Category: vegetarian

Recipe of the Week:  Beet Salad
[ 0 ] September 4, 2013 |

Recipe of the Week: Beet Salad

Labor Day is over.  Back to the basics and the gym.  Salads are going to overflow my kitchen this fall and I’m actually excited for the transition.  With recipes like this Beet Salad, I should be a rabbit by winter.  Enjoy! *Recipe courtesy Maria Zoitas’, creator of “Maria’s Homemade” line of prepared food sold exclusively at Westside […]

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Ginger-Marinated Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
[ 0 ] August 28, 2013 |

Ginger-Marinated Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

*Recipe courtesy Guiltless Grilling Recipes- provided by Guiding Stars (www.guidingstars.com) You can use a grill or a broiler for these mushrooms.  Marinate them first for an hour in this simple sweet-tangy marinade with a zing of fresh ginger.  So easy, so yummy. Servings: 4 (135 G ) Prep Time: (Marinate Time: 1 Hour) Cook Time: 10 Minutes […]

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Recipe of the Week: Playing with Black Beans
[ 0 ] August 21, 2013 |

Recipe of the Week: Playing with Black Beans

*Adapted from Sandra Lee Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) container, no salt added black beans 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies in sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 1/2 cup frozen chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves Directions Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Stir thoroughly. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat […]

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Recipe: Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
[ 0 ] July 11, 2013 |

Recipe: Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts

1 lb. brussel sprouts 3 TBSP Olive Oil 2 strips of turkey bacon (*diced) Salt & Pepper (To Taste) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Cut the brussel sprouts into halves and toss in a bowl with the olive oil, bacon bits, salt and pepper.  Place brussel sprouts on a baking sheet and bake for […]

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Where I’m Eating: Spice-6 Modern Indian
[ 7 ] July 3, 2013 |

Where I’m Eating: Spice-6 Modern Indian

There was a time when Marylanders had to travel to Washington, D.C. or Northern Virginia to satisfy their appetite for some good, authentic Indian cuisine, but I can say with confidence that those days are gone now that Spice 6 Modern Indian has arrived at The Shops at Arts District Hyattsville.  For a little more than […]

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