Category Archives: appetizer

Roasted Beet Pesto

Posted on August 17, 2019 by debspots

I wish I could remember the inspiration for this dish. What I do remember is that Brian dreamed it up and made it for us last summer. And I have been craving it ever since. So, last week I … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, gluten free, main course, pasta, snack, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged beets, pesto, ricotta | 7 Comments

Pickled Red Onions

Posted on August 19, 2018 by debspots

We arrived early for our anniversary (32 years!) dinner at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Thirsty after a walk in the field (yes, we pilfered quite a few ripest blackberries), we had enough time for a cocktail at the bar … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, condiment, easy, gluten free, snacks, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian | Tagged cocktails, dip, Gibson, onions, pickle, pickling, pizza, red onion, sandwich, sauce | Leave a comment

Bao Buns

Posted on May 19, 2018 by debspots

There are two loads of laundry in a basket on the floor and a list of patients waiting for return calls. I am in the kitchen slicing scallions and working on a shopping list for a new recipe I want … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, bread, breakfast, condiment, lunch, main, snacks, supper, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged bao, buns, chinese, cucumber, pork, shrimp, steamed, tofu | 2 Comments

Brain Fog Mushrooms

Posted on February 11, 2018 by debspots

Tell me the truth. How many times have you executed some stunningly bone-headed maneuver and then looked around, hoping no one was watching? And then rapidly decided to take the episode of solitary mortification with you to the grave? Like … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, entertaining, healthy, roasted, side dish, snack, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian | Tagged make ahead, mushrooms, nibbles, stuffed mushrooms | 6 Comments

Spinach Stuffed Portobellos

Posted on April 21, 2017 by debspots

I fell in love on Wednesday. Twice. Sitting opposite a lovely new friend at lunch, I felt a tiny presence at the left side of my chair. I looked down into a radiant smile from the toddler who had ventured … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, entree, gluten free, healthy, lunch, main, main course, roasted, supper, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged feta, mushrooms, portobellos, spinach | 1 Comment

Warm Roasted Broccoli Salad with Maple Sesame Dressing

Posted on February 25, 2017 by debspots

I am a fake homesteader*. The idea of growing and/or raising my own food, of making things from scratch, appeals to me tremendously. I love the idea of living off the grid, of being free of the corporate economy, of … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, dinner, dressing, easy, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, salad, sauce, side, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian | Tagged broccoli, maple, roasting, sesame, tahini, warm salad | 4 Comments

Seriously Craveworthy Coleslaw

Posted on February 18, 2017 by debspots

So, when was the last time you woke up in the morning and said to yourself, “I’m really in the mood for some coleslaw!”? I know, right? Coleslaw can be tasty, satisfying, perfect with certain favorites, but rarely crave-worthy. Unless … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, condiment, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, picnic, salad, side dish, snack, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged cabbage, coleslaw, gluten free | 20 Comments

Cauliflower Latkes

Posted on December 29, 2016 by debspots

My mother made potato latkes for Chanukah every year when we were kids. She fried them in an old electric skillet and drained them on brown paper shopping bags. They were served with homemade applesauce. She’d make the applesauce right … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, brunch, healthy, low carb, side dish, side dishes, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged cauliflower, Chanukah, latkes, pancakes, party, recipe makeover, vegetarian | 10 Comments

Ricottacado/Roasted Rainbows

Posted on December 10, 2016 by debspots

It has come to my awareness that this blog is trending in certain unintended directions. One of these is “mashup” titles, like Falentil, Squashsagna, Avoziki, Hummole, and Quichetata. Megan is embarrassed by these titles, though she enjoys the foods … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, easy, entertaining, family, gluten free, low carb, picnic, roasted, side dish, snack, snacks, Uncategorized, vegetable, vegetarian, weeknight | Tagged condiment, dip, guacamole, party, ricotta, spread | 2 Comments

Roasted Carrot Hummus

Posted on November 10, 2016 by debspots

Contemplating the recent turn of events in the world has me deeply troubled, discouraged, worried, disappointed, and sad. It is too soon for any of us to fully process the implications of the election results. I am still hoping … Continue reading →