A simple recipe for microwave broccoli, the easiest way to prepare the vegetable, simply dressed with melted butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Microwave broccoli is by far the easiest way to prepare broccoli. I have quite a few broccoli
Vegetable Recipes
My challenge when making vegetable recipes? Convince my ten year old, AKA The Picky Eater, that vegetables are not "gross." It's taken time and patience, but I'm glad to report I'm succeeding!
If anyone tells you they "don't like vegetables," it's because they never tried a truly good veggie recipe. When prepared properly, vegetables can be very tasty.
It's true that some vegetables have an inherent bitter flavor, which is a big turnoff for many kids. Kale is a good example, and spinach too, though spinach is not as bitter as kale.
But even these vegetables can be made more palatable with recipes such as kale fritters, kale chips and spinach lasagna.
Yes, it's perfectly fine to "hide" veggies in creamy, cheesy and saucy recipes. Don't expect kids to love lightly buttered steamed spinach - not many grownups do.
Please scroll down to check out my collection of yummy vegetable recipes.
Eggplant Parmesan
An easy recipe for healthy and gluten free eggplant Parmesan. No need for frying! This eggplant Parmesan is baked in your oven. If you like eggplant, you will consider eggplant Parmesan a delicacy. Tender, flavorful eggplant slices coated in a
Kale Fritters
Crispy, delicious kale fritters totally hit the spot when you want something greasy but healthy. I'm so in love with these kale fritters. I fully admit it: I love fried foods. There are no excuses, really. I didn't grow up in the south (but
Roasted Whole Pumpkin
How to make roasted whole pumpkin? Easy. Pre-soften the pumpkin in the microwave, cut it in half, and let the oven do all the work! Making roasted whole pumpkin is easy. Despite its thick skin and hard-as-rock flesh when raw, all you need to do is
Balsamic Green Beans
In this recipe for balsamic green beans, a simple dressing of olive oil and balsamic vinegar coats the beans, giving them a wonderful complexity of flavor. In this recipe for balsamic green beans, a simple dressing of olive oil and balsamic
Cheesy Portobello Mushrooms
Meaty, flavorful cheese stuffed portobello mushrooms are roasted in olive oil, then stuffed with cheese and heated until cheese is melted and bubbly. There's no need to give up on cheesy delights when going low carb! These cheese stuffed
Broiled Tomatoes
An easy recipe for wonderfully flavorful broiled tomatoes with Parmesan cheese. Great as an appetizer, as a side dish, or for breakfast. These oven broiled tomatoes with Parmesan are so delicious. They are great for breakfast or brunch, but can