Minestrone, a hearty soup hailing from Italy, boasts a rich history rooted in rustic culinary traditions. Crafted from a base of aromatic mirepoix—celery, onion, and carrots—this soup unfolds with a medley of seasonal vegetables, often embracing a vibrant array of beans and tomatoes. My own gluten free rendition diverges from the classic minestrone blueprint yet…
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Oil Free Basil Pesto
I have been playing around with creating an oil free pesto for months. I finally have a recipe that I love. It uses fresh basil as well as arugula and spinach, zucchini, garlic, lemon juice and a very small amount of nutritional yeast, walnuts and pumpkin seeds. It is incredibly delicious served on pasta, air…
Oil Free Oven Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas
Can you roast vegetables with out oil? Absolutely you can and they are amazing! In the fall and winter months I am partial to oven roasting all types of vegetables. The oven warms up my kitchen making it feel cozy and the entire house is filled with the most delicious aroma. It’s fun to try…
Oven Roasted Ratatouille – Oil Free!
Looking for an easy beautiful flavorful side dish to make? Oven roasted ratatouille is the answer! This has become a regular menu item at our house. First it is easy to make. It’s inexpensive. You can batch cook it. It doesn’t take a lot of time. It’s super versatile. It is beautiful to look at…
Paderno Spiralizer Kitchen Fun!
I love kitchen gadgets but since I already own so many I really have to stop and contemplate acquiring anything that is going to take up space in an already full kitchen. The spiralizer was on my mind for months before I finally decided to take the plunge. I am so happy that I did….
Quick Tomato-Stewed Zucchini with Basil and Garlic
Quick Tomato-Stewed Zucchini with Basil and Garlic 2 tsp water or vegetable broth 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomato no salt – fire roasted are my preference 1 lb zucchini thinly sliced 1/2 tsp dried basil freshly ground black pepper to taste Table Tasty salt substitute or your other…