Broccoli Mushroom Frittata with Gruyère Cheese

Frittata with Mushrooms and Broccoli

As I was thinking about what recipe to cook the other day, I became intrigued with mushrooms. Mainly because when we are shopping for mushrooms, my husband always buys the more expensive brown cremini mushrooms and I buy the less expensive white ones. He says the brown ones are tastier.

I always thought they were the same, but in my sleuthing on mushrooms, I found that they are different and he was right! Dang! 

Because they are a different kind of mushroom, cremini mushrooms do have a stronger umami flavour, a rich savoury taste. 

Another fun fact I learned is that the small cremini mushrooms are just a smaller version of the bigger, portabella mushrooms. In just a matter of days, the small cremini mushroom can morph into a giant portabella mushroom. 

Za’atar Squash Dip

Za'atar Squash Dip

Here’s a nice roasted squash dip with the seasoning Za’atar. It’s great served with fresh veggies, pita bread, or as a spread in a sandwich.

Black Bean Smash Burgers With Adobo Mayo

Black Bean Burgers

While stuck in my kitchen this summer nursing two different muscle injuries I started to cook more meals at home. I concentrated on cooking vegetarian meals, filled with fresh whole foods. 

I found this recipe in the Bon Appetit August 2024 edition on their list of top 56 recipes to try this year. They chose 56 because their first issue was published in 1956. 

It's one of my favourites and one I'd recommend you all try it.

This burger recipe is fast, easy, tasty and I especially like the adobo mayo sauce. 

I’ve included the original recipe here, but I did modify mine a bit by substituting  cilantro instead of coriander. I also used plain Monterey Jack cheese because I couldn’t find Pepper Jack cheese. 

Moroccan Veggie Garbanzo Bean Stew

Moroccan, Veggie, Garbanzo Bean Stew

This is a delightful stew to make for a meat-free dinner. It makes a lot, so you’ll probably have leftovers the next day, which is always a good thing. This recipe is loaded with veggies, garbanzo beans and delicious Moroccan spices. Serve with the lemon couscous or crusty fresh bread and you’ve got a great meal.

Roasted Squash, Kale Pesto, Rice Bowl

Roasted Squash, Kale Pesto and Rice Bowl

This recipe has quite a few steps (something I normally try to avoid), but it doesn’t take as long as you think. To save time, you could make the kale pesto in the morning or the night before. It’s a nice vegetarian recipe to serve to friends and family during the week or on the weekend. If you’re feeding a hungry group, then simply roast more veggies.

Veggie Tex Mex Casserole

Veggie Tex Mex Casserole

This recipe is adapted from the Oh She Glows Cookbook by Angela Liddon. Although this is an older cookbook, it has some great recipes. To make this recipe a true vegan recipe, simply swap the cheese with vegan shredded cheese. If you don’t like your dishes too spicy, you can use less cayenne pepper. 

Veggie Hoisin Stir-Fry

Veggie Hoisin Stir-Fry with lots of Vegetables!

 A healthy family-tested, vegetarian meal that is easy to cook. There is a little chopping, but not a lot of mess to clean up.  If you have hungry eaters, just add more vegetables.

Meatless Monday - Curry Chickpea Spinach

Curry Eggplant, Chickpea and Spinach

It’s always a struggle to find vegetarian meals that the meat eaters in my house will gobble up. This one is definitely is a winner. It’s full of flavour and has texture, which eliminates the complaints of eating a meatless meal.

 

Curry chickpea with a dollop of Yogurt