Refried Black Bean, sweet potato, spicy chipotle oven #tacos. Simple ingredients, easy weekday meal. That’s parsley, not cilantro (yuck!). Feta, mozzarella, and cheddar. Served with lime and the pickled onions I made a couple weeks ago. #LactoOvo #vegetarian #food #meatless 🍜

Gourmet store bought pizza crust, doused with EVOO and truffle salt; then topped with tomato sauce, dried Italian spices, myriad of cheeses from “the drawer”, garlic, breaded eggplant, mushrooms; and finished with Arugula and more EVOO. Is it time to eat yet ? #Vegetarian #LactoOvo #pizza #food 🍜

Bought 6 really BIG fresh white mushrooms yesterday. Dried out some stale sourdough in the oven overnight; smashed the cubed bread into smaller bits/crumbs. Whipped up a stuffing with cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, thyme, butter, white wine, EVOO, and veggie stock. #Food 🍜 #vegetarian #LactoOvo

In memory of my Dad, in honor of his birthday today, March 10th, it’s Waffles & Ice Cream for dinner night. A treat he would make us kids in the 1980s. Thanks to a dear friend, who was thoughtful in gifting me some special Sparkle Maple Syrup just for this occasion. #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #food 🍜

#Vegetarian Boiled Dinner with red potatoes, carrots, turnip, parsnip, parsley, garlic, onion, celery, and cabbage. Muslin bag in center is full of pickling spice mix; other seasonings include S&P, thyme, smoked paprika, and dill. Simple and satisfying.
#food 🍜 #LactoOvo #NewEngland #StPatricksDay

Hungarian Mushroom Soup with a twist, I added Spinach and Barley (cooked separate-added at end). Loaded with Garlic, Paprika, Smoked Paprika, Dill, Thyme, and Smoked Dried Chili Flakes; oh and Sour Cream of course. Perfect on this raw wet New England evening.
#LactoOvo #Vegetarian #food 🍜

Taco Mac & Cheese, easy-peasy! Make your favorite Taco Filling; and favorite Mac & Cheese. Gently fold together in a casserole dish. Top with crushed tortilla chips and cheese. Pop in the oven until brown/crispy. Endless possibilities- add beans, jalapeño, cilantro… #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #food 🍜

Orzo with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and feta. Splash of white wine, a little more lemon, even more half & half. Kinda just made it up as I went along. Stirred constantly like risotto but with orzo. Spinach was added after head turned off. Hungry, the house smells good. #Food 🍜 #Vegetarian #LactoOvo

Baked #Kale Rice with #Halloumi (more-less a baked risotto). Savory, heavy on the thyme and minced lemon peel. Recipe did not call for the broiler, but I wanted to brown the cheese. Finished with fresh lemon juice and crispy Kale. Takes patience!
#Vegetarian #LactoOvo NYT recipe, see comments.
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Homemade InstaPot Smokey Black Bean Soup (fully puréed), topped with Guacamole, red onion, jalapeño, roasted red pepper, fresh parsley, feta cheese, and a squeeze of lime. #Vegan except for the feta. Side of mini Corn Muffins, made with whole wheat flour.
#Vegetarian #LactoOvo

Soy Sauce and Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts Pasta, via NYT. Got new soy sauce and wanted it to be the highlight of a meal, this recipe seemed perfect. It’s tasty, but the soy is subtle in the background, the brown butter is the star of this pasta dish. See comments. #food #Vegetarian 🍜 #LactoOvo

Part two snow day ❄️ stay at home food diary: Faux Pepperoni Pizza, AND, single serve Flourless Chocolate Cake. Today has been a very therapeutic day in the kitchen. 💜 (but I am looking forward to getting out of the house tomorrow) #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #Food 🍜 🍕

Part two snow day ❄️ stay at home food diary: Faux Pepperoni Pizza, AND, single serve Flourless Chocolate Cake. Today has been a very therapeutic day in the kitchen. 💜 (but I am looking forward to getting out of the house tomorrow) #vegetarian #LactoOvo #food 🍜 🍕

Snow day clean out the cheese drawer Quiche, with shrooms, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, and arugula. Cheese included Mustard seed cheddar, feta, mozzarella, and Italian mix. (Frozen pie crust) For improvisingit turned out delicious , yum. #LactoOvo #vegetarian #food 🍜

