Tag: VEGETARIAN
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Eggplant Tofu Stir Fry

Would it shock you if I told you that my husband Nick requested this as a meal after a week traveling for work? I was. He loves Asian flavors but a meatless meal? Needless to say I was happy to oblige. And although we did end up simply ordering pizza the first night back, we…
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Baked Crispy Rice Salad

As an exciting third recipe in the series, let me introduce you to Crispy Rice salad. In previous iterations of this blog, I have attempted recreations of the iconic LA eatery Night+Market’s crispy rice. Which, if you are ever in LA, is a must-eat restaurant. Fantastic food, great prices, and not pretentious. But that recipe…
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Thai Green Curry Noodles

*REPOST FROM THE OLD BLOG* This is an oldie but a GOODIE. It hits every time and is so cozy. And despite my denial that we aren’t still in summer here in LA, I will concede that the best part of the fall is cozy soups and noodles. This dish was a happy surprise that…
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Greek Eggplant Potato Casserole

We can all thank my mom for sourcing the inspiration for this dish! Clipped from a local paper, I took a traditional Greek casserole recipe and upped the ante with of course, my favorite, pesto. Besides chopping all the ingredients, it’s super simple to put together. So prep the vegetables ahead of time and when…
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Pepperoncini Zucchini Orzo

My love for pepperoncini has no bounds. I love it on pizza. I love it on salad. I love it in sandwiches. And now I love it in pasta! As someone who does not love pasta (hot or cold), but has learned to appreciate a risotto or pilaf since going gluten free, this recipe is…
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Everyday Crispy Tofu

Let me tell you, the best (and only) way to eat tofu is CRISPY CRISPY CRISPY. After hours spent waiting on tofu to crisp in the oven, I finally got smart. First, I realized you must drain the moisture from the tofu. Second, I learned to withhold salt until after it’s done baking because salt…
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Miso Eggplant

*REPOST FROM THE OLD BLOG* Okay, hear me out. Eggplant is amazing. Teenage me would never have guessed that I would actually crave eggplant as an adult. BUT it’s so versatile and can be transformed into literally any cuisine, food palate, taste, etc you desire. On rotation for “Meatless Mondaze” and oh-so addicting, this dish…