Summer calls for the fresh, bold flavors of sweet basil, home-grown tomatoes, and tangy balsamic vinegar. To bring these flavors together, I created a beautiful dish that would be a perfect side or appetizer for a summer dinner party — Pesto-stuffed Portobellos! …
Zucchini Pasta with Basil Avocado Pesto
If you’ve never used a spiralizer to make zucchini pasta, you are truly missing out! I finally caved and bought a legitimate one that has a crank, and I love it! I’m growing zucchini and cucumbers in my garden, so I figured I should start spiralizing! …
Zucchini & Tomato Lasagna
I hope everyone had a happy 4th of July!
Our family celebrated with a delicious meal of carrot dogs and oven fries, which you must try if you haven’t already.
Anyway, last week I taught a cooking class at Southern Home & Kitchen here in Winston, and it was a great success! The theme was raw vegan, so “cooking” class is actually a misnomer. The menu included three flavors of cashew cheese, a pear and arugula salad with Meyer lemon dressing, raw zucchini and tomato lasagna, and fresh mint ice cream with chocolate date sauce. I also brought samples of my mini cinnamon rolls for everyone to try. The menu was a hit!…
Tomato Pie
It’s hard to beat a summer tomato picked fresh from the garden, which is why I’ve been waiting all year to come up with this vegan, gluten-free tomato pie! …
Potato and Spinach Lasagna (Vegan & GF)
I’m a big fan of one-dish meals, especially if they reheat well. This potato and spinach lasagna has everything you need in a complete meal, and it’s great left over! …