Mashed Cheddar Chili Zucchini

This was a tasty side dish and a great way to use up extra zucchini.  The picture is ugly, but it’s tasty and easy Mashed Cheddar Chili Zucchini   1/2 tablespoon canola oil or cooking spray 2-3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 medium 

Gluten-Free Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Adapted from EatingWell:  November/December 2010 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each Ingredients 8 ounces rice pasta – I used spirals from Trader Joe’s 2 slices bacon, chopped (I cut mine with clean scissors) 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly 

August 2011 Kitchen Challenge

I’m going to challenge myself.  My goal is to not turn on the oven during the month of August.  We live on the 2nd floor and our place heats up SO quickly and cools down SO slowly.  And it’s been balls hot for weeks.  I 

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Teriyaki and Cilantro

This was a super-simple recipe that I made in March.  It was tasty – nothing that blew my mind, but I’d make it again. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Teriyaki and Cilantro 6 T (about 1/3 cup) teriyaki sauce (San-J Teriyaki sauce is gluten-free)3 large sweet 

Spiced Lentil Tacos

I thought it would be appropriate to post a taco recipe for Cinco de Mayo.  Lentils are an incredibly adaptive legume that can be added to any dish and take on any flavor.  If the thought of totally meatless tacos disturbs you, add a cup 

Easter Dinner: Hawaiian Burgers, Grilled Carrots, and Braised Fingerlings

We didn’t visit either of our families for Easter this year.  Sunday holidays are tough because unless we take Monday off, the traffic is so bad coming back to Columbus that it almost makes the drive a little miserable – especially from NE Ohio.  So 

Mexican Stuffed Portobellos

In line with my goal of trying to enjoy mushrooms more, I ordered Portobello mushrooms from Grean B.E.A.N. Delivery. I’ve had Portobellos prepared before at restaurants and liked them just fine, but I’ve never made them. In that produce delivery, I also got zucchini, red onion, 

Sautéed Mushrooms with Spinach and Pepper

I’m on a quest to like mushrooms, and I think I’m part-way there.  I don’t know that I’ll ever love them raw, but cooked with some sort of sauce, I’m becoming a fan.  This would be excellent served over quinoa, rice, cooked rye berries, or