Tag: vegetarian

Carrot and celery slaw

This carrot and celery slaw is a tangy and delicious alternative to traditional coleslaw. In fact, I don’t even make coleslaw with cabbage any more — I just make this! (Although, you could make this recipe with cabbage if you really wanted to.) I prefer to make it in the morning, or a day ahead, to give the flavors a chance to blend. Frank’s RedHot sauce gives it a little spice, and if you really want to up the buffalo flavor, I recommend sprinkling a little blue cheese on top before serving.

Tags bbq, blue cheese, carrots, celery, cookout, gluten-free, make ahead, picnic, salad, slaw, summer, vegan, vegetarian

Main Dishes Recipes

Palak paneer or Chicken saag

Post author By jane
Post date January 20, 2020
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Palak paneer (pictured with Indian-spiced cauliflower)

Palak paneer is one of my favorite Indian dishes, and when I don’t have paneer on hand, I like to use the same recipe to make a delicious chicken saag instead. In either version, the paneer or chicken is simmered in a delicious spinach, tomato, and cream sauce. If you do make chicken saag, using smoked chicken thighs is a great way to add some authentic-tasting flavor to the dish. Either way, it’s one of my favorites, and I hope you give it a try!

Tags chicken, curry, gluten-free, Indian, low-carb, paneer, spinach, tomatoes, vegetarian

Lighter Meals Recipes Side Dishes

Michigan salad

This “Michigan salad” is one of my recent favorites. As a Michigan native, I presume that the name comes from the addition of (dried) cherries, which are commonly grown in the Traverse City area. The combination of fruit, nuts, and cheese is delicious as a side salad — or it also makes a quick dinner with the addition of some sliced turkey breast. Although it’s a very simple recipe (no measuring needed!), it’s definitely good enough to share!

Tags apples, blue cheese, cherries, cranberries, fall, feta, gluten-free, holiday, Midwestern, pears, pecans, salad, Thanksgiving, turkey, vegetarian, walnuts, winter

Dessert Recipes

Russian teacakes

These classic, powdered sugar-covered Russian teacakes are one of my favorite cookies to make during the holidays. You might also know them by their other name of “Mexican wedding cakes”. Regardless of their name, I enjoy the sweet, buttery, nutty flavor combination. Give them a try for your next holiday treat!

Tags Christmas, cookies, family recipe, holiday, pecans, vegetarian, walnuts, winter

Breakfast/Brunch Recipes

Banana chocolate chip muffins

Post author By jane
Post date November 27, 2019
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These are, without question, my favorite muffins. They are my go-to when I sign up to bring Sunday School treats, and we are never sad when we have to bring any leftover muffins home. I hope you decide to give them a try!

Tags bananas, chocolate chips, muffins, vegetarian