Course: Veggies

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

In this week’s evolving theme of comfort foods done healthy, I decided to talk about french fries.  You know, another comfort food that calls to...

Fading Summer? Panzanella Bruschetta

It’s September.  It’s the middle of September.  Where I grew up, by this time in the month we were already wearing long pants, light sweaters,...

Leftovers Before Liftoff–Arancini Balls

Ah, vacation.  The relaxing getaway from the daily grind.  The opportunity to disconnect, and reconnect.  The escape from regular responsibilities.  Ain’t it grand? Not so...

Rice Noodle Bowl Fix

I love food.  I love it a lot.  I love pretty much any style of food.  That’s right–I’m a “polyepicure”.  Not a word (yet), but...

Risotto Primavera

Ciao, Bella.  Risotto Primavera just sounds so exotic, doesn’t it?  Like you should say it with an Italian accent. I got a bug in my...

BBQ Pork Stuffed Peppers

Pork.  The other white meat.  BBQd, smoked, roasted, braised, grilled–it’s what’s for dinner in this house.  Here in Texas, it is often considered blasphemy to...

Stuffed Summer Zucchini Boats

The heat.  The humidity.  The blazing sun that melts your shoes if you stand still on the blacktop for 2 minutes.  Totally normal for this...

Military Life Citrus Ramen Salad

As I have mentioned several times, we are a military family.  We subject ourselves to stressful separations, frequent moves and general uncertainty about the future. ...

Mom’s Summer Vegetable Dip

Are you ready for a hot weather dip?  Not in the pool, but in your bowl?  This Summer Vegetable Dip will be tasty on veggies,...

Sweet & Smoky BBQ Rub Down

What relaxes you?  Listening to soothing music?  Enjoying some alone time?  Taking a vacation?  Getting a massage?  Pouring a stiff cocktail? To be honest, all...