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Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi
Category: Recipes Tags: gnocchi, parmesan, ricotta, simplyrecipes.com, Spinach
Even the picture isn’t pretty
Spinach + ricotta + gnocchi– sounds delicious, right? That’s what I thought when I found this recipe on SimplyRecipes.com . I’ve made potato gnocchi before, and have run into the “this chews more like a dough ball than a delicious dough pillow” issue, so upon reading, I was enticed by the author’s promise of ricotta making the gnocchi more forgiving.
I’m going to level with you: this did not turn out well. At all. That’s probably my fault– I accidentally picked up skim ricotta instead of whole milk, and I only used 1/2 the amount of ricotta the recipe called for. I also inadvertently used too much flour. I’m sure all of these things combined to make an epically dreadful gnocchi.
I’m posting this anyway, A: because I promised I would on Facebook before actually trying it out, and B: because I encourage you to try the recipe as it appears on SimplyRecipes.com , or even try my recipe below, but use the proper ingredients/measurements!
Let me know how your version goes!
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Category: Recipes Tags: Bell Pepper, goat cheese, Quinoa, Spinach, stuffed peppers, yves meatless ground
It’s a hand held!
Last night I came up with another YUMMY experimental dish — I call all the dishes I make, sans recipe, experiments. These “experiments” usually involve combining a bunch of ingredients from my cupboard and fridge that have almost run out.
I combined bell peppers, goat cheese, quinoa, spinach and Yves meatless ground (along with an aromatic hear, a couple seasonings there…) to make stuffed bell peppers. Bonus– spinach, an important flavor in the dish, is at its peak in the spring.
Try out the recipe and let me know what you think! Email me at kara@goveeblog.com!
Seasonal Vegetables – California Spring
Category: News, Random Talk, Recipes Tags: Aparagus, california, Epicurious, risotto, seasonal vegetables, Vegan, Vegetarian
Everyone should know that its best to buy produce when its in season. Like most things in life, the value of fruits and vegetables are highly time sensitive; the freshness, taste and even nutritional value of produce is degraded when eaten out of season.
In doing research to find out what vegetables are currently in season, I came across an interactive Peak Season Map at Epicurious.com, which breaks out the season’s best fruit and veggie picks, by state.
Pasta della California
Category: Recipes Tags: Avocado, broccoli, Food.com, pasta, Pasta della California, Post Punk Kitchen, Safeway, Vegan, Vegetarian
Pasta della California is one of my all time favorite vegan pasta dishes, the recipe for which I originally found at The Post Punk Kitchen. The broccoli in this plate adds distinct crunch, and the avocado creates a delicate creaminess that is a real textural treat. The kick of red pepper flakes and lime tie everything together. This pasta creates a phenomenal opportunity to make use of the seasons best produce. Better still, you get to cook with wine, and I love cooking with wine. Especially the intermittent sips from the measuring cup.
Sadly, Pasta della California seems to no longer be on a href=”http://www.theppk.com/” target=”_blank”>the Post Punk Kitchen site, but I was able to brush up on the pasta recipe (it had been a while!) using the version found on Food.com. I’m pretty sure that either it was taken from the PPK, or the PPK got their version from here- the verbiage is pretty familiar. I skipped the arugula, but I encourage you to try it. I just wasn’t willing to fit the Safeway bill for it.
Soy Chorizo Macaroni
Category: Recipes Tags: cheesy, macaroni, silken tofu, soy chorizo, Tofu, Vegetarian
So I made this dish months ago, but never got around to posting…
Artichoke Salsa
Category: Recipes Tags: artichoke, salsa, Vegan, Vegetarian
Image from Circle B Kitchen
Got this great recipe from Safweway’s Website. Its incredibly fast and easy, and is tasty to boot. Try this recipe with Tostitos Hint of Lime chips!
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Quinoa Cakes with Spinach and Artichoke Salad
Category: Recipes Tags: Quinoa, Salad, Vegetarian
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, so I figured I’d jump back in with a recipe staring quinoa. This super-food offers complete protein, as well as a range of vitamins and minerals.
Try this delicious quinoa cake/salad recipe, inspired by quinoa-afficionado site cookingquinoa.net, for lunch or dinner. It’s hearty, so it won’t leave you hungry, and its quick, so you wont be slaving in the kitchen for hours.
Test it out and let me know what you think.
Black Bean Pasta
Category: Recipes Tags: black bean, cheese, pasta, Vegetarian
You want pasta, but you could go for a taste of the Southwest at the same time? This is the dish for you. This recipe doesn’t call for salt, which I think makes it a little bland. To kick up the flavor, I add a little chili sauce and cheddar cheese.
Broccoli with Garlic “Butter” and Cashews
Category: Recipes Tags: broccoli, cashews, garlic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Not the healthiest way to prepare broccoli, but man is it delicious. This is also a pretty good way to get in a good serving of protein. I like to serve this with spicy brown rice, which I make by seasoning the boiling water with salt, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. I also add 1/2 block of tofu to up the protein, and to add more substance. Test it out and let me know what you think.
Healthy Vegan Banana Bread Recipe
Category: Recipes Tags: banana, banana bread, guest blog, Vegetarian
By: Matthew Kaplan – www.FaveDiets.com
Hi all, this is Matt from FaveDiets.com. Now that the weather is getting to be a bit cooler, I have a strong urge to be busting out my baking supplies and warming up the oven. I mean, who doesn’t love the smell of delicious baked goods wafting throughout the house. For me, the quintessential baked good is banana bread. My mother would save loads of overripe bananas in our freezer, waiting to defrost them
to make her delicious easy banana bread recipe. Just thinking of her moist banana bread recipe makes me salivate a little bit.
