Tag Archives: vegetables

Something like “Clams Casino”

By Monica | Published: April 3, 2013

  I was driving my car home from Whole Foods one day when an idea for a recipe came to my mind. “Why not use shitakes as a base for a “clams casino” recipe?” I thought. I eat shitakes just about every other day anyway, so experimenting with another recipe using those tasty little mushrooms [...]

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Brad’s Raw Chips

By Monica | Published: March 27, 2013

Take a ride with me to Pipersville, PA where we will encounter a world of pure innovation and where snacking has reached new levels. The Brad’s Raw Foods idea surfaced in 2006 when Brad himself took a hold of his lifestyle and adopted a raw foods diet. The story of how he dedicated his life [...]

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“Beet” the Heat Mix

By Monica | Published: June 11, 2012

Beets are the type of vegetable that when you bite into them there is this initial “cringe” reaction, but as soon as the initial shock of the earthy flavors dissipate, you are able to enjoy them. Their smooth texture, beautiful deep red coloring, and of course in this recipe, their delicious flavor will get you [...]

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Super Salad with Arugula, Radicchio and Pear

By Monica | Published: May 3, 2012

Arugula and Radicchio (rah-DEE-kee-oh) are two ingredients that may be new and different for you. Arugula, sometimes referred to as rocket, is native to the Mediterranean regions of Portugal, Lebanon and Turkey from Roman times and is considered an aphrodisiac. It has a rich, peppery taste, and is particularly strong in flavor and is very [...]

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Stuffed Manicotti with Kale and Fava Bean Puree

By Monica | Published: December 5, 2011

Enter the fava bean. A bean known to the English as the broad bean and the only bean eaten by Europeans until making landfall in America and adapting to other types of beans. The fava bean that has over time popularized itself to the American people and continues to be featured in various dishes, including [...]

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Rigatoni Medley

By Monica | Published: November 3, 2011

A medley of roasted vegetables atop beautiful rigatoni brings me back to Sunday dinners with my family. The simplicity of this recipe is what makes it so unique and delicious. It would take pounds of pasta to feed the family and roasted veggies were usually served on the side to be eaten with the pasta [...]

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Breaded Cauliflower and Broccoli Florets

By Monica | Published: October 19, 2011

Not only is this a delicious recipe, but it is also a very simple, inexpensive and healthy option for dinner night. I chose to use cauliflower and broccoli in this recipe because of their seasonal flair, however their nutritious benefits come in handy for this time of year. Both are rich in folate, potassium and [...]

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Spaghetti d’Autunno

By Monica | Published: September 29, 2011

The leaves are beginning to fall and the weather is definitely changing (as my allergies keep reminding me) and with the change of season comes a change in availability of produce in supermarkets. When I read up on seasonal produce during these autumn months, I came across various vegetables that I could use in my [...]

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PITA PIT! wit MEAT or wit OUT

By Monica | Published: September 6, 2011

Ahhh the gem of the city that has just been unearthed- well for me at least. How could I have not experienced this place before! The Pita Pit has so many fabulous assets to attract foodies, environmentalists, and health gurus. They are a Certified Green Restaurant and not to mention vegetarian friendly. How convenient! The [...]

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When the Moon Hits your Eye…

By Monica | Published: July 5, 2011

…like a great big vegan pie…that’s AMORE! It sure is love- love from the first bite to the last. At least that’s what I thought when I ate up my homemade vegan personal pizza. I was in the mood for pizza, so I went to the grocery store and bought some pizza dough. My tummy [...]

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