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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Sunday Dinner – Indian Style Rice and Beans With Easy Flatbread
I have been really busy at work lately and haven't had much time to blog! I'm going to try to get caught up on some of the things we've been making lately this week. Sunday afternoon while my son was napping and I was catching up on some chores, I started thinking about dinner. And… Continue reading Sunday Dinner – Indian Style Rice and Beans With Easy Flatbread
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Granola with Buckwheat Groats
I first cooked with buckwheat groats when I made (the best) recipe for vegetarian "bacon" from No Meat Athlete. If you are a vegetarian you've got to try that recipe. Buckwheat is actually not wheat at all and is gluten-free. The groats look like little seeds. I buy mine from the bulk bins at Whole… Continue reading Granola with Buckwheat Groats
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Tempeh Curry
I have such a love-hate relationship with tempeh. I so want to love it but every time I make it at home it's just not what I expect. After reading the following article on soy products I decided to give it another shot. 10 Things to Know About Tofu @ Mark's Daily Apple I found… Continue reading Tempeh Curry
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Dowdy But Delicious
In the blogging world of fabulous food photography and recipes, this lowly soup is not going to win any awards. But isn't taste what matters most when it comes to cooking? Last night I cooked up a batch of Lentil Dumpling Soup from Hillbilly Housewife. It seems I only make it once every year or… Continue reading Dowdy But Delicious
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Greek Pitas With Tzatziki Sauce
Last week we added a new dinner to our routine - Greek-style pitas with homemade tzatziki sauce. I am not Greek so I can't vouch for the authenticity of this dinner, but it was tasty and that's all that really matters. On the table we laid out: Whole wheat pita pockets Chopped cucumber Chopped tomato… Continue reading Greek Pitas With Tzatziki Sauce
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Easy and Impressive Baked Ziti
I've made this recipe three times in the last couple months so I had to share it! The first time was for family at Christmas, then I made two pans for families who recently had babies. Each time it was a big hit! Baked Ziti @ Food Network I simplified it by using a jar… Continue reading Easy and Impressive Baked Ziti
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Two Ingredient Pancake
While I was on my blogging sabbatical, it seems a new recipe swept the blogosphere last year. It is a two ingredient pancake and if you haven't heard of it you won't believe the two ingredients: Egg Banana That is it! Beat an egg in a bowl then add a small banana. Mash up the… Continue reading Two Ingredient Pancake
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