What I eat for a week as a vegetarian… | The Weekday Vegetarian

Over the years I’ve gone back and forth on vegetarianism and veganism. I know they are healthy diets, but the month or two that I have tried these diets I would usually feel tired, low energy, and sometimes get cuts on the side of my mouth (I think it was a b12 deficiency?). So, I… Continue reading What I eat for a week as a vegetarian… | The Weekday Vegetarian

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Arugula, Pomegranate, Walnuts and Feta

I often make this salad when I cater for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving events and everyone loves it. So, I’m excited to share this tasty recipe with you! Because butternut squash can take some time to cook, try to buy pre-cut butternut squash if you’re short on time. (If you have a hard time peeling squash,… Continue reading Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Arugula, Pomegranate, Walnuts and Feta

Arugula-Walnut Pesto with Ricotta by Marta

Marta @martascooking shared this delicious pesto recipe made with arugula, walnuts, capers and ricotta unlike the more well-known basil-pine nut combo. I love arugula so this was a delicious new discovery for me! The creamy ricotta does a nice job of cutting some of the bitterness of the arugula, too. .🍷Alan @altrottasamphora suggests a Pinot Grigio… Continue reading Arugula-Walnut Pesto with Ricotta by Marta

Eggplant (Aubergine) Rollatini | Keto-friendly recipes

On today’s show, Marta and I teamed up and made seasonal eggplant dishes.  . 🇮🇹 Marta @martascooking made a simple one to beat the Italian heat, called “rotolini”. It was simply grilled and filled with an arugula pesto. Light and a perfect appetizer.  . 🍷Alan @altrottasamphora suggests a Pinot Grigio to pair with it. Thank… Continue reading Eggplant (Aubergine) Rollatini | Keto-friendly recipes

Buckwheat Crepe Burrito | Tofu-Egg Scramble | Gluten-Free

Now serving: Buckwheat Crepe Burrito(vegetarian) $12.00 Add avocado $1.00  In my spare time, I dream up what I would serve at my breakfast cafe. This is a work in progress but something of the sort would be there. I love how these gluten free crepes can be a flour tortilla substitute. Here’s the work in… Continue reading Buckwheat Crepe Burrito | Tofu-Egg Scramble | Gluten-Free

Quesadilla de flor de Calabaza | Squash Blossom Quesadilla in the Garden

Today I went cooking in the garden to make one of my favorites: Quesadilla de flor de calabaza (squash blossom quesadilla)🌼🧀. I grew up with my dad making these for me whenever zucchini would come in season. This is what a zucchini flower looks like and it’s totally edible. Mixed with cheese in a quesadilla-… Continue reading Quesadilla de flor de Calabaza | Squash Blossom Quesadilla in the Garden

Cauliflower Aguachile by Joseph 🌱 (Vegan & Gluten-Free) | Recipes in the Quarantine

If you thought Mexican food couldn’t be vegan- think again! Good Mexican cooking: lots of chile (except for the one Mexican who doesn’t like spice 😂. 🇲🇽 He/she can always be found!). Thank you @foodbyjoseph for this awesome recipe that’s vegan and gluten-free. Usually made with shrimp, this aguachile is made with cauliflower instead. Joseph… Continue reading Cauliflower Aguachile by Joseph 🌱 (Vegan & Gluten-Free) | Recipes in the Quarantine

Colombian Arepas with Catalina | Recipes in the Quarantine

Heaven, to a Colombian, would look like pillows of arepas I’m sure. An ancient mixture of cornmeal and water, arepas are known as the “bread” of Colombian and Venezuelan cuisine. They eat them with hot chocolate in the morning or with rum in the evening. It’s a staple for Colombians- breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack- always… Continue reading Colombian Arepas with Catalina | Recipes in the Quarantine

Alison Roman’s Cauliflower Pasta | Recipes in the Quarantine

Alison Roman’s cauliflower pasta That she claims is her go-to Mac n cheese after a hard’s day work.She is internet famous for “the stew,” a chickpea stew dish with turmeric, ginger and coconut milk. That’s how I found her but I’m not a coconut curry girl so this suits my taste much better. She should… Continue reading Alison Roman’s Cauliflower Pasta | Recipes in the Quarantine