Tag Archives: Vegan

Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Split Pea Soup
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It’s been so long since I posted a recipe. With the season of fall underway, it seems like the right time to start thinking about those indoor recipes. Since in our home, we won’t be grilling quite so often, we are beginning to crave soups and stews. Not only do they provide warmth to our bodies, but they provide rich… (more…)

Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Mushroom-Barley Soup with Kale
Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Mushroom-Barley Soup with Kale avatar

I came across this recipe from Pamela Salzman’s website, Pamela Salzman Kitchen Matters. I haven’t yet made it but plan to head to the store and pick up the veggies so I can prepare it for our family tonight. It looks and sounds wonderful–lots of hearty and healthy ingredients! Here are some of Pamela’s comments regarding this recipe: “The recipe… (more…)

Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Soup for a Winter’s Day
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As the temperature dropped yesterday, I was inspired to make a hearty soup to warm our bodies. This is another recipe taken from Delicious Living’s online magazine with a few comments in italics by me. This soup is hearty because of all the wonderful veggies and beans in it. It doesn’t contain pasta; however, you can add it if you… (more…)

Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Butternut Squash Pilaf
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I just love this time of year with the variety of squashes available. The dishes we can create are colorful, hearty, and taste yummy too. This fall, I have been having a special courtship with butternut squash. The following is a recipe that comes from Eating Well Magazine’s website. Bon apetito! Grated butternut squash adds color and nutrients to this… (more…)

Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Roasted Cauliflower with Apples and Red Onion
Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Roasted Cauliflower with Apples and Red Onion avatar

Now that we’ve entered the fall season (and in the Colorado front range, we’ve just hit the first few nighttime temperatures dropping into the 20s and 30s), it’s time for heartier foods. Since I have a wonderful head of organic cauliflower in my frig right now, I’m posting what I’ll be preparing with it tonight. It comes from Family Friendly… (more…)

Tasty Thursday–Bellisima Cucina: Kale, Mushroom and Tomato Saute with Polenta
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Now that I’m home from Italy, I’ve been feeling inspired to look for new dishes with an Italian flair. This recipe comes from Whole Foods Market, one of my favorite online resources for good-tasting, nutritious meals. Since I had plenty of beautiful fresh organic kale in my refrigerator this week, I looked for a recipe using this as a main… (more…)

Tasty Thursday–Bellisima Cucina: Mediterranean Garbanzo Salad
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In honor of two of the four members of my household who have recently gone vegan, here is a wonderful recipe which provides plenty of protein and tastes great. This comes from Whole Foods Market’s website (a great resource for recipes of all kinds). I’m planning to make this tonight–it’s quick yet provides everything we need for a nutritious meal.… (more…)

Tasty Thursday–Zesty Quinoa With Broccoli and Cashews
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It’s been awhile since I posted a recipe–it’s long overdue. In Whole Foods’ latest coupon magazine, quinoa is being highlighted. I love quinoa as a breakfast food, in place of bulgar wheat when I make tabouli, and in place of rice as a side dish. An article on Whole Foods’ website states, “Quinoa, which is actually a small dried seed,… (more…)

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