Print Veggie Chili Author: this little italian Recipe type: Lunch, supper or potluck Cuisine: Tex Mex Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hour 15 mins Serves: Serves 6 Perfect for “Meatless Mondays” this veggie chili is tasty and satisfying too. Spicy veggies, mushrooms and beans topped with cool condiments: tomatoes, pickles Crème Fraiche…
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl: Eggs, Potatoes, Zucchini & Olives
Print Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Author: this little italian Recipe type: Breakfast Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: Serves 3 I love making quinoa. It’s fast, easy, gluten-free and full of nutrients. It’s high in fiber, vitamin, B, iron potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants. Whew! Quinoa Breakfast…
Sautéed Veggies and Northern Beans
Print Sautéed Veggies and Northern Beans Author: this little italian Recipe type: Side Dish Cuisine: Vegetarian Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: Serves 4-6 Sautéed Veggies and Northern Beans is a delicious side dish or on its own as a nutritious vegetarian meal. Ingredients 1 shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, crushed…
Roasted Veggies with Rosemary, Turmeric, Dill & Oregano
Print Roasted Potatoes & Veggies with Rosemary, Turmeric, Dill & Oregano Author: this little italian Recipe type: Lunch or Supper Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 50 mins Serves: Serves 4 These roasted potatoes and veggies make a great side dish, or can be served for lunch in a pita pocket with a…
Bucatini Marinara
Print Bucatini Marinara Author: this little italian Recipe type: Supper Cuisine: Italian Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 10 mins Serves: Serves 3 When I was young, every Sunday my dad would take us to church. Afterward, we’d head to the cemetery where we paid our respects to my paternal grandparents, uncle…
Roasted Cauliflower
Print Roasted Cauliflower Author: this little italian Recipe type: Side Dish Cuisine: Vegetarian Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 50 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 6-8 Roasted cauliflower is a delicious alternative to salad and a good way to get your veggies in. Simple prep and about 50 minutes in the oven makes a tasty side or…
Crostini with Shitake Mushrooms, Arugula, Shallots & Capers
Print Crostini with Shitake Mushrooms, Arugula, Shallots & Capers Author: this little italian Recipe type: Appetizer Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: Serves 2-6 Who doesn’t love warm, toasty bread topped with cheesy, veggie goodness? I don’t know one single person. 🙂 Crostini with shitake mushrooms, arugula, shallots and capers…
Orecchiette in Pesto with Asparagus and Mushrooms
Print Orecchiette in Pesto with Asparagus and Mushrooms Author: this little italian Recipe type: Pasta Cuisine: Italian Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: Serves 4 Orecchiette is a variety of pasta typical of Apulia, a region of southern Italy. Its name comes from its shape, which resembles a small ear. I…
Sweet Tomato Potato Soup with Kale
Print Sweet Tomato Potato Soup with Kale Author: this little italian Recipe type: Soup Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hour 15 mins Serves: 6 I love making soups! Although I live in Phoenix now, having grown up in Jersey I still look forward to seasons changing. In the desert, if it’s…
Roasted Mushrooms and Tomatoes
Print Roasted Mushrooms and Tomatoes Author: this little italian Recipe type: Side Dish Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 2-4 Roasted Mushrooms and Tomatoes is one of my favorite, simple recipes. Serve it as a side dish to chicken, fish, steak or pork, or on its own. I like to…
