Everything String Beans
Tired of the same old green bean casserole this Thanksgiving? Vegetables are our favorite food group here at Lajollacooks4u, so we’ve come up with three different takes on the classic…
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Roasted Green Beans with Lemon, Pine Nuts & Parmigiano
What You’ll Need: 2 lbs. fresh green beans, rinsed well, stem ends trimmed 1 small head garlic 1/4 cup plus 2 T extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/2 Tablespoons finely grated lemon…
Eggplant, String Beans and Mushrooms with Fresh Lemon
This recipe is so fresh and delicious – a perfect alternative to green bean casserole! What You’ll Need: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Japanese or a globe eggplant, sliced into…
Sauteed String Beans with Tomatoes
Tomatoes are in-season right now, so what better way than to pair them with delicious Romano string beans? Both are available at your local Farmer’s market! What You Need: 1…
Grilled Vegetables
The great thing about this recipe is that you can use any variety of vegetable you want – eggplant, fennel and carrots are also delicious options! What You’ll Need: 1…
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Sunchokes, Mushrooms and Cauliflower Puree
This is a fabulous vegetarian entrée, and is delicious as a shared appetizer, as well. We use herb olive oil for this recipe, but feel free to add any herbs…
Ratatouille
Source: seriouseats.com Try this delicious dish packed with veggies and flavor! Oh-so-easy to make, and healthy to boot! What You’ll Need: 1 – 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes 1…
Sauteed String Beans with Tomatoes and Garlic
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I fell in love with romano string beans during one of my first visits to Italy. They’re long, flat and extremely flavorful – you can usually find them at your…
Spicy Edamame
This dish is perfect for a holiday party or get-together. Enjoy! What You’ll Need: 1 – 2 packages edamame in pod (or frozen) 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 1 Tablespoon chili…
Roasted Pumpkin and Butternut Squash
This is a perfect dish for the holidays! Use as a side dish or savory seasonal snack. What You’ll Need: 1 Butternut Squash 2 small pumpkins 2 – 3 Tablespoons…
Grilled Fresh Salsa
Who says the grill is just for meat? Spice up your Memorial Day weekend with some fresh and delicious grilled salsa! This recipe is straight from Huerta los Tamarindos Organic…
Stuffed Artichokes
Artichokes are as Californian as it gets, and a great staple for the spring and summer! Enjoy this recipe as an appetizer or a hearty side dish – the possibilities…
Grilled Zucchini & Asparagus Bundles
What better way to enjoy Mother Earth this May than with freshly grilled veggies? Simple…easy…classic…YES. Add a sweet balsamic based marinade and you’ve got instant perfection. These veggie bundles are the…
Japanese Eggplant Stir Fry
If you follow LaJollaCooks4U on Instagram, you know we’re always cooking up delicious and healthy dinners. The favorite go-to quick meal in our house is this Japanese Eggplant stir fry.…
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Mushrooms A wonderful appetizer or a great vegetarian meal! Stick to our ingredients or get creative…doesn’t matter what you do as long as you get eating. Ingredients 6 medium…
Clean Eating Cauliflower Steaks
Super low calorie, super simple, and super delicious. How clean eating should be! Clean Eating, saving time, and keeping warm go hand-in-hand with this simple, savory recipe! Staying true to your…
