Grilled Beets (because it’s too warm out to roast them in the oven and boiling them is a pain) + Tahini (to add a level of richness that contrasts with the sweetness of the beets) = a hearty summer dish! Ingredients: 4 Beets – peeled and sliced into round of about 1/4″ thickness 1 tbsp…
Category: Vegetarian
Crushed Black Pepper Gnocchi
Homemade gnocchi, studded with crushed black pepper, and lightly sautéed in browned butter with a sprinkling of sea salt. Separately, I made some caramelized onions to serve with the gnocchi along with some shaved asiago cheese. Making gnocchi can take a bit of practice, but this was my third go at it, and these tasty,…
Deceptively Creamy Pasta
Deceptively creamy, because, instead of heavy cream, I use 2 oz of low fat cream cheese to round out the creamy portion of this pasta dish. This creamy, broth based pasta sauce is flavored with plenty of garlic, vodka, and a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg. A couple of handfuls of fresh baby spinach and…
Hummus Flatbreads
Hummus Flatbreads… because apparently it’s a thing. I took a stab at making one last night for dinner, and was surprisingly pleased by the results. I grilled my flatbread on a hot grill, and then coated it with a thin layer of hummus followed by a salad of fresh greens, tomatoes, and grilled veggies. This…
The Ephemeral Bee 