Category Archives: vegetarian

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  Crock Pot Summer Vegetable Puree

  Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.

  As much as winter is the time for soups and stews, I really like summer soups too. This one isn’t too hearty since it’s a puree and I think it tastes really light when it is served warm, not hot.  I’ve had to become really creative with vegetables this summer— with so much amazing local produce, […]

  Post Tagged with apple, basil, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, oregano, pepper, potatoes, rosemary, salt, squash, thyme, vegetable broth
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  Crock Pot Cabbage and Onions

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.

  My family has requested perogies for dinner tonight and as much as I’d like to try to make them homemade, that just isn’t going to happen. So I figured if our main dish at dinner is from a frozen blue box, then our side dishes should be fresh and flavorful. Perogies are an amazing Polish […]

  Post Tagged with Cabbage, carrots, celery seed, Cleveland, Ohio, onion, perogies, salt, sugar, West Side Market, white wine
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  Crock Pot Gumbo

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.

  I opened up my weekly CSA delivery and was so excited to see the ripe, fragrant produce. One thing in particular caught my attention– OKRA. The first thing I thought of was some hot, spicy gumbo.  I think half of what I unpacked is going to end up in the gumbo— okra, tomatoes, basil, corn, green […]

  Post Tagged with basil, carrots, cayenne pepper, celery, chicken, chili powder, corn, garlic, green pepper, okra, onion, paprika, parsley, pepper, salt, sausage, shrimp, Tabasco sauce, tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce
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• Crock Pot Mozzarella Dip

  Posted on by Valerie in Appetizer, Recipes, vegetarian.

  Summer is a great time for backyard BBQs, gathering with friends and family and enjoying lots of tasty treats. Here is a great recipe that is quick and easy to make, but everyone loves to enjoy! Serve this in the crock pot so that it stays hot and creamy. Accompany this spicy crowd-pleaser with crackers, […]

  Post Tagged with bacon, garlic, green chiles, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, onion, paprika, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce
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  Crock Pot Beet Salad

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.

  In the midst of summer heat, I love to use my crock pot to cook the season’s ripe vegetables. My kitchen stays cool and my taste buds get to dance.  This week, I had friends bring me fresh beets from their community CSA. I love roasting beets in a little bit of olive oil, salt […]

  Post Tagged with beets, celery seed, feta cheese, ground mustard, olive oil, onion, pepper, radishes, red wine vinegar, salt, water
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• Crock Pot Nacho Fries

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.

  I remember as a kid going to diners and cute little restaurants with good homecooking and a little grease on everything.  It was always a treat to get something smothered or covered or dipped or drizzled. I don’t usually eat a lot of fried and greasy, especially not in the crock pot, but today it just sounded […]

  Post Tagged with cheddar cheese, corn, cucumber, french fries, jalapenos, salsa, sour cream
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  Crock Pot Stuffing Balls

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.

  Stuffing is an under-appreciated side dish. It completely defines a Thanksgiving dinner and can sometimes be found at kitschy homecooking restaurants, but there is no reason to leave it alone for the rest of the year. Plus, it’s a great way to use leftover or stale bread. The more variety you use in your bread […]

  Post Tagged with bread, butter, celery seed, cream-style corn, eggs, green pepper, margarine, onion, paprika, parsley, salt, water
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  Crock Pot Vegetarian Chicken Chili

  Posted on by Valerie in Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.

  Did you catch the title?? Does it sound like a contradiction to say “vegetarian” and then “chicken” in the same meal?! It is not. Thanks to modern day culinary creativity, I can make chicken chili for friends that don’t want to eat meat.  This is a pretty easy recipe, but I like that it is […]

  Post Tagged with black pepper, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, chili powder, corn, cumin, great northern beans, green chiles, green pepper, Morning Star Farms chicken strips, onion, oregano, paprika, parsley
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  Crock Pot Baked Ziti with Mini Meatballs

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, vegetarian.

  We love pasta.  Sometimes in a rediculous way. I don’t know if that makes me a carb-a-vore or a carb-a-whore, but either way, it’s one of my favorite meals to make… and eat. I especially like when the kids eat pasta because I know that the sauce sneaks in lots of great vegetables and nutrients. […]

  Post Tagged with black pepper, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, ground turkey, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, oregano, parmesan cheese, parsley, pasta, spaghetti sauce, spinach, zucchini
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• Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes– kid friendly!

  Posted on by Valerie in Dinner, Recipes, Side dishes, vegetarian.

  I’m always looking for new foods that will be tasty to my palate, but that my kids will still eat. This recipe is a compromise of an easy go-to baby food and a flavorful combination of sweets. The sweet potatoes turn out smooth in the crock pot and you don’t have to worry about burned edges or the […]

  Post Tagged with honey, mandarin oranges, sweet potatoes
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