This is a rich, salty flavored dish that is tasty and easy to assemble. 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, 2 sliced, 1 minced 6 Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, or 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved, or 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted, coarsely chopped or Nicoise or […]

1 tablespoon olive oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth ½ cup onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes  Pinch dried oregano 1 tablespoon tomato paste  Salt and pepper, to taste     Heat oil or broth in small skillet over medium- high heat and add onion with garlic. Cook until […]

Roma tomatoes are less sweet with full tomato flavor and work well for sauces. 1 tablespoon olive oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth  2 shallots, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 12-14 fresh Roma tomatoes, quartered 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped or ½-1 teaspoon dried basil 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (optional) 2 tablespoons tomato paste […]

So simple, so fresh and so flavorful!   Pasta of choice2 tablespoons olive oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth or ¼ cup wine 12-14 fresh Roma tomatoes 2 bunches Italian chard, spinach, or kale, washed and chopped 5-6 mushrooms, sliced 1-2 zucchini, chopped 3-4 large shallots 4 garlic cloves, minced ½-1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped […]

8 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente, I like whole wheat 1 tablespoon olive oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth ½ cup onion, finely diced 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can diced fire-roasted or regular tomatoes (15 oz) 1 can Navy or Great Northern beans (15 oz),drained 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or ½-1 teaspoon […]

This is an easy pasta casserole. Try serving it with a green salad and a piece of cornbread.    8 ounces penne pasta, or preference ¼ cup vegetable broth or 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 small onion, diced 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, diced 1 jalapeño, seeded, diced (15 oz) can […]

A flexible recipe which will work well with any of your favorite vegetables.   1 (16 oz) box lasagna noodles 1 pound firm tofu, drained, squeezed ¼ cup nutritional yeast ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 finely minced clove of garlic ½ teaspoon oregano or marjoram  1 tablespoon fresh basil 1 teaspoon salt, to taste  Freshly […]

Who doesn’t love enchiladas? We serve them with tamales for our Christmas dinner. There are so many different variations to the fillings and the sauces. To save time, make your filling and sauce before you begin assembling the tortillas. The process of making enchiladas gets easier with each try.   1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup […]

This one of those go-to casseroles, when you need something fast but are too tired to think of what that might be. You may easily adjust the spices, reducing the amount of RO*TEL® and hot sauce for less of a kick.    8 ounces whole-wheat macaroni or any pasta    1 can (15 oz) stewed or fire-roasted […]

This casserole can be easily assembled and baked. This is also good the following day.   8 ounces whole-wheat pasta (penne, farfalle, fusilli, or macaroni elbow or your choice) 3 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen 1 cup diced carrots, fresh or frozen 1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing 1 small onion, […]