter and beef... »

Roasted Yam and Onion Soup

Saturday, February 17, 2007
By Erik Christensen

What I like about making soup so much is that if you start with the basics and pay attention to a few fundamentals, you can get very creative and end up with some really tasty dishes. I almost never start with a recipe, but I usually have one or two main ingredients in mind. All... »

Salads 101

Friday, January 12, 2007
By Erik Christensen

Salads are just about the ultimate in easy cooking, because the process involves not a lot more than throwing ingredients into a bowl. Sure, there’s chopping involved, and maybe some whisking if you are makig your own dressing, but there is no frying, no boiling, no sauteeing or roasting. And while those things can... »

Even Brussels Sprouts Can Taste Good!

Wednesday, November 29, 2006
By Erik Christensen

Yes, it’s true! Of all the vegetables in the world, Brussels Sprouts (also called brussel sprouts, without the extra “s”) have long ranked as my least favorite, and I know that a lot of people feel the same way. But something I tried recently has made me realize that it is not the fault of this... »

Chimichurri Sauce

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
By Erik Christensen

Chimichurri sauce is an amazingly refreshing concoction of fresh, green herbs, olive oil and garlic, with a few other ingredients thrown in. It is attributed to Argentinian cuisine, which is often overlooked in my opinion, but it seems to have derived oringinally from a basic Genovese Pesto. Since its preparation involves no meat, stock,... »