With a vegetable garden this is so easy to put together. A bit of a pantry recipe, versatile, whatever you have on hand. Even add a bit of meat, Italian sausage my suggestion, for the meat lovers. My secret to a well melded minestrone is to simmer for over an hour even if it’s cooked through in 30 minutes.
This is a side dish with a main dish capability. It’s a great vegetarian meal. Add a hardboiled egg on the side per person for a hearty meal. The recipe comes together quickly with pantry ingredients.
Today is Pasta Sunday, and I decided to do a changeup! You know how some vegetarian lasagna recipes are just missing something (like meat!). Well, with this recipe you don’t even go there! This recipe has all the ingredients it needs to be perfectly delicious. My guest was surprised to find the sauce has V-8 … mainly because he doesn’t like V-8, or is it Worcestershire? Actually, I use both in cooking and normally don’t mention it to him. No Worcestershire in this recipe!
Lots of good ingredients. And a very surprising vegetarian lasagna!
Sometimes you want something rich and ‘meaty.’ I’ve just come off a cleanse and meat dishes seem too heavy today. I’m over the clear broths with spinach and mushrooms. Yep, I’m into a little richness. What might surprise you … there’s very little fat here but the taste is as rich as those heavily laden cream dishes. For me, this is a main dish but realistically it’s a side for two. Enjoy!
SCOTCH EGGS
GREENS EGGS AND HAM
EGGSTRAVAGANZA
DEVILED EGGS WITH A FLAIR
While normally I’d make this with a meaty Kielbasa I decided to make a meatless dish and chose a vegetarian Brat. It’s your choice! Just a word about Bratwurst & Kielbasa. They are not to be confused. They are seasoned differently and are usually cooked a bit differently. You might even notice a difference in the texture. Obviously, a vegetarian Bratwurst is slightly different from the real deal. But I must say, this one is pretty tasty and with a great beer who knows the difference?! Ha! I promise I’m not advertising.
Whether you use meat or go meatless you’ll find this recipe easy and full of flavor! Enjoy!
Cheesy Rice Soup! It’s still soup season and this one is sure to warm you. Not only that, but you already have the ingredients … well most! It’s an easy recipe with few ingredients. The secret is in the caramelizing of the onion. This will involve most of your prep time. The rest comes together quickly. Yep, I can’t deny this is a very rich soup but Oh So Good. A cup will do!
Vegetarian take on a Classic! After I tasted this wonderful Cook’s Country Shepherd’s Pie (more correctly a Cottage Pie, ground beef replaced the lamb) my son Will put together I mused, a vegetarian version might be a good alternative. I’ve previously prepared a chicken version, here, and a ground beef version here. All these are great recipes! Give one or all a try!
First, a word about plant based meat. I’ve tried both of these with great success and recommend either for this recipe.
If you’re still not convinced and wish to use a meat but something other than lamb & leaner than beef, try lean ground turkey.
Just a great change-up salad! Goes great with jambalaya, gumbo, chili beans, pot roast and all by itself!
First, make your favorite cornbread. I prefer from scratch with a less sweet version. Mixes tend to be sweeter and more cake like. Cornbread is an easy quick bread. Try this recipe, here. For a fewer ingredient recipe try this.
Little different from our cheese enchiladas and a quicker prep. Worth a try for those who find enchiladas irresistible. We do! Happy 50th Birthday Stephen!
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