My kitchen had a very good Christmas. She was a little selfish, but got everything she wanted. She received a fabulous all-purpose cooker that is a rice cooker, slow cooker, and steamer in one. It's hard to believe we've gone this long without a slow cooker. I've had fun experimenting with it, ...
Dinner Recipes
Penne with Red Kale and White Beans
I think I can officially say that I am over my dislike of kale. It started with kale chips. It's easy to like kale cooked into a crunchy chip, though, and I wasn't sure I'd get beyond that. Then I discovered Tahini Lemon Rice and Beans, a dish loaded with kale, and loved it. Now this. I have ...
Vegan Butternut Squash and White Bean Enchiladas
I hate when I'm really excited about a meal, and then I look at the pictures and think, "Oh, no! It doesn't look as good as it tasted!" Clearly, I tried extra hard with this one. See that little piece of parsley I even added to brighten up the photo? Seriously, though, this meal is outstanding ...
Favorite Recipes of 2010
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed their time celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. While I took a few days off from blogging to focus on the celebration and time with my family, I wanted to give you a recap of our favorite recipes that I posted on Happy ...
Family-Friendly Side Dish: Maple Roasted Vegetable Sticks
Some women are lucky. They have husbands who are content to have vegetables at the center of their plate for every meal. Their children devour a wide variety of vegetables no matter how they are prepared. This recipe is for the rest of us. If you are having trouble getting your family to eat ...
You Won’t Miss the Meat Beet Burgers
When you go to a restaurant, something magical happens to veggie burgers. They stick together. Their texture mimics that of meat. They taste delicious. I've often wondered, how do they do that? I have attempted, you see, many, many a veggie burger at home. Normally I end up with a mushy, ...
South Indian-Style Vegetable Curry with Lemony Quinoa
Do you ever feel like if you have anything planned in your afternoon or early evening you can't possibly cook a dinner for your family? I used to feel that way and those nights were nights when we'd order pizza, take out, or worse, I'd buy some processed meal that was quick to make. I still have ...
Holiday Side Dish Test: Individual Savory Horseradish Bread Pudding
I'm officially a grown up. For the first time, I am hosting Christmas at my house. While I'm excited about not having to travel over the holidays, I'm nervous about the pressure of having a delicious Christmas dinner. My dad is an amazing cook and I know I could just let him whip up a traditional ...
Sauteed Rainbow Chard with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts
All vegetables have their merit, something that makes them stand out and be worthy of our consumption. One category of veggies, however, really deserves a blue ribbon. Of course you know I'm talking about the good ol' leafy greens. Their nutritional value is, dare I say, unmatched in the ...
Spaghetti and Meatless Balls
I first tried going vegetarian in the fall of 2007. I was married for just over a year, my mom was going through cancer treatments, and I was embarking on a nutritional journey that was largely uncharted territory for me. No one in my life was a vegetarian, and most people were actually more like ...
Baked Pumpkin Penne
Although I am thoroughly enjoying my pumpkin pie smoothies a few days a week, I was inspired by this post to create a savory pumpkin dish. My pumpkin love doesn't end with the sweet dishes, I love it all around. Of course, my first thought was soup, but I wanted something heartier, so I went with ...
Split Pea Soup (is Really Good)
Something about the name Split Pea Soup doesn't make it sound very appetizing. I'll admit it. I pre-judged this soup by its name. Before this week, I'd never even tried Split Pea Soup because I really didn't think it would be good. How can I teach my daughter to not judge people based on their ...
