ARTICLES For One-dish-meal
HAMBURGER VEGETABLE SOUP
WITH 2 COMMENTS
A fast, economical and healthful soup loaded with veggies. My family has now made this basic but comforting soup for three generations. Make a double batch and freeze the extras for future meals.
MOM’S LASAGNA
WITH 27 COMMENTS
This simplified lasagna is easy to make and can be made in advance, frozen and baked when needed. Add some mushrooms, zucchini or artichoke hearts to the sauce to increase the veggies in this dish.
ZA’ATAR CHICKEN KABOBS WITH ZUCCHINI & RED ONION
WITH NO COMMENTS
Za'atar and lemon juice gives these easy chicken, zucchini and onion kabobs a Middle Eastern vibe. Serve with tabouli, pita and some baba ghanoush or tzatziki sauce.
TABOULI
WITH NO COMMENTS
Loaded with fresh herbs and vegetables, tabouli is an easy dish that can be eaten as a side, or by adding protein can make a complete and satisfying meal.
HAWAIIAN-STYLE FRIED RICE
WITH 4 COMMENTS
Fried rice is a delicious way to repurpose leftovers. It is also easy to make once you know a few secrets. Here is a recipe that comes from my childhood in Honolulu. I bet you will never guess the number one secret!
EGGPLANT AND PORK STIR-FRY
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Stir frys are a great way to prepare weeknight one-pot dinners. Protein and vegetables are quickly cooked in one pot, and the variations on stir fries are endless. This dish uses eggplant, one of my favorite vegetables.
CRAZY-GOOD SMASHED POTATO SALAD
WITH 3 COMMENTS
Crazy good salad that starts with grilled smashed potatoes and is layered with sauteed onions and chorizo, avocado, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and romaine lettuce. Add a bit of salsa and sour cream if you will.
BLT SMASHED POTATO SALAD
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Grilled smashed potatoes are the underpinnings of this one-dish meal. Layer bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and crumbled blue cheese and finish with a squeeze of lime.
GRILLED VEGGIE AND MOZZARELLA STACK
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This is a veggie-rich version of a caprese salad. Fresh mozzarella, grilled veggies and roasted tomatoes make a quick, easy and delicious salad for four or a main course for two.
FLANK STEAK, TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD
WITH 3 COMMENTS
This hearty salad-for-dinner capitalizes on the bounty of summer - sweet watermelon, and ripe tomatoes. Grilled flank steak, avocado, blue cheese and balsamic vinegar round out the flavors and make this salad more than enough for dinner.