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Vegetarian Calzones

It’s still ricotta month, people! Have you bought yours yet? Have you made some pasta or a pizza or dessert yet? Well, if not, here’s another reason to grab some of this delicious Italian cheese: vegetarian calzones! We made these a few months ago, and I was blown away.     All you need is […]

vegan meals

25 Vegan Meal Ideas

This week, I’m having a friend over who can’t eat dairy. And that got me thinking: What type of meals are good for vegans and non-dairy folks? Although my husband and I don’t eat a ton of meat (just 1-2 meals per week), I do love my butter, milk and cream. On the other hand, I […]

chickpea fritters

Falafel-Style Chickpea Fritters

I’ve got another vegetarian wonder of a meal for you today. Even if you’re not vegetarian, you’ve got to give some love to chickpeas. They are full of protein, they go great with spices, and they can be eaten whole, smashed or pureed. If you’re a fan of Mediterranean food and trying several different things, […]

Confessions of a Lenten Vegetarian

We’re kicking off the week here on the blog with a little personal update…a diary of sorts. For the past 11 days or so, I have been eating vegetarian. This was sort of one of my food resolutions for 2016, and I thought what better a time than Lent to give something up and let it […]

Cast Iron Vegetable Pot Pie

Recently I made a very important cooking purchase: a cast iron skillet. I know that cast irons are great for Southern cooking and a good heavy-bottomed dish for eggs, bacon, potatoes, camping foods and oven pancakes. Although I don’t go camping much, I love my breakfast food, so I knew even if I just used […]