Just a warning, you MUST like squash in order to enjoy this recipe! Soo....I'd say it is a good thing that I just so happen to love squash! :) This recipe, which yields approximately 4 servings, was inspired by and adapted from a recipe found on the blog: Clean Food Creative Fitness (http://www.cleanfoodcreativefitness.com/the-easiest-bowl-of-gluten-free-paleo-pasta-youll-ever-make/). Ingredients 2 medium zucchini [...]
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After Friday night's veggies fajitas recipe, I had leftover veggies, white corn tortillas, and enchilada sauce that I needed to use up (I hate wasting food!). Since I did not love using the corn tortillas for fajitas, I decided to mix things up a bit and make: Homemade Corn Tortilla [...]
How to Stretch a Box of Mac & Cheese…or in this Case, “Chreese”
September 23, 2012 in Entrees, OtherRemember this? Why, of course! It is that box of dairy-free (vegan) mac & cheese ("chreese" ;) ) that I got to try FOR FREE from Whole Foods. Yesterday was a vegan day for me, so I decided it would be a great opportunity to try it [...]
If you haven't yet noticed, I have been on a Mexican/spicy food kick lately. And no, I am not in the least bit sorry about it. I love Mexican-inspired, spicy (just not too hot!) food. Friday night's dinner was right on trend: Vegetable Fajitas with White Corn Tortillas! Servings: Approximately 6* *If [...]
Thursday night's dinner was a dinner thoroughly enjoyed by all. This meal definitely received many rave reviews. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does! On the menu: Corn Chowder: a delicious, veggie-filled soup with a little bit of a kick! I adapted this recipe, which serves 5-6 people, [...]
A few nights ago I was craving, and I mean craving roasted vegetables. I decided to try roasting something new (not that I don't seriously love my brussel sprouts and asparagus! ;) ) and decided to try roasting zucchini and summer squash. I also wanted to try out one of my newly purchased seasonings from my [...]
I found a recipe for vegetarian enchiladas on another food blog that I read regularly: Iowa Girl Eats (http://iowagirleats.com/2010/03/04/the-elusive-winter-iowan-emerges-recipe/). I adapted the recipe a bit and made these: Serves 4 (2 enchiladas per person) Ingredients 1 TB of extra virgin olive oil 1/2 small yellow onion, diced 2 sprinkles of [...]
If you are trying to incorporate more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains into your diet and you love Chinese-inspired food, this is the recipe for you! I give you: Sweet and Sour Veggies with Brown RiceThis recipe, which serves 4-6 people, requires just a few, inexpensive ingredients:Ingredients4 servings of cooked whole brown riceEVOO cooking spray1 red [...]
I don't know about you, but I crave pasta...a lot! When I make it at home I try to keep it as healthy as possible by choosing a 100% whole wheat pasta. Whole wheat pasta tastes just as good (if not better) than white pasta and is much healthier! Tonight for dinner, however, I decided [...]
Many times when I make dinner I make two versions in order to please both the meat eaters in my family and myself. This is really easy to do when making certain meals (tacos, spaghetti, etc.). Tonight I made two versions of meatball subs using "real" meatballs and MorningStar veggie meatballs. The MorningStar veggie meatballs were enjoyed by [...]
