Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Sautéed Sweet Potato Gnocchi by Left Brain Marilyn I often prepare the evening meal when visiting family in British Columbia. My daughter-in-law Nikki suggested gnocchi made with sweet potatoes. There was leftover...
Category: Vegetarian Mains
Spinach Ravioli
Spinach Ravioli by Right Brain Joanna These are delicious and green and cheesy. You can go to your local Italian food specialty shop to purchase ready made pasta in order to make the...
Two Potato Rosti
TWO POTATO ROSTI by Left-Brain Marilyn This Swiss potato pancake is just so adaptable, even to my new manner of cooking! Sometimes I combine both white baking potatoes and sweet potatoes as in the...
Stuffed tomatoes & jeweled spinach
LEFT BRAIN: Stuffed Tomatoes with Two Cheeses These striking tomatoes are substantial enough to be an entrée when served on pasta (see tip) as well as a lovely side dish for a special dinner....
Tomato Tortellini & Potato-Crusted Tomato Tart
LEFT BRAIN: Fresh Tomato Tortellini Simple meals are desirable anytime, not just during the workweek, and this is one of restaurant quality. Serve it with tossed green salad and crusty rolls to mop up...
Colcannon / Potato Medley
LEFT BRAIN: Colcannon This homespun Irish mixture is a combination that is endlessly adaptable, but always starts with potatoes and cabbage. The English have a version of this dish too, dubbed bubble ‘n’ squeak,...
Asparagus Tart / Spring Garden Soup
LEFT BRAIN: Asparagus Tart The crisp golden crumbs nicely set off the smooth cheese-flavoured custard of this sophisticated pastry. It is a fine entrée with salad and bread for brunch or lunch, however it...
Mac ‘n’ Cheese / Eggplant Spaghetti Sauce
LEFT BRAIN: Mac ‘n’ Cheese Use up the bits of mild, medium or old cheddar cheese that are lurking in the refrigerator, but be sure to include some cream cheese, brie (rinds removed), goat...