Sometimes the best way to invent your own recipe is to wait until there’s barely anything left to eat in the house - then get creative, which is what happened today. Lunchtime rolled around and I was desperate. Usually, my clean-out-the-fridge dishes aren’t necessarily blog-worthy.
But this one turned out pretty great. It’s not super inventive, but it is super easy. And it’s got a kick that will help you get your water quota for the day. If you’re not a fan of spicy food, then use just half of a jalapeño or eliminate it completely.
Last week, I had every intention of whipping up something for Cinco de Mayo. But life got busy and I didn’t get around to it. So there sat the jalapeño and red bell pepper, waiting to serve their purpose.
The asparagus was just about to go bad, so I HAD to use that. Not sure what I bought the potatoes for, and the rest of the ingredients are staples that I have on hand at almost any given time.
This vegan, gluten-free dish comes together very quickly. You could serve it cold, but it’s best served warm. Whatever you do, don’t overcook the asparagus. It should still have a crunch to it - no one likes mushy asparagus.
For that matter, don’t overcook the potatoes either. If they get too soft, they won’t hold their shape. Oh, sorry - was I getting too bossy for a minute? You should meet the rest of my family.
One of my favorite kitchen gadgets is a mini food chopper/processor that I bought at a yard sale for $3 years ago. Just a cheap Black & Decker model, but it works like a charm.
I used it to whip up the dressing in no time. It’s also great for making fresh salsa. And I HATE chopping onions by hand - it’s great for that, too. The list could go on and on.
Today was just one of those days where things went RIGHT for a change. The recipe turned out well on a whim. I shot 29 photos instead of 129, and they all turned out great. And I didn’t spend hours editing them. It was just one of those days. And I’m grateful for it.
I have never had a jalapeno dressing, it sounds wonderful! I am thinking of so many other ways it could be used. I absolutely love warm potato salads with dressing (not a big fan of mayonnaise). It is wonderful when you don’t have to edit a thousand photos, you were spot on they are amazing :)
WOW! Just found your site. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Gorgeous photos and recipes to live for. Well done to you, Livvy! Thanks for all you share. :)
Hi Helyn! Thank you! And such a lovely blog you have, too!!
Love this recipe and the photos. Found your site via findingvegan - it’s a treasure trove! Looks like I’ll be spending the next couple of hours browsing through :-)
Thanks for stopping by! Looks like I’ll be spending some time on your site, too. My hubby LOVES Indian food!
From my phone I do not see a recipe. All I can see is Print Recipe. i don’t have a printer. is there a recipe for this dish?
If you click on the big pink button in the post that says “Click here to print recipe” it will bring up a PDF of the recipe.
Thank you! :) I should have known!!