Jazzy Vegetarian: Blog

Cooking with Herbs and Spices

Cooking with both fresh and dried herbs adds flavor to your recipes, while often adding desirable health properties too. I incorporate fresh or dried herbs and spices daily in my recipes. I sometimes even use herbs and spices when cooking breakfast! Give it a try and you’ll be glad you did. Read More...

Here’s an easy way to incorporate a bit of spice into a quick to prepare, tasty casserole!

Molasses Two-Bean Bake  (Low fat Cooking) 

Makes 3 to 4 servings

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

2 medium sweet onions, chopped

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne (more or less, to taste)

1 heaping tablespoon blackstrap molasses

1/4 cup organic catsup

 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine. Pour into a medium casserole. Cover and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Serve with crusty bread, quinoa or brown rice on the side. A crisp green salad or steamed green vegetables such as broccoli or asparagus makes a nice side dish for this casserole too!

One of the first questions you may ask yourself when you are adopting a plant-based diet is: “What can I order from the menu at my favorite restaurant?” Good question. Here are a few helpful tips.

Mushrooms are yummy. Mushrooms are versatile. Mushrooms are nutritional powerhouses. Mushrooms can even be economical! Well, you get the picture… I love mushrooms.

Spring has sprung and it’s time for “green cleaning” tips along with a tasty veggie recipe from the Jazzy Vegetarian!  Recipe of the Week: Lemony Green Beans and Mushrooms

Gorgeous Greens!

Eat your greens. We’ve all heard that eating plenty of leafy greens is a healthful addition to any diet. But how do you make greens taste good? Hmmm…