Tag Archives: Lasagna

Mediterranean Lasagna

Lasagna is a go-to menu item for many home cooks. However, if you are eating the same traditional meat and cheese lasagna once a week and not getting a positive response from your family, then it might be time to experiment with the following recipe. This Mediterranean Lasagna is just as easy to prepare as traditional lasagna, but the taste is intensified with a variety of non-traditional lasagna ingredients, including cinnamon, nutmeg and fresh mint. If you are concerned that your pickiest eaters will be turned off by the flavors, don’t be. The end result is just as (if not … Continue reading →

Hearty Vegetarian Lasagna

This is not a dish you could easily whip up after working overtime at the office and had five hungry (an impatient) mouths to feed. It’s best made on a lazy Sunday or any other time when you have few interruptions. Despite the disclaimer I can tell you that the end result is well worth the effort. When I was first served this particular lasagna at a friend’s home in Hawaii I couldn’t believe it was vegetarian. There’s no mistaking that it lacks ground beef, but the dish was so hearty and the addition of the macadamia nuts gave it … Continue reading →

Another Easy Mother’s Day Meal—Perfectly Simple Pasta

Dads you can do this! Mother’s Day is May 11th and all this week I have been guest blogging in FOOD sharing simple recipes that even the most culinary-challenged dad can whip up for that special woman who bore his children. This next recipe is just as easy as the others and it comes with an added bonus: it’s very affordable. There’s no arguing that mom is worth all the money in the world, but if you are battling high gas prices, rising food costs and a shrinking household budget then you might consider cutting back on excessive Mother’s Day … Continue reading →

Vegetarian Lasagna

Next week, my toddler’s playgroup is coming to our house. I always have a hard time trying to decide what to serve, but since one mom is a vegetarian and often brings a frozen version of vegetarian lasagna, I think I may just whip up this recipe for everyone! For this recipe, you will need one medium onion, carrots, a 10 ounce package of frozen chopped spinach, one can of sweet corn, minced garlic, one jar of spaghetti sauce, canola oil, dried basil, dried oregano, eggs, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, mushrooms, zucchini, mozzarella cheese, black olive (optional), and lasagna noodles. … Continue reading →