Holiday Carb-Loading! Twice Baked Potatoes, mixed with butter, sour cream, half & half, Parmesan, truffle salt, and fresh ground black pepper. So worth the extra steps from a traditional baked potato. Top skins are a super crispy side treat.
#Vegetarian #LactoOvo #food 🍜

It’s pitch dark outside at 5:30 pm. I’m craving carbs. Just tossed all the Thanksgiving leftovers, and there’s slim pickings to make for dinner. Mini Pierogies, fried onions, and over easy eggs it is. Also had an espresso martini, so let’s call it breakfast for dinner . #LactoOvo #Vegetarian #food 🍜

Broccoli Spinach Feta “Brownies.” Don’t worry they’re savory, no chocolate involved. Also added 5 cloves of garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Perfect with a squeeze of lemon and a side of rice pilaf. Adapted from this recipe www.recipesbybella.com/broccoli-and...

#vegetarian #food #lactoovo 🍜

Autumn in #NewEngland, means #soup season! #Vegetarian Avgolemono Soup (Lemon, Egg, Orzo) one of our favorites! This batch has faux-chicken chunks. And for the first time in ages it did not curdle, yay! Also made some homemade Applesauce with maple sugar. The house smells amazing.
#LactoOvo #Food 🍜

Dressed up carton of Tomato Soup; added Italian spices, fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh parsley, and mini packaged gnocchi. Finished with EVOO, cheese, salt & pepper. Perfect meal for this damp New England evening. Damn I’m good! 🍜 #food #vegetarian #lactoovo would be #vegan without #cheese.

Stay at home food diary: TGIF edition! Never the same twice Greek #TaterTots hit the spot. Every. Damn. Time.
#LactoOvo #Vegetarian #food 🍜

Broiled marinated faux Steak Tips (Gardein) and Gorgonzola Salad. Perfect meal for this really hot day, if I didn’t have to turn on the !*#%ing oven, unfortunately the faux steak tips were too !*#%ing small to grill. Oh well, still a delicious meal. 🍜 #Food #vegetarian #lactoovo

#Veggie #HotDogs with Coney Island Sauce, made with Impossible Grounds, thanks to #WorldSpice Company of Seattle. Not #Vegan because I buttered and toasted the rolls, but easily could be vegan.
#Food #Vegetarian #LactoOvo 🍜

Not made at home. Amazing Puttanesca Pizza (salt lick with capers, kalamatas, and tomatoes) from Raviolis in #MillburyMA. So good! Have to remember to make this at home. #Food #LactoOvo #Vegetarian 🍜

Lazy clean out the vegetable drawer Mediterranean Kabobs, with homemade tzatziki, and cucumber feta salad. Patties by Boston Vegan, yummy. #LactoOvo #Vegetarian used dairy yogurt, so not #Vegan but easily could be with little effort.

With leftover fixings from last night’s Greek TaterTots, I made chickpea salad for lunch, AKA faux tuna salad. Smashed Chickpeas, Kewpie Mayo, red onion, parsley, chopped arugula, peppers, S & P, onion powder, and paprika. Served on whole wheat English muffin. Yum! #food 🍜 #Vegetarian #LactoOvo

Greek Tater Tots with crumbled Falafel, chick peas, red onion, chopped arugula, scallions, tomatoes, peppers, parsley, kalmata olives, feta, and tzatziki. Served with a side of hummus and cucumber. So good, wish you were here. #food 🍜 #vegetarian #LactoOvo

Cacio e Pepe Risotto. I meant to add the second harvest of Blue Oyster Mushrooms we grew, but totally spaced out and forgot. Oh well, I’ll make something else with them this week. #food 🍜 #lactoovo #vegetarian

Shaved Meyer Lemon and Smoked Gouda #Pizza, with fresh Mozzarella, fresh Sage, EVOO, Salt & Pepper. Mimicking one of our favorite pizzas that fell off the menu of a local (high end) pizza joint. I know it sounds odd, but it’s a delight for your taste buds. #food #vegetarian #LactoOvo 🍜

Stay at home food diary: Father’s Day breakfast for dinner, Broccoli Swiss Puff Pastry Quiche, with potatoes. #food #vegetarian #LactoOvo 🍜