Tag: tomatoes

Budget Saver, Flops, Me in the Kitchen, Recipes, Review, Vegan Option, Vegetables

Happy Thanksgiving – Jollof Rice

Chef Ria

Discover a unique Thanksgiving tradition with a global twist! From loaded vegan nachos to African-inspired Jollof rice, this post explores bold flavors and first-time cooking adventures. Learn tips, tweaks, and what to do differently for the perfect Jollof rice. Perfect for foodies and home cooks looking to try something new!

Gazpacho, raw, vegan
Appetizer, Flops, Main Dish, Me in the Kitchen, Recipes, Time Saver, Vegan Option, Vegetables

Gazpacho and CSA Delivery

Chef Ria

This week after spending some extended time in the food heaven of New Orleans, I wanted to detox/cleanup/reset my system. I was doing this by going a 3 day juice & raw food fast. It's pretty simple for 3 days I eat and drink only raw uncooked fruits, vegetables and nuts. As it so happened… Continue reading Gazpacho and CSA Delivery

Fully Loaded Vegetable Soup
Budget Saver, Main Dish, Me in the Kitchen, Mister Approved, Recipes, Vegan Option, Vegetables

Fully Loaded Vegetable Soup

Chef Ria

I love tomatoes, but they don't love me. At least not in the quantities in which I enjoy them. After many helpings of tomato based products, my stomach has a way of letting me know it's had enough. One would think soup would be safe to eat, free from tomatoes. However, tomato based stock is… Continue reading Fully Loaded Vegetable Soup

Main Dish, Me in the Kitchen, Mister Approved, Orders, Recipes, Review, Seafood

Mediterranean Shrimp & Polenta

Chef Ria

I recently explored Dr. Mark Hyman's *The Blood Sugar Solution* series and tested out some of his recipes in my kitchen. Along the way, I discovered some surprising food truths and made a few tweaks to make the dishes my own. If you’re looking for practical tips to clean up your diet and a little inspiration to step outside your culinary comfort zone, you’ll want to check this out!