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Hemp Hearts

Disclaimer: I received a free package of Hemp Hearts through my association with Fit Approach. The product came directly from Manitoba Harvest. All opinions are my own. I have to admit my package of hemp hearts from Manitoba Harvest have sat on my kitchen table for too long. I wanted to create something unique with… Continue reading Hemp Hearts

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Menu Planning

I have realized that I need to get back to menu planning. Without it, I tend to eat poorly. Actually, I eat just fine but I make poor decisions about what I am going to eat. One of the largest issues with cooking meals is that my two youngest, 19 & 23 so you do… Continue reading Menu Planning

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Lentil Soup with Quinoa and Tomato

When I first saw this recipe on Facebook, I was positive I was going to try it. And for once in my life, I was not going to alter a recipe. I was going to make this just as the recipe said. Well … yesterday the high managed to eek out at 34F and I… Continue reading Lentil Soup with Quinoa and Tomato

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Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas

The original recipe is for enchiladas. I had some sorry issues making actual enchiladas so mine is more a casserole. You can find the original recipe at edible perspective.     Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchilada Casserole     4-8, 6” soft corn tortillas 1 1/2 cups [1 can] black beans, drained + rinsed 1… Continue reading Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas

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Granola 2013

One of the big parts of my week’s food prep – I’ll get to the rest later this week as I eat most of it – was making granola. I truly hate the cost of granola in the store. On top of that, I cannot control what is in it so why not make it… Continue reading Granola 2013

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Stuffed Acorn Squash

I follow Ashley Pettit Living on Twitter. She posts all these amazing recipes all the time. Some time ago, she posted a stuffed acorn squash recipe. While hers can be found here, I do not eat meat so had to do some modifications. Here is my stuffed acorn squash recipe. Step by step photos also.… Continue reading Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Pumpkin Bread

I’m sure I have written about my pumpkin bread recipe before but I made it recently to share at a meeting and was asked for the recipe so I am going to get it out here again. On top of that, I have new  photos. First, I would love to give credit to the friend… Continue reading Pumpkin Bread

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Spicy Bean Soup with Wild Rice

I am all for trying new things. I am still finding, other than beans, my go-to item as a vegetarian. Even this recipe has beans in it. I generally go to chick peas or black beans so like when things get mixed up with white beans. A warning on this recipe: I needed to add… Continue reading Spicy Bean Soup with Wild Rice

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Quick and Easy Chili

I have a lot of chili fans in the house but the reason I like chili is that I can make it and separate some out to make a vegetarian version for me while the kids have chili with meat in it. I also tend to use chili as a dish to use up meat… Continue reading Quick and Easy Chili

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Walnut and Cranberry Broccoli Salad

I love trying to put more veggies on the holiday table. Top that off with broccoli being a huge favorite around here and I decided that the new recipe for our Thanksgiving table would be Walnut and Cranberry Broccoli Salad from the November issue of EveryDay with Rachael Ray. Add to the delicious items in this salad… Continue reading Walnut and Cranberry Broccoli Salad