Category Archives: vegetarian

Impossible Mushroom and Cheese Pie

Posted on March 3, 2016 by debspots

I always thought there was some connection between Betty Crocker and pottery. After all, “crocks” were really the first handmade pottery we owned when I was a child in the 60’s. Come to think of it, I don’t know if … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, baked, baking, breakfast, brunch, entertaining, family, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, picnic, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged easy recipe, eggs, frittata, make ahead, mushroom, quiche, savory, savory pie | 13 Comments

Smart Whip

Posted on February 19, 2016 by debspots

Happy belated Valentine’s Day! When you’ve been married for 29½ years, February 14 is not a huge deal…but I had plans for a romantic, cozy afternoon and evening at home with my sweetie. And a special post for you. But, instead, … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, dressing, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, kid friendly, low carb, lunch, simple recipes, snack, snacks, treat, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian, workout | Tagged after school, cool whip, dip, fruit, kids, low calorie, low carb, topping | 8 Comments

Banana Caramel Upside Down Cookie Tart

Posted on February 10, 2016 by debspots

Hawaii. Sigh…It’s really wintry here and I’ve been thinking about Hawaii. When I think about Hawaii, thoughts of bananas are not far behind. So, as a result, I have a major kickass banana treat for you this week. Perhaps some … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, baking, dessert, fruit, kid friendly, snack, sweets, treat, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged bananas, banoffee, cake, caramel, cookie, crust, dough, make ahead, pie, recipe, salted caramel, tart, upside down cake | 4 Comments

Cauliflower Cheese Breads

Posted on January 29, 2016 by debspots

Before I started this blog, my intention was to take a few pictures and write down my favorite recipes to share with my twentysomething kids and some friends. Loved ones have been asking me for cooking ideas and instructions … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, baked, baked goods, baking, bread, dinner, easy, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, side, side dish, side dishes, snack, snacks, Uncategorized, vegetable, vegetarian, weeknight | Tagged Brazilian Cheese Bread, broccoli, cauliflower, gluten free bread, Nigella Lawson, recipe, tapioca flour, tapioca starch | 15 Comments

Psychedelic Veggie Soup

Posted on January 14, 2016 by debspots

It was a perfect place for a teenage party: green shag carpet, a white formica bar with an electric burner, a “conversation pit” with a brick fireplace, and a “record player.” In the early 1970’s, we had … Continue reading →

Posted in easy, entree, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, paleo, pottery, simple recipes, soup, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian | Tagged comfort food, dairy free, gluten free, low carb, make ahead, paleo, stew, vegan, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Crunchy Bits

Posted on January 7, 2016 by debspots

Happy 2016!!! I was so excited to get this recipe to you, but it took longer than I expected to put together the post. I had to stop every few minutes to stand on my head. That’s what I … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, gluten free, healthy, salad, simple recipes, snack, soup, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged 3 ingredients, cheese, cheesy, crispy, crunchy, easy, fast, microwave, nuts, nutty, recipe, simple, soup, topping, walnuts | 8 Comments

Carrot and Fennel Salad

Posted on December 30, 2015 by debspots

We all love to hate on New Year’s resolutions. We all make them. I know some people who say they don’t, but I suspect they are lying. We hate them because they are hard to keep. If they were easy … Continue reading →

Posted in dressing, easy, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, paleo, salad, side, side dish, side dishes, simple recipes, snack, snacks, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian, workout | Tagged carrots, fennel, new year, resolutions | 12 Comments

Grilled Corn Salad with Tomatoes

Posted on July 30, 2015 by debspots

OK, Let’s play a little word association game! I’m a psychologist, we love these sorts of games. Oh, come on, don’t be shy. I promise I won’t analyze your answer. Ready? Say the first two words that come into your … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, side dish, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged barbecue, corn, elote, farm market, gluten free, grill, grilled corn, grilling, mexican corn, parmesan, pottery, psychologist, summer, tomatoes | 2 Comments

Veggie Chili

Posted on June 13, 2015 by debspots

My Sweet Husband, Thank you for the beautiful picture you took on your run this morning. Warwick is dazzling; I love the changing landscape. It makes it really hard to think about the possibility of moving to California if you … Continue reading →

Posted in main course, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged barbecue, beans, chili, construction, corn, party, pot luck, renovation | 13 Comments

When Life Gives You Lemons

Posted on May 9, 2015 by debspots

How well do you handle it when things don’t go your way? In the face of life’s inevitable disappointments, are you good at deciding when to persist, when to change course, or when to let go? As a psychologist, it … Continue reading →