All posts tagged: Artichokes

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Drink Menu!

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Happy Valentine’s Day!!!  As you can see by the past two posts, I am a dessert girl and would prefer to eat my dessert before the main meal if I could.  But, today I figured I would give you a few last minute dinner and drink recipes for you procrastinators out there!  Hope you find something inspiring to make for your sweetie tonight! Appetizers: Arugula Salad with Honey-Drizzled Peaches (from BetterEats.com) 1/4 cup nuts, pecans, toasted – finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt, Kosher – divided Pepper, to taste 4 ounces cheese, goat, soft 6 cups arugula 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 medium lemon – zest and juice 4 medium peach – ripe but firm, halved and pitted 4 TBSP honey Place pecans in a shallow dish Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper Roll goat cheese log in the pecans to coat Refrigerate the log until firm, if necessary, then cut into 8 rounds Place arugula in a medium bowl Add oil, lemon zest and juice and toss to coat; season with the …

Meatless Monday

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I passed a package of veggie meatballs in the freezer department of the grocery store and wanted to try creating a dish using them.  I also wanted to use artichokes, therefore this meal came about.  This is a great quick, healthy, and fulfilling meatless Monday recipe.  Hope you enjoy! 1 Package Veggie Meatballs (I used MorningStar) 1 Can Sliced Arithchokes 1 Cup Shelled Edamame 1 Can Diced Tomatoes with Spices Onion Powder, Garlic Salt, and Black Pepper to taste Parmesan Cheese to garnish Defrost Veggie Meatballs in microwave Add artichokes and edamame to olive oil coated pot on stove Add veggie meatballs and spices Add diced tomatoes Place lid on and let everything warm throughout.  Once warm, spoon into bowl and garnish with cheese Make sure you are right back here tomorrow when I announce the winners of my facebook contest! Stay hungry…