Recently, I’ve been making a lot of salads. I adore how pasta allows us to generate so many different alternatives and variations. This was one of those pasta salads that brought back memories of summers spent in the remote countryside when the meadows were read more
One of my favorite ways to enjoy stress-free, delicious lunch us by making this amazing, Colorful Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing. Photo-shoots require some serious brainstorming. I know many photographers that go through Pinterest for example and see what theme would be the best for read more
The combination of Meatless Meatballs with Cauliflower and Broccoli just fit together like peas and carrots in the pot pie.
I just loved everything. I had my niece over for lunch, and she enjoyed it as well.
So, these meatballs are obviously meatless. I do not know how they did it, but they honestly taste like meat to me. Needless to say, they are so freaking delicious.
My family loved it too. Well, I do not make it often and we are not vegan or vegetarian, but I enjoy every few days a nice plant-based meal. I even crave salads!
To some of you, that might be strange but it is honestly true. Besides, broccoli and cauliflower are amazing in every possible way.
I wanted to stay with a completely vegan meal. Which is not mandatory, of course, since we are not vegans or vegetarians.
However, I wanted to go along with the theme and create our lunch so my family can actually see that vegan lunch can be delicious.
My boys are always running away from the idea but this turned around. We all truly enjoyed it.
I tossed some thawed organic broccoli and cauliflower with these meatballs. Also, I made this delicious veggie-packed spaghetti to go with it.
It was truly one remarkable meal. To be honest, you do not need a whole bunch of food to create an amazing meal for a family.
They will love anything that I make so I try to use simple ingredients to create a wonderful dinner.
You can find the Spaghetti recipes here on my blog. It is olive oil and garlic spaghetti, and we absolutely love it.
Of course, you can eat it just like this, or you may serve it with rice, quinoa, or any type of pasta.
Well, I am just here giving you a couple of tasty ideas. I have so many amazing meatless recipes and side dishes on my blog that I am sure you will find something.
I am linking some of my personal favorite meatless recipes. They are all tested and my picky family approved.
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Roasted Cauliflower and Cheese
Pan-Fried Eggplant with Mozzarella and Marinara
Yellow Rice with Peppers and Tomato Sauce
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This whole combo just fit together like peas and carrots in the pot pie. I just loved everything. I had my niece over for lunch, and she enjoyed it as well.
Put frozen vegetables in a colander or a strainer and run cold water over the vegetables until thawed. If you are thawing Spinach or kale, make sure to squeeze out excess water. I finish pasta at the same time I finish this dish so I could serve it together. This is also very easy to cook ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze it for a month.
The reason why I do not keep broccoli and cauliflower longer than 2 days: It has a very particular smell if it stands in the fridge for too long.
I recommend no longer than 2 days. you can always freeze it and reheat. You can serve this with whatever you wish or eat it on its own. I like this green pasta very much.
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I wanted to make one more meal that is meatless, but at the same time delicious and nutritious. Well, I must admit that it hit the spot.
I love kale, but if you are not too keen on it, then you may use other green leafy vegetables, such as collard greens or spinach.
Be creative and use what you have on hand.
That is the beauty of cooking after all to use what you have available. I am giving an idea and you can chanal ut and use it however you want.
If you don’t have olive oil use any other even though it is best if you use olive oil. There is always an alternative!
Lately, I have been on a meatless kick. As you all know I am not vegetarian, but I feel so much better when I decrease meat in my diet, and a family is okay with that idea as well.
We are really trying to increase more fish and vegetables, and less meat and carbs. Although this is a carbolicious meal and we are just fine with it!
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You may use frozen or homemade ravioli as well. I used refrigerated. If you do not have kale, you may use spinach. If you do not like mushrooms use some other vegetable. Some refrigerated ravioli serving size is 2.
You could measure out for two servings or use more ravioli, it is up to you. You can definitely double the size.
READ LABEL ON ravioli package. It is packed with sodium, so always pick one that has way less. Also, that way you will know how much you would need to season your vegetables as well.
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.
Multi-Grain Medley Bowl with Kimchi is perfect for hot summer days. Not that it is too complicated to make a full meal and cook for an hour. However, I feel like my body cannot accept heavy meals so I avoid making them. Of course, this read more
Superfoods Salad is such an amazing salad to surprise your insides with. Superfood definition: A nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being. We eat superfood every day, and a beautiful combination of different food makes us feel good, makes us healthy. read more
Extraordinary Mixed Greens Kiwifruit and Strawberry Salad is so refreshing, delicious and perfect for the upcoming summer season. You can truly make it however you prefer.
Also, you can add more cheese or no cheese at all, add croutons, or serve it with crackers, yes, that’s a beauty of a salad that you can customize it however you want.
The funny thing is that I never liked adding fruit to my salad, except for tomatoes. I always thought it will taste weird and it did for a bit.
At first, I started with apple, cranberries, and pomegranates. However, nowadays I toss any fruit with my greens. I think we simply need to develop the taste for it.
For example, I used to dislike avocados and asparagus. It was just not my cup of tea, but I really love both now. Honestly, I do not know what happened, but something changed in my taste department.
Anyhow, just like me, my family feels the same way. Addition of fruit to salads just adds that extra element of sweetness which is very pleasant.
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My absolute favorite vinaigrette is simple. I just mix Lemon juice, Olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste. I used that on most of my salads, however, Poppy Seeds Vinaigrette works very well with these kinds of salads. I do not add any sweetener, but you can add about 1/2 teaspoon of honey if you like that better. If you have somebody who does not eat dairy my simple dressing is a pretty amazing option, also you can totally skip mayo in the poppy seeds vinaigrette and use 1/2 ripe avocado for the creaminess. If you do not have almonds, then use cashews instead.
I could eat Potatoes and Eggs Skillet for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Sometimes, I would simply add Italian sausage and cheese, but this time I kept it meatless and pretty simple. There is something when you combine potatoes, peppers, and onion. The almost instant flavor read more
