Taco Salad

Quinoa Taco ‘Meat’ Salad Place the quinoa in a small pan, with the water and Tamari, bring it to boil and simmer, covered with lid for 20 minutes. Place the cooked quinoa in a cast iron pan and add the rest of the ingredients, over medium heat fry until well combined and fragrant. Layer the…

Purple Potato Gnocchi

Purple sweet potatoes have a lot going for them nutritionally. In addition to antioxidants, they are packed with fiber, vitamin C and potassium. This is one of my favorite ways to eat purple potatoes. I like them simply with garlic/olive oil sauce. Bake the potatoes at 350F, depending on their size, medium potatoes bake for…

Vegetarian Paella

Rice, oyster mushrooms, vegetables and some Hungarian paprika, simple yet great combination if you like hearty vegetable dishes. Topped with fresh cilantro and lemon juice. In some olive oil brown the mushrooms and remove from the paella pan. Same with the carrots and sweet potatoes. Then saute the onions, garlic and bell pepper until soft,…

Portobello Mushroom Pies

I learned about this genius combination of hearty stew and golden flaky crust just few years back, when Sandra gave me Mary Berry cookbook for Christmas. I have been making these mini pies for family gatherings and celebrations and was looking to make a meat free version. I have chosen my favorite savory pie dough…

Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Garlic and Olive oil

Boil the water and cook spaghetti according to the instruction on the package. In a meantime, sauté sliced garlic on low temperature for 5 minutes in plenty of olive oil, add red pepper flakes, tomatoes cut in half, parsley and salt, cover with lid and simmer until tomatoes are soft. Mix with cooked and strained…