I've been hearing about mashed cauliflower recently and I haven't given it a try yet. Apparently it's a craze right now to use it instead of potatoes, I suppose to cut carbs and such. Potatoes are good for you! Anyway...I'd heard of Jersusalem artichokes before, also known as sunchokes, but I had no idea what … Continue reading Mashed Sunchokes with Sour Cream and Onion
Category: Classic American
Make Your Own Almond Butter
Making your own nut butters is much easier than you think. Having a good blender though will be key. Mine is by KitchenAid with a pretty powerful motor, but blenders like Vitamix would definitely do even better. Starting the blender on the lowest speed helps keep it from clumping together and creating air bubbles that … Continue reading Make Your Own Almond Butter
Tandoori Veggie Burgers with Spicy Raita Sauce
As my teeth sank into this burger, angels began to sing and the heavens opened! If you love Indian spices and you love burgers, this is a match made in heaven just for you. These are baked - not fried, so they're much lower in calories, around 150 each. This recipe makes 6 veggie burgers … Continue reading Tandoori Veggie Burgers with Spicy Raita Sauce
Pita Pizzas with Hummus
Love pizza but can't stomach all that dairy? Hello, hummus! Hummus makes a great replacement for all the cheese normally on top of a pizza. Slather it on a pita, top it with your favorite veggies and you'll have a meal in minutes. In this particular recipe, I was simply using up veggies I had in the fridge … Continue reading Pita Pizzas with Hummus
Arugula Pesto Pasta
Need a quick lunch or dinner idea? Want to get raw greens in your diet without having to eat a salad? Make pesto with fresh baby arugula greens instead of parsley. The flavor is mild and warm from the toasted pine nuts. Serve topped with diced pimento peppers and a side of garlic toast. 6-8 … Continue reading Arugula Pesto Pasta
Veggie Diva's Kitchen 