Category Archives: Vegetable

No sweat stir fry

    Hard to tie down to any set of ingredients, you can make this with lots of different toss-ins. Generally, I like crispy veggies (in the picture are baby bok choy, celery, broccoli). Some onions, garlic, optionally meat if … Continue reading

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Atomic Pickles

I love pickles. I’m not much of a sweets person (aside from good chocolate), sour and salty and spicy are my thing. I’ve been enjoying store-bought pickles, and will continue to do so. But, there are only a couple types … Continue reading

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Artichoke and Olive dip

Yet another simple and really tasty treat. Really good on the Savory Almond Crackers. Prep time: < 5 minutes Yield: appetizers for 8-12, but the leftovers keep well for a day Ingredients: 2 Cans artichoke hearts (15 oz, usually) 1 … Continue reading

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Savory almond crackers

A really tasty and simple recipe from the Primal Blueprint Cookbook. A ton of great recipes, whether or not you’re going low-carb. These crackers are so simple and tasty, great on their own, or with your favorite cracker toppings. Ingredients: … Continue reading

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They call me “Kaydubs’ tater salad”

Tried a new recipe today, taking things from other recipes, the traditional simple potatoes and mayo, and then putting in some things I thought would be yummy, like celery and capers. Quite liked the result, so here it is for … Continue reading

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Devilish eggs

One of my favorite comfort foods, although I usually only make them when company is coming, since eating a dozen eggs in a sitting is probably not the best plan for a healthy lifestyle. Ingredients: 1 Dozen eggs 4 Tbsp … Continue reading

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Sloppy Joes (meat or vegetarian or vegan)

Based on a Recipe by Guy FieriĀ  Servings: 4-6 I like sloppy joes served over potatoes. They hold up better to the moisture than buns do. Serve the sloppy joe mixture on anything you prefer. Rice is also a great … Continue reading

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Chicken Stew

A great cold day stew. Chunky veggies, simple broth. Difficulty: Easy Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 90 minutes Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 6 new potatoes, quartered (or other potatoes, cut bite-sized) 2 carrots, … Continue reading

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Cheesy garlic mashed potatoes

Difficulty: Easy Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 6-8 new potatoes, or 2 russet potatoes 4 scallions, finely chopped 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup milk 1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese … Continue reading

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Guy’s Spicy Spanish Rice

Just saw this on Guy’s Big Bite. I’m going to take this one and use it as a roadmap. I already know I’m not a fan of corn, unless it’s on the cob, and might add some tomato sauce as … Continue reading

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