Category Archives: Veggies & Grains

Black Bean Veggie Burgers

This recipe is from a friend of a friend, and it is the BEST veggie burger recipe I’ve tried so far!  I baked them for longer than recommended since I wanted them to be crisp on the outside, but aside … Continue reading

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Mac ‘n’ Goat Cheese

This is a “grown-up” mac and cheese recipe that actually has vegetables in it.  Yes, it’s another from Memere’s stack of recipe magazines, but the recipe can also be found online at www.rachaelraymag.org. I’ll definitely make this again, but probably … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Pancakes

These pancakes are easy to make, packed with nutrition, and very flavorful.  They can be served with maple syrup, but with the curry and natural sweetness from the sweet potatoes, they really do not need the syrup! The recipe can … Continue reading

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Wild Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms and Pecans

Okay, so I have to be honest and admit that I didn’t have any pecans or cremini mushrooms.  I started out following the recipe, knowing I would be substituting a different type of nut and a different type of mushroom.  … Continue reading

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Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Maple Scallops

One of my favorite easy grilled seafood recipes is prosciutto-wrapped scallops.  In all honesty, it’s so easy it hardly qualifies as a recipe…  Just fold the proscuitto in half lengthwise, wrap it around a scallop, and slide the scallop on … Continue reading

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Mushroom Ravioli with Gorgonzola Sauce

This recipe was inspired by a ravioli dish served at Sebago Brewing Company.  In order to make these raviolis, I used directions from Cooking Light’s Pumpkin Ravioli with Gorgonzola Sauce. The filling consists of one package of baby bella mushrooms, … Continue reading

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Maple & Cider Glazed Pork Loin & Maple Carrots

A few weeks ago, before watching Food, Inc., I bought a pork loin when it was on special at the grocery store…  I had no plans for it at the time, but the price was right, so I bought it … Continue reading

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Roasted Asparagus and Spicy Mac & Cheese

Now that I’ve tried roasting asparagus, I don’t think I’ll ever steam it again.  It was easy to prepare, far more flavorful than the steamed version, and even a little crisp.  To prepare, trim the asparagus, and toss it with … Continue reading

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Root Vegetable Risotto

This root vegetable risotto was inspired by one that I tried at Bull Feeney’s restaurant.  Risotto is fairly easy to make, and it is wonderful winter comfort food. Root Vegetable Risotto 1/2 c. pearl barley 1/4 c. brown rice 1/4 … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Kale Soup

This Valentine’s Day, instead of fighting the crowds at the local restaurants, we opted for a stop at Whole Foods to pick up ingredients for dinner in.  We didn’t have a plan, or a list, but instead looked for ingredients … Continue reading

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