These balsamic chickpeas are so quick and easy to pull together. We have them frequently, especially on weeknights. They are very versatile and work in a lot of different meals. Plus I just really like them! Simple Balsamic Chickpeas Serves 2 (can easily be doubled) 1 can chickpeas, rinsed & drained 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar… Continue reading Simple Balsamic Chickpeas
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Sweet Potato-Egg-Black Bean Skillet
I've been sick, sick, sick this week with a terrible cold. It was really bad earlier in the week and now it's tapered off and I'm feeling more human again. I plan to share some homemade cold remedies soon, but for now I thought I'd share an easy dinner we had on Tuesday night. We… Continue reading Sweet Potato-Egg-Black Bean Skillet
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My Favorite Kale Salad
Last year at a church pot luck I came across a kale salad on the buffet. I sampled it and it turned out to be the best. kale salad. ever. Unfortunately I had no idea who made it. A few weeks later at a smaller church dinner the same kale salad turned up again! This… Continue reading My Favorite Kale Salad
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Kale Pesto
While I've been on maternity leave I've really been enjoying going to the farmers' market on Wednesday mornings. It's something I normally can never do because I have to be at work. Big brother goes to parents' day out on Wednesdays, so I drop him off and then head over to the market with the… Continue reading Kale Pesto
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Baked Spaghetti Squash, Margarita Style
Ran across this recipe on Pinterest last week. When I saw spaghetti squash at the market on Wednesday I knew what dinner would be that night! Baked Margarita Spaghetti Squash @ Hoopfinity's Happenings The recipe was really easy and had few ingredients. Benzo and I both really liked it. And we even got our 2… Continue reading Baked Spaghetti Squash, Margarita Style
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Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta
The cherry tomato plant in our garden would be 10 feet tall if we had stakes that high. What is it about the small tomato plants that makes them grow like crazy? We grew those small yellow pear shaped tomatoes one year and it was absolutely out of control as well. Grew up and over… Continue reading Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta
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Veggie BLTs
Another simple summer dinner we've been loving on lately - BLTs made with veggie bacon! We had this last week on Thursday and again last night. I think I could eat it every other night. It would also make an excellent lunch. The key is this recipe for homemade veggie bacon from No Meat Athlete:… Continue reading Veggie BLTs
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Easy Summer Dinner: Salad Niçoise
It's been awhile since I last posted! We are really enjoying our summer and have been busy getting ready for baby #2. I thought I would share a quick post today on what's becoming one of my favorite summer dinners - Salad Niçoise. It's nice and light for hot summer nights and very quick to… Continue reading Easy Summer Dinner: Salad Niçoise
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Lemon Arugula Pasta
This is a really delicious vegetarian pasta dish we made a few weeks ago (and have on the menu for later this week) with good-for-you greens. A friend actually made this dish for us and brought it over when we had our son. I always wanted to make it again but had forgotten about it until… Continue reading Lemon Arugula Pasta
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Strawberries, Arugula & Goat Cheese English Muffins
Tonight's dinner was courtesy of Hy-Vee's recent Seasons magazine. The recipe was actually on the cover and as soon as I knew arugula would be at the market last weekend, I put it on this week's meal plan. Strawberry, Goat Cheese & Arugula Sandwiches English muffins topped with goat cheese, arugula and strawberries and drizzled… Continue reading Strawberries, Arugula & Goat Cheese English Muffins
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