After I started cooking more at home, I developed a passion for looking for the right ingredients, cooking efficiently, and learning different techniques for creating delicious meals. It was really clear to me that I was able to make gourmet dishes that my entire family would really like, and I felt like it was really interesting to try new things each and every day. After months of experimenting with cooking, things really came together for me. I found a few really excellent dishes that tasted incredible, and I was happy to serve them to family members and friends. Check out this blog for great tips on preparing gourmet food each and every day at home.
From Garden To Table - Plant-Based Recipes That Satisfy
Consuming processed foods may cause weight gain or leave you feeling sluggish and unmotivated. If you started a home garden this year, use some of the fresh crops to create some plant-based meals that you can feel good about consuming—including the following.
Vegetable Kabobs
Squash, zucchini, and other vegetables that can easily be diced can be used to create zesty kabobs. Purchase some skewers to string vegetable pieces on. Pick fresh vegetables from your garden, that will complement one another. If you will be serving the kabobs to some guests, choose two or three vegetable types that are each distinct colors and textures.
Wash and cube the vegetables. Secure a strip of vegetable cubes to each skewer. Drizzle olive oil across each kabob. Lightly grill the kabobs, to provide them with a hint of smokiness. Serve the kabobs plain or prepare a vegetable dipping sauce to enjoy with them. If you are going to use homegrown vegetables to make a dip, wash and cut the vegetables and place them in a food processor. You can add lemon or lime juice to the ingredients for extra flavor.
Homemade Slaw
Cabbages, carrots, radishes, and some healthy marinade ingredients can be used to create a chilled slaw dish that will pair well with sandwiches, salads, or any other light dish that you will be serving. Decide what vegetable varieties you would like to use to create a homemade slaw. Crunchy vegetables will work well and provide your slaw with an appealing texture. Pick the vegetables from your garden and rinse the crops off.
Use a vegetable peeler or slicer to prepare thin strips of the vegetables. Use measuring cups to add equal amounts of vegetable pieces into a bowl. Prepare a marinade that contains olive oil, rosemary, cilantro, and lime juice. Adjust the ingredients, based on your taste preferences. Add the vegetables to a bowl that contains the marinade. Toss the vegetables around, until they are lightly coated with the marinade. Cover the slaw and place it inside your refrigerator.
The marinade will soak into the vegetables and add flavor to them. The marinade will act in place of mayonnaise, which is a common ingredient found in coleslaw. Allow the marinade to infuse the vegetables for a couple of hours. Upon doing so, remove the slaw from the refrigerator. Allow the slaw to warm up slightly, prior to dishing it out and serving it. Refrigerate leftover slaw and consume it within the next couple of days.