Slow Cooker Indian(ish) Curry

I know baby corn and bamboo shoots aren't really Indian ingredients but I love them and put them in everything.

Indian Dinner

Easy to make and tastes wonderful!

Vegetarian Buffalo "Chicken" Quiche

Good and spicy!

Asparagus Stuffed Manicotti and Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

Delicious and a bit lighter than most manicotti recipes I have come across.

Roasted Turnips

At this point I feel like it is my goal in life to roast every vegetable known to woman. I just can't get enough roasted veggies!

Broccoli Quiche

Quick and tasty and everything is already in the fridge. Throw it together and enjoy!

Herb Roasted Potatoes and Sautéed Broccoli with Walnuts and Parmesan

I currently have a ton of veggies in the crisper that need to get used. I guess that is what happens when I go to the grocery store hungry. Dinner consisted of a bunch of side dishes because I was to lazy to cook a main dish and we already had the green beans and the rice cooked in the fridge.

Cabbage Soup With Caramelized Onion Toast

I have been having really bad allergies lately. Since it makes me feel like I constantly have a cold, I have been making a lot of soup. Here is another.

Slow Cooker Veggies and Dumplings

Needs work... Don't try...

Tonight I want good home cooking for dinner. Lots of veggies, like usual.

Roasted Veggie Thai Curry

Delicious and quick to throw together if you already have roasted vegetables in the fridge! If you don't have veggies already roasted you can still make this quickly by simmering the cauliflower and zucchini for about 10 minutes in the sauce at the end of step 2.

Slow Cooker Minestrone

Tonight calls for something easy and also light and healthy. When I feel like I need a vegetable fix, I always go for Minestrone.

Baked Polenta Cakes with Tomato Sauce and Roasted Vegetables

Tonight we are having company for dinner. I want to make something easy and delicious. Baked polenta cakes with tomato sauce are filling and quick and easy to make. They can even be made ahead and served at room temperature with the rest of dinner. I am going to serve them with Roasted Cauliflower and Roasted Zucchini and Roasted Onions (recipe below).

Tofeat Loaf & Sweet Peas with Onions and Garlic

I have a bunch of mashed potatoes and British Onion Gravy left over from last nights dinner so I decided to make some hearty home cooking to go with it. Nothing more home-cookingy than meatloaf! Add a few tasty peas and you have a delicious meal.

Roasted Zucchini

Tonight we are finishing up the leftover pasta and sauce from last night. This evening's vegetable of choice is roasted zucchini.

Polenta Cakes With Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Garlic Green Beans

I wanted something easy and filling for dinner tonight. I found a few inspirational recipe videos on Youtube, a couple minutes on Allrecipes.com, and Voilà! A delicious dinner! Here are the original recipes for the Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans. The polenta is my own recipe.

Irish Colcannon

Tonight I made Mushroom Meatloaf with Onion Gravy, Roasted Cauliflower and Irish Colcannon. Lots of cruciferous vegetables and totally delicious. I am happy I will have tons of leftovers and not have to cook lunch tomorrow.

Vegetarian "Meatloaf" with Onion Gravy

I made this the other day for dinner and it was great. The recipe prep is a bit time consuming but totally worth it. It makes a very hearty and filling meal. I served it with roasted cauliflower and some roasted squash the second day.

Ingredients for Meatloaf

• 3 small potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 cups water
• 8 oz mushrooms, cleaned
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 tbsp butter, divided
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 small carrot, finely grated
• 3 tbsp dried onion flakes
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/8 tsp celery seed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease loaf pan.
2. Boil potatoes in water until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Mash with 2 tbsp butter.
3. In blender, puree mushrooms with 1/2 cup milk. Add to mashed potatoes.
4. Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter in a medium pan. Add onions and saute until tender. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, basil, salt and pepper. Cook for another minute and then add to the mashed potato mixture.
5. Add rice, eggs, bread crumbs, cheddar, grated carrot and spices/herbs. Mix until well combined. Place in greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 1/2 hour then cover with foil. Bake another 1/2 hour until firm and lightly browned on top. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Ingredients for Onion Gravy

• 2 medium onions, peeled and sliced thinly
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 4 tsp cornstarch
• 4 tsp cold water
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent but not browned, about 10 minutes.
2. Add sugar and vinegar, stir well. Cover and cook 5 more minutes. 
3. Add stock and boil uncovered for 5 more minutes. 
4. Mix cornstarch and water in a heatproof jug. Add about ½ cup hot broth and stir until smooth. Return to pot. Raise heat to high and boil for about 10 more minutes or until slightly thickened.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Roasted Cauliflower

I love roasted cauliflower and I use it in tons of recipes. For some reason, I can never remember the details. I figured I should add it to my blog.

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, chopped
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425º. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Flip pieces. Return to oven for 10-20 more minutes or until tender and browned. Remove from oven and set aside.