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Warm Barbecue Salad

by Michele Pesula Kuegler October 31st, 2019| Main Dishes, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian

Colorful, flavorful, and healthy!






Warm Barbecue Salad



Colorful, flavorful, and healthy!



  • 14 oz. extra firm tofu*
  • 4 cups shredded red cabbage
  • ⅓ cup vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon sugar
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce (+ extra for serving)
  • 1-⅓ cups diced onion
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 4 scallions (minced)


  1. Before you

Recipe: Chilled, Stuffed Tomatoes

by Michele Pesula Kuegler May 7th, 2019| Healthy Cooking, Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegetarian




Chilled, Stuffed Tomatoes



A vegetarian main dish perfect for a hot summer night



  • 2 ears corn
  • 1 Tb. sugar
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 avocado
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1-2 tsp. dried basil


  1. Bring pot of water to boil.
  2. While heating, remove husk from corn.
  3. Add corn and sugar to boiling water. Remove from heat, and let stand

Fried (Leftover) Rice

by Michele Pesula Kuegler April 2nd, 2019| Main Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes




Fried (Leftover) Rice



A quick & healthy version of the takeout staple



  • olive oil
  • 1/4 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup frozen corn (defrosted)
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas (defrosted)
  • 1/3 cup cooked pork (diced)
  • 1-1/2 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder


  1. Heat a small amount of olive oil in

Cauliflower & Mushroom Risotto

by Michele Pesula Kuegler January 15th, 2019| Healthy Cooking, Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegetarian

Incredibly delicious & healthy in one bowl




Last week I diverted from the healthy eating routine most people follow in January. Now, it's back to some dishes that will help you recover from holiday indulgences. One of my favorite ways to do this is eating more vegetable-focused meals. I

Egg White Quiche

by Michele Pesula Kuegler January 1st, 2019| Breakfast Dishes, Main Dishes, Recipes

A dish to put your eating back on track




This recipe was written originally after a series of end of summer indulgences. Now, at the start of 2019, it seems the perfect time to return to a healthy diet. Even a conscientious eater, such as myself, needs to let

Low Carb Cauliflower Lasagna

by Michele Pesula Kuegler July 12th, 2018| Healthy Cooking, Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegetarian

An even healthier, and still hearty, alternative to regular lasagna


On Tuesday, I shared a recipe from the Think Tasty archives for

Individual Spaghetti Squash Lasagnas

by Michele Pesula Kuegler July 10th, 2018| Healthy Cooking, Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegetarian

A healthy, yet hearty, alternative to regular lasagna




I don't think I've met a squash that I dislike. Whether it be a squash of a summer nature, such as zucchini, or a winter squash, such as butternut, I love them all. Each of them has its own delicious qualities.

Sweet Potato ShakShuka

by Michele Pesula Kuegler July 3rd, 2018| Breakfast Dishes, Main Dishes, Recipes

Make breakfast for dinner an extra special treat.




I'm a fan of eggs- for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Most often you'll see me creating some dish or another with egg whites, but sometimes I just need more sustenance than that. A nice, easy go-to is a simple omelet with

Kale & Black Bean Ch-alad

by Michele Pesula Kuegler April 26th, 2018| Healthy Cooking, Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegetarian

Hearty. Flavorful. Vegetarian.


What's a girl to do when her husband is on the road for the week and she's at home? Cook dishes that he wouldn't enjoy! That was the exact basis for this dish's creation. Being a solo diner for the week, I knew I wanted to

Warm Eggplant & Goat Cheese

by Michele Pesula Kuegler April 5th, 2018| Main Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes

Simple & delicious- two words that pair nicely for a quick meal.




At the start of spring in New Hampshire, it's hard to find fresh produce for a dish as simple as this. However, just returning from a mini-vacation to Charleston, South Carolina, it was nice to be on

French Onion Mushrooms

by Michele Pesula Kuegler February 15th, 2018| Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegetarian

Fork and knife are required for this stuffed mushroom.




On Tuesday I shared my new recipe for a one-bite stuffed mushroom that works well at cocktail parties. Today I'm moving to the polar opposite with a mushroom that is more of a meal. This recipe is perfect for
Turkey Saag

Recipe: Leftover Turkey Saag

by Michele Pesula Kuegler November 28th, 2017| Main Dishes, Recipes
I'll admit that I haven't made many Indian dishes. I guess I've been nervous about some of the flavor profiles. I've had curries that I like and others that have been less enjoyable. Maybe that should have inspired me to try my own spin on Indian sooner. If I'm