When it comes to greens I do play favorites and mine is Swiss chard...their multicolored leaves and stems makes me smile whenever I see them. (Although, my collard greens recipe is making me a very happy camper of late.) Alas, it is winter and the selection is slim for fun flavor combos...or so I thought. This spicy Swiss chard and cauliflower combo will compliment fish, fowl … [Read more...]
Roasted Cauliflower, Figs and Red Quinoa
What do you get when you toss cauliflower, dried golden figs and hazelnuts into the oven? The start of an incredible veggie meal. If you're looking for a vegan and gluten free dish this is the one to make. I was inspired by a recipe on the California Fig site but I wanted a little more substance so I added red quinoa and for a little more crunch roasted hazelnuts. This is a … [Read more...]
Parmesan Battered Fried Cauliflower: Thanksgiving Appetizer or Not
Fried cauliflower has been part of my Thanksgiving experience since I started paying attention to the meal. Before I started noticing food, Thanksgiving meant a big ante pasta plate with a weird veggie that tricked you into thinking it was celery but tasted like disgusting licorice, and gross olives. The only saving grace was the mashed rutabagas. … [Read more...]
Parmesan Battered Fried Cauliflower
Fried cauliflower has been part of my Thanksgiving experience since I started paying attention to the meal. Before I started noticing food, Thanksgiving meant a big ante pasta plate with a weird veggie that tricked you into thinking it was celery but tasted like disgusting licorice, and gross olives. The only saving grace was the mashed rutabagas. Slowly I became more … [Read more...]
