Bean salads: healthy fast food
This took me all of five minutes to make! I ate this with a toasted whole wheat roll, avocado slices and some fresh corn on the cob. Bean salad is great when it’s 90 degrees out and you want something...
View ArticleShredded Vegetable Bake
I tried out this recipe from the Vegan Cook’s Bible by Pat Crocker. We’re not Vegans, but we do enjoy all different types of dishes. While my kids and husband are good about trying all different...
View ArticleLemongrass-Basil Yellow Squash and Potatoes
Is there another name for yellow squash? I only know it as yellow squash, but it’s so tasty I think it deserves a nicer name. Since it’s major harvest and put up time, soccer season, football and...
View ArticleGingered Carrots & Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi, kohlrabi, kohlrabi, kohlrabi, kohlrabi, kohlrabi, kohlrabi. There’s a joke that goes – If you say the name of something 7 times it’s yours for life, and then some girl says – John, john,...
View ArticleBig Bowl of Whole Grainy Dinner Goodness
Tonight’s dinner was inspired by a store bought frozen lunch I had today. It had beans, whole grain orzo, dried cranberries, spinach and a little bit of cheese. I enjoyed it quite a bit and thought I...
View ArticleQuick Quinoa Burgers
Quick Quinoa Burgers is from The 150 Healthiest 15-Minute Recipes on Earth by Jonny Bowden and Jeannette Bessinger. When Deb, Desiree and I were younger, my dad tried the meatless burger thing. He...
View ArticleMelon & Blackberry Fruit Salad Tossed with a Mint Simple Syrup
We were invited to my brother in law’s for a small family cookout, and I wanted to throw together something cool and delicious for a side dish. We bought melons and blackberries at our local farmer’s...
View ArticleFarm Market Veggies and Leftover Spaghetti
My son’s specialty is now making spaghetti with sauce. The most difficult part was NOT overcooking the pasta, believe it or not. He’s not too keen on figuring out portions, which is why he just makes...
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