Oh, no!! The dreaded word!!! *whispers* vegan!!! THIS IS JUST THE VEGANNING. Wow. Please, guys. I’m not gonna sit here and ramble on about the environment and what we do and how we slaughter animals, the health benefits, etc. etc. If you read my earlier blog post (which included the most delicious steak recipe ever,…
Category: Vegetables
Update & the Best Steak Dish You’ll Ever Eat
I don’t know if I’ve ever taken a 7 month hiatus from anything!! Sorry about that, guys, but a lot has been going on. Many of you that know me personally know that I live in New Jersey- well… not anymore!! We packed up and moved down to South Carolina into this beautiful house: (yeah…
Twice Baked, Stuffed Potatoes
This is another Matty Matheson inspired recipe. Have you guys looked him up yet??! Anyway, they came out totally bangin’ and I can’t wait to make these again. They weren’t too labor-intensive, but they do take some time to cook, so definitely make sure you work that into your schedule Twice Baked, Stuffed Potatoes Ingredients:…
Butternut Squash Mash
This is a really great side dish and I was actually surprised with how this came out. I literally treated the butternut squash like it was potatoes and also added some of my favorite ingredients. I get tired of roasting the squash or having it in soup. Why not get a little creative? Butternut Squash…
Cauliflower Mash with Goat Cheese
Cauliflower mashed “potatoes” has been pretty hot for the past couple of years. I was never particularly a fan, but we jazzed it up a bit and I hope you guys try this recipe. It definitely doesn’t taste like mashed potatoes to me, but it definitely has the consistency. Put all different ingredients in it…
Roasted Carrots Gastrique
This recipe is totally and completely inspired by Matty Matheson from his Thanksgiving episode on YouTube. If you’ve never heard of this guy, definitely check out my links. He is absolutely hilarious and a great chef. He’s just a real person, which I think makes him extremely likable. He only has a few videos on YouTube…
Grilled, Stuffed Portobellos
This is a side you can really get creative with. Portobellos are great building blocks if you are trying to avoid carbs- you can make mini pizzas! Portobellos go great with almost any flavor, so feel free to try different combos. You’ll figure out what you love the most and it’s a really easy staple…
Homemade Potato Pancakes
My husband made these potato pancakes from scratch, using this recipe. I definitely recommend it. I was really impressed by the taste and texture- and he said they were relatively easy! He modified it to make it gluten free. We paired it with our homemade German Sauerbraten, red cabbage and sauerkraut. You’ll have to wait…
Butternut Squash Soup
Have I talked about how much I love my slow cooker? I love my slow cooker. I throw ingredients in it in the morning, or even the night before, turn it on and walk out the door! When I come home from work, I only have to assemble a side dish or sometimes nothing at all. I…
Spaghetti Squash
If you’ve never made spaghetti squash, you need to try it. It’s a super easy alternative to spaghetti. However, I have to warn you- in no way will this taste like or mimic the texture of pasta. If anyone is trying to sell you that spaghetti squash can 100% replace pasta, they’re lying to you…
Conscious Cooking with Jaqs! 