I made this sandwich the other day and we loved it! The combination of mild mortadella and spicy pepper jack worked great, and the sliced cucumber Continue Reading
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Panini with leftover roasted red peppers: The magic is still there!
One of the questions that pops up in my posts rather often is: What to do with leftover food? I'm always interested in repurposing food that is still Continue Reading
Spring salad idea: I’m talking salmon, kale, cauliflower, and peppers!
What's on your menu this spring? As for me, I'm talking salad language around here, lol I love the kind of salad that makes you happy to face spring Continue Reading
Cauliflower and mushroom stuffed peppers: Our plant-based journey continues!
Have you ever stuffed bell peppers with cauliflower? This is a first for me - and I haven't been this excited about a recipe in a long time! Make this Continue Reading
The roasted red pepper and eggplant dip of my childhood: So pure, so rustic, so flavorful
I used this dip the other day in a panino and absolutely loved it! It is the perfect dish to make now, when summer is on its way out and lets fall Continue Reading
Roasted vegetable panini: quick and light spring food, that makes me happy
My mom asked me the other day whether I'd made this panino lately, and I said I hadn't. I don't know why, but I seemed to have forgotten about this Continue Reading
New job, first day: feeling overwhelmed, and thinking of… meat stuffed peppers!
Today was the first day at my new job as a school tutor. It went pretty well, although it was overwhelming at times. It's been awhile since I had a Continue Reading
Two of my favorite things, now combined: salad and chickpeas!
I have recently received my first order from Country Life Natural Foods, and I'm so happy! Who knew bulk ordering could be so exciting? :-) I did a Continue Reading
Eating from the garden – and another post about dandelion!
Who's ready to eat from the garden? As someone who is fortunate to have plenty of nature nearby, I can say that spring has truly been a blessing. Continue Reading
Vegan grilled pepper stew: My love of veggies runs deep!
This is one of the dishes my mom used to make very often when I was growing up. Can you say memories? Can you say cheerful, simple things? This dish Continue Reading
Vegan mini pepper and caper salad: the magic of charred flavor
I've lost count of the number of times I posted recipes involving roasted peppers on this site. I may be a little bit obsessed with roasted peppers Continue Reading
Chef Battle Midwest Regionals: I ate, I judged, I had a fabulous time!
I don't know about you, but I love cooking competitions! There is something truly addictive in watching the adrenaline, the sweat, the trembling - and Continue Reading
Good bread is king! A few words on my favorite Chicagoland bakeries
Now that spring is finally here (or so I hope!), I can scale down on typical comfort foods and go back to the dishes I crave the most: panini, Continue Reading
My vegetarian lunch at Fogo de Chão: enjoying spring – one Watermelon Fresca at a time!
Maybe it's just me and my preconceived ideas, but eating veggies is not something I would normally imagine myself doing at Fogo de Chão. Mention the Continue Reading
Call it zacusca, ajvar, relish, dip, or any other way you like: Its real name is delicious!
Looking for a recipe to make on Game Day? Look no further, I have what you need! This is an appetizer I ate a lot as a child, and I love eating it Continue Reading
Chicken, tomato & arugula salad: the perfect side dish for burgers and hot dogs on 4th of July
I don't know about you, but we love to eat salads on July 4th. Don't get me wrong: there are plenty of burgers and sausages on our grill to keep up Continue Reading
Memorial Day sausage sandwich extravaganza: a different kind of pigs in a blanket!
There's no time like the time you spend with your loved ones :-) This weekend my husband is off work, which means we will truly be celebrating Continue Reading
What’s in a naan sandwich? A story of flavors, decadence and… trends
Did you know naan pizza is one of this year's hottest food trends according to Pinterest? I'm not surprised: we have been using naan to make pizza Continue Reading