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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Another favorite veggie burger of mine is a BBQ Cheddar Chickpea Burger. These can have a vary taste to them, dependent on the type of BBQ sauce that is used. If you want a sweeter burger, use a sweet sauce. If you want a burger with a bit of a tang, use a sauce with… Continue reading Veggie Burger
Back in February, my 25 year old daughter – who is a teacher and currently looking for a job – asked me if I would go meatless with her for Lent. She was more concerned about the fact that she would not make it 7 weeks if she didn’t have some help with preparing meals.… Continue reading Cheesy Quinoa Bites
My original plan for Lent – my daughter and I are both going meatless for the days of Lent – was to make soup on Monday that could be used for lunches the entire week. Of course, I presumed Lent would be cool weather time as it is still winter and I live in Upstate… Continue reading Sweet Potato Lentil Soup
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