Category Archives: Vegetables/Vegetarian/Vegan

Kel’s Mouthwatering Spinach, Mushroom and Ricotta Pie with Crispy Hash Brown Crust

  Here’s a great and cheesy pie (or quiche, if you will), full of healthy spinach and mushrooms. You can use a regular deep dish pie crust if you want, but I think you will absolutely love the crispy hash … Continue reading

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Kel’s Basic Spicy Marinara Sauce, Canning Version

Yes, it’s true — homemade marinara sauce is much better than any of the jarred stuff you get at the grocery store. By using fresh ingredients, you control what goes into it, especially sodium, sugar and preservatives.  I have to admit … Continue reading

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Kel’s Spiced Pickled Peaches: Make These Now!

My grandparents turned me on to store-bought spicy pickled peaches years and years ago. I think the peaches were packed into the jars whole, pit and all, but I won’t swear on that.  I just remember how great these peaches … Continue reading

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Yes, You Can! Preserve Now and Enjoy Later

With summer coming to an end, now is the time to start canning some of your favorite vegetables and fruits to enjoy in colder months soon upon us. If you’ve never canned before, it truly is quite easy. All you … Continue reading

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Blueberry Bliss: French Toast Casserole, Berry-Berry Mojitos and More

I was lucky to be invited to my friend Don’s organic blueberry farm the other day. It is not yet open to the public (maybe next year) so I agreed not to mention the location at this time. There were … Continue reading

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Chilled Cantaloupe and Ginger Soup or Cocktail — Your Choice

  Those of you who follow my blog know I love soup, especially chilled ones in the heat of the summer. Here’s a recipe I’ve been working on for a nice and refreshing cantaloupe and ginger soup. The sweetness of … Continue reading

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Kel’s Best Eggplant Parmesan, 30 Years in the Making

I’ll never forget the first time I made eggplant parmesan. It was in the mid-80s, and I was preparing it for my Dad, who was mainly responsible for instilling my love of food and cooking. Dad loved to make Italian … Continue reading

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Bold and Creamy Bleu Cheese and Avocado Dip

This awesome dip takes traditional guacamole to another dimension, as the bleu cheese gives adds sharpness and extra creaminess. It is made with healthy Stonyfield yogurt, which the folks there were nice enough to send me a coupon for a … Continue reading

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Kel’s Fabulous Four Cheese and Veggie Lasagna Roll-ups

Craving some comfort food? Look no further — these cheese and veggie lasagna roll-ups with spicy marinara sauce are just the ticket. With summer almost upon us, this is a great way to use zucchini or squash, which will be … Continue reading

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Kel’s Roasted Garlic Hummus with a Bite

  With summer quickly approaching, here is a great dip you can take to cookouts or picnics. Roasting the garlic makes it sweeter and mellower than not roasting it, bringing a great flavor to the hummus. The lemon juice adds … Continue reading

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