Heaven. That's what this dish is. It doesn't taste like pasta, it isn't spaghetti squash, but it reminds me of a pasta dish nonetheless. This recipe is a new favorite of mine. It's simple, but totally satisfying, and the big bonus is that it's a low-carb, low-calorie, highly nutrition meal. It's an especially good choice … Continue reading Squash “Pasta”
Category: Recipes
Napa Coleslaw
The name of this cabbage got me imagining the picturesque landscape of Napa Valley, where I would be picnicking, sipping some locally produced wine and nibbling on artisanal cheeses. I think this Napa Coleslaw recipe is a different, and I'd like to say elegant, twist on traditional coleslaw that would be worthy of such a … Continue reading Napa Coleslaw
Basic Homemade Mayonnaise
Have you ever looked at the ingredients in store-bought mayonnaise? Soybean oil, corn starch, sugar, and some things I can't easily pronounce. Even the health-store brands have some ingredients in there I'm not happy about, like canola oil. Even though I don't use mayonnaise on a regular basis, my condiment of choice for homemade baked … Continue reading Basic Homemade Mayonnaise
Zucchini Muffins
As soon as zucchini started to pop up in my farm share, I knew I had to use some of them to make zucchini bread. I found a great recipe from 101 Cookbooks, my go-to source for all-natural baking. Although it’s a perfectly fine recipe on its own, I couldn’t help tinkering with it a … Continue reading Zucchini Muffins
Mango Sorbet with Thai Basil and Coconut
On sweltering summer days, I get to thinking about island vacations and white sand beaches...because if the weather insists on being 100°F with the humidity, I'd like the option to cool off every 5 minutes in aqua oceans or tranquil pools. It's only right. Recent island visions gave me cravings for island fruit. Although I … Continue reading Mango Sorbet with Thai Basil and Coconut