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Cauliflower Pizza

I am a big fan of pizza and could probably eat pizza (or tacos) pretty much everyday of the week. Although that sounds delicious, it is probably not the most healthy of diets. Enter caulfilower pizza. When I want pizza but want one that is a little more nutritious, this is what I turn to. Although it is not exactly like pizza dough, this cauliflower pizza is pretty darn close.

Feel free to put all of your favorite toppings on the crust. I like old school pizza sauce, cheese and basil but the sky is the limit in what you can top with pizza crust.

What's New, Vegetarian, DinnerAmanda FredericksonOctober 16, 20172 Comments

Avocado, Tomato and Corn Salad

I have been eating this super healthy and delicious salad all summer long. It combines all the flavors I love in the summer: tomatoes, basil, avocado and fresh corn. I made this for my family recently and they went crazy for it, so I thought I would share it here too. When I first served it, I served it over a flank steak but I think it is hearty and tasty enough that is stands up all on its own.

What's New, Vegetarian, Summer, Quick and Easy, SaladAmanda FredericksonAugust 06, 2017summer salad, avocado, corn, summer, BBQ, basil1 Comment

Cucumber and Celery Salad with Apricots and Pistachios

I have been making a version of this salad for the last 4 days straight so I wanted to share it here. It has given me a whole new appreciation for celery. I know what you are thinking - celery is so boring and bland but this salad proves all of those theories wrong.

What's New, What's in Season, Vegetarian, vegan, Salad, EasterAmanda FredericksonJuly 10, 2017salad, celery, cucumberComment

Pan Roasted Artichokes with Mint and Capers

Have you ever thought about the first person that dared eat an oyster? Or what about that first person who tried a mushroom and prayed that it wasn’t poisonous? I am not sure why but I think a lot about these people. Probably because I spend a lot of time prepping food and thoughts like these just pop into my head. Like why do we eat arugula but eating dandelion greens (until recently) has been avoided? Or who thought that if you blanch stinging nettles, which literally sting you when you pick them, they would be the most delicious pizza topping? This burning question is especially relevant when it comes to artichokes. Have you ever seen an artichoke plant? They are scary pre-historic bushes and if the artichoke is not picked in time it turns into this crazy gorgeous purple blossom that looks like it could eat you ( a la the man-eating plant in Little Shops of Horrors). Also the plant is so tough that people literally can make furniture out if it. So who in the world was the crazy person to dig deep inside that prickly center and figure out there was deliciousness in there? How did they know if you steam the center and then douse it with butter and serve with a lemon aioli that tastiness awaits? Who? Who? I need to know!

Food, Gluten-Free, vegan, VegetarianAmanda FredericksonFebruary 26, 2016artichokes, vegetarian, mint, capers, meatless monday2 Comments

One-Pan Wild Mushroom Lasagna

Food, dinner, Vegetarian, One pan dishAmanda FredericksonFebruary 16, 2016mushroom lasagna, lasagna, mushrooms1 Comment

Zucchini Tart

I recently cooked dinner for 25 people. All by myself. I know, I am crazy and I may have lost my mind in thinking I could do it alone. But amazingly I did it and survived - with only one minor slice to my finger.

Food, Vegetarian, dinnerAmanda FredericksonSeptember 05, 2014Zucchini, zucchini tart, tart, caramelized onions4 Comments

Nectarine and Tomato Salad

Last week I had the chance to check out a dinner at 18 reasons. 18 reasons is a great organization which has cooking classes and generally supports the food movement happening here in the Bay Area. The reason I went though was to enjoy a feast by two amazing bloggers/cooks/artists - Kimberly Hasselbrink from The Year in Food and Erin Gleeson from The Forest Feast. They both have beautiful blogs and have come out with cookbooks recently. They joined forces in creating a "Vibrant Feast" - 4 courses of fresh, delicious, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. The menu included an amazing roasted red pepper soup, as well a zucchini pasta dish with green goddess dressing and finished with a perfect summer fruit crisp.

Food, Gluten-Free, Uncategorized, VegetarianAmanda FredericksonJuly 22, 20141 Comment

Farmer's Market Spring Salad

Our new house is literally next door to a farmer's market. I am not exaggerating, you want out the front door, walk about 20 steps and you are there. It is amazing. I was wandering around the market on Sunday morning and I noticed that it had basically become summer overnight. There were cherries, sweet corn, zucchini and lots and lots of strawberries. Even a peach or two. Which is amazing don't get me wrong, but where did spring go? I can't believe it is almost June. (I may say this every year, but this year is the worst because moving might be the biggest time suck out there - these past couple of months are a blur) So in one last homage to this past spring which I apparently don't remember, I made this farmer's market spring salad with every grassy, vibrant green vegetable I could find as well as some strawberries. It is like eating your garden minus the dirt.

Food, VegetarianAmanda FredericksonMay 13, 20142 Comments

Herbed Mushrooms and Polenta

Luke was out-of-town this past weekend and when he goes out-of-town it is my chance to make all the food that he hates and refuses to eat. One of the foods that he hates are mushrooms. He has a total and complete aversion to mushrooms for some reason. But I love them. So while he was out of the house, I made a big pot of herbed mushrooms over some creamy polenta.

Food, Gluten-Free, VegetarianAmanda FredericksonJanuary 15, 2014polenta, mushrooms, herbed mushrooms, vegetarian3 Comments

New Year Noodle Soup

Food, Gluten-Free, VegetarianAmanda FredericksonJanuary 09, 20148 Comments

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