Lemony-Dill Salmon Farro Salad

Spring is here! At least it is in the south. Sorry Minnesota. Time to lighten up the meal plan. Nothing hints of spring like fresh dill. This lemony salmon farro salad is a great way to welcome spring to your dinner table. Divine Intervention I originally planned to make this dish using a high qualityContinue reading "Lemony-Dill Salmon Farro Salad"

Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Broccoli and Roasted Peppers

I'm a fan of spaghetti squash but sometimes struggle with creative ways to use it. Spaghetti Squash Is Not Pasta I don't use spaghetti squash as a substitute for pasta. I don't put red sauce on it. If I want spaghetti, I want spaghetti. Don't Squash Experimentation This recipe was a compilation of a fewContinue reading "Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Broccoli and Roasted Peppers"

Pickled Quail Egg & Prosciutto Roll

I'm "wrapping up" the On A Roll homemade sushi series today with a little bonus roll - pickled quail egg & prosciutto roll with mustard greens. This one is definitely not vegetarian or vegan, but it is unique and it is delicious! Pickled Quail Eggs?? 😳 When I moved to South Louisiana back in 2003,Continue reading "Pickled Quail Egg & Prosciutto Roll"

Kimchi, Tofu and Sesame Noodle Roll

The kimchi sushi roll is the final vegetarian/vegan recipe in my homemade sushi On A Roll series (spoiler alert - the final recipe coming up next is not vegetarian or vegan). How This Party Got Started Inspiration for trying to make sushi at home came from a vegan kimchi sushi roll I got at theContinue reading "Kimchi, Tofu and Sesame Noodle Roll"

Tahini-Kale Vegetarian Sushi Roll

Round 4 of my On A Roll vegetarian/vegan sushi series is the Tahini Roll featuring a healthy amount of lemony tahini-kale salad paired with tofu and roasted red peppers. Don't skip the sesame seeds in the kale salad! Keep It Skinny My first tip for making homemade sushi this week is to focus on keepingContinue reading "Tahini-Kale Vegetarian Sushi Roll"

Wasabi Beet, Cucumber and Avocado Sushi Roll

Welcome to Part 3 of my On A Roll vegetarian/vegan sushi roll series! Dying to know if anyone has been inspired to try making sushi at home for the first time. Comment below! Still working up the courage? Keep reading for instructions from a beginner's point of view. Feeling the Beet Wasabi Beet, Cucumber andContinue reading "Wasabi Beet, Cucumber and Avocado Sushi Roll"

Marinated Chickpea Sushi Roll

Today's post is #2 in my "On A Roll" Series featuring a recipe for a vegan marinated chickpea sushi roll. In last week's post I talked about how this project came about. This week let's take a closer look at homemade sushi making. Round One As with any experiment in the kitchen, the first attemptContinue reading "Marinated Chickpea Sushi Roll"

On A Roll – Homemade Sushi

There are two things I've never even attempted to make at home: pasta and sushi. My theory is that someone else has mastered the arts of making these so why should I try to re-invent the wheel and possibly make a mess of it, thus wasting good ingredients and ending up with a mediocre result?Continue reading "On A Roll – Homemade Sushi"

Journal of Possibilities

This is an update to my original post from back in January....for those who are still awaiting your opportunity to get vaccinated, here is a little something to look forward to! Turning the Corner I've got my first dose of the vaccine today. It left me feeling like I've been running a very long raceContinue reading "Journal of Possibilities"