Ingredient: red pepper flakes

spicy cauliflower basil rigatoni
Entrees, Fall & Winter Holidays, Italian Cuisine, Lunch & Dinner, Pasta & Noodles, Vegetables

Spicy Cauliflower Basil Rigatoni

Pasta and vegetables are always so great together and that’s never been more true than with this spicy cauliflower basil rigatoni. This dish is especially tasty, and hearty, too! Made with rigatoni, a pasta shaped like ziti (pasta tubes) but enlarged, this is a satisfying, filling entrée. Because of it’s larger size, rigatoni takes a […]

pesto tomato trottole pasta
Entrees, Italian Cuisine, Lunch & Dinner, One Pot Dishes, Pasta & Noodles, Sides, Stove Top Dishes

Pesto Tomato Trottole

A simple dish, pesto tomato trottole is full of flavor, thanks to the pesto. I absolutely love basil, as I think most people do, so adding pesto truly makes a dish for me. I’m also a fan of plain pasta, just with a little salt, vegan butter, or nutritional yeast added. This recipe uses only […]

tex-mex portobello waffle fries
Appetizers, Fewer Than 6 Ingredients, Game Day, Mexican Cuisine, Snacks, Southern US Cuisine

Tex-Mex Portobello Waffle Fries

Looking for a quick and tasty game day snack this fall? These Tex-Mex portobello waffle fries will be a hit at your football party! Nothing says Tex-Mex like a spicy combo of taco seasoning, barbecue sauce and jalapeños. As with nachos, for this recipe you can add other seasonings and toppings to suit your taste. […]

indian samosa pie
Entrees, Indian Cuisine, Lunch & Dinner, Oven Dishes, Savory Tarts & Pies, Vegetables

Indian Samosa Pie

If you love Indian samosa filling, you will appreciate this yummy Indian samosa pie. While Indian samosas are the most widely known and loved in the United States, many people don’t realize that samosas come to us from a broad family of cuisines, including recipes from Africa and China, with origins in medieval times or […]

2 soy dipping sauces
Condiments, East Asian Cuisine, Kitchen Basics, Savory Sauces & Dressings

Kitchen Basics: 2 Soy Dipping Sauces

I love these two soy dipping sauces served with Chinese or East Asian cuisine. Great for dipping dumplings, veggies, and as a sauce for delectable scallion pancakes. Both of these sauces are quick and easy, made from ingredients you probably have in your refrigerator. You don’t really need all of the ingredients – just take […]

no oil added hummus
Appetizers, Condiments, Dips and Salsas, Oil Free Recipes, Snacks

No Oil Hummus with Za’atar

Use this no oil hummus with za’atar as an addictive pita dip, chip dip, or a tasty sandwich spread. It has a perfect blend of delectable flavors.  Some people make hummus without tahini. I’ve tried it that way and it’s fine! I like it both ways. But, I prefer the nuttiness of the tahini in […]