Vegetarian (or easily adapted) Recipes

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No-Bake Refrigerator Peanut Butter Oat Squares

A wholesome, no-bake recipe with peanut butter and chocolate (what’s not to love?), these chewy bars never last long!   Since my kids were little, one of their favorite lunchbox treats has been a chewy peanut butter chocolate chip granola bar. Whatโ€™s not to like? With their convenient portable packaging and ever-growing assortment of flavors,…

Not-Mushy Oatmeal (aka Chewy Granola)

This tasty, toasty twist on the usual bowl of stovetop oatmeal may be served hot or cold with your favorite milk. Or layer it with yogurt and fresh fruit for a satisfying breakfast parfait.       Did you ever think a bowl of stovetop oatmeal could look like this?  I mean, you can actually…

4-Ingredient Low-Carb Cloud Bread

Use these unconventional but tasty rolls for hamburgers, breakfast sandwiches, and the classic ham and cheese. Lightly toasting the rolls and topping with peanut butter and jam is a very good option, too.   Sometimes, I post photos of in-the-works recipes on Instagram or Facebook.  If I want to do some trouble-shooting or tweaking, I…

(Slow Cooker) Chocolate Peanut Clusters with Sea Salt

A big batch of these sweet treats is easy to make in your slow cooker. The portion-controlled bites are hard to resist…and perfect for sharing!     Amidst all of the goodies we enjoy throughout the holiday season, thereโ€™s a special delivery that stands out from all the rest. Itโ€™s a cookie care package sent…

Curried Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup

Red lentils add a hearty dose of protein and minerals to this much-loved seasonal soup, yet no one would ever know theyโ€™re there. This Curried Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup is kosher, gluten-free, easily made vegan, and so very satisfying!     Many of us hardly know what weโ€™re making for dinner next week, let…

Make-Ahead Pineapple Blueberry Breakfast Parfaits

These wholesome, prep-ahead jars are reminiscent of Bircher muesli with a tropical twist. In the morning, simply add milk to your desired consistency, give the jars a good stir, and dig in!   Golden pineapples are a staple on my weekly grocery list throughout the winter.  Their tropical sweetness seems almost summer-like at a time…

Build-Your-Own Veggie and Grain Salad

It’s January. ย The weather is cold (at least it is here!) and the holiday festivities are behind us. Eating well can be a challenge when the mercury plummets, colds and flus rear their ugly heads, and warm sunshine and flip flops seem a long way off. Of course, all of this makes heavy comfort foods…

Easy Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

When I began my little Fountain Avenue Kitchen adventure four years ago, I hadnโ€™t the slightest idea where it would take me. I had never posted anything on social media, didnโ€™t own a real camera, and didnโ€™t follow a single blog. In fact, I was reluctant to call my website a blog because, to me,…

Winter Porridge

The formula for the basic porridge is easy, and you can prepare it in advance for speedy breakfasts throughout the week.   I’ve always been amazed by people who go sockless in cold weather. When my feet are cold, everything is cold. So, it’s remarkable that, since the beginning of fall, I’ve only worn socks…

5-Ingredient Tropical Green Smoothie

I was skeptical.  I purchase fresh spinach in a 5-ounce box, and the thought of putting all of it into a single smoothie recipe seemed…well…excessive. But in the name of helping a friend, I gamely tried this recipe.  Ally Phillips, cookbook author, blogger, and longtime friend in food, was looking for a little assistance as…

Pineapple Serrano Hummus

I grew up watching the Parade of Roses every New Year’s Day.  Flowers have always been a hobby for my mom.  She had a greenhouse, an undisputed green thumb, and a knack for arranging flowers in the most beautiful way.  I remember being utterly amazed when she told me that all of the parade floats…

Easy Winter Fruit Salad

A straight-forward combination of fresh fruits with a little something extra to elevate the simple salad into something sublime.   From the time my kids could hold a crayon, I helped them make the gifts theyโ€™d give their loved ones on Christmas morning. My hope was that amidst all the material trappings of the holiday,…

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