I rarely buy ready-made croutons from the store. Making them at home is simple, less expensive, and homemade croutons just taste better. Most of the store brands will use cheaper, less healthy oils and many have a host of other unwanted ingredients. Keep it simple. Make these easy, delicious ...
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 ...
Italian-Style Lentil Soup
The last few days have been deceivingly sunny. I look outside and there is no snow, the sun is shining, and for a minute I think it could be spring. I run out to the mailbox without my coat. Nope. It's still winter. The weatherman reports the highest temperature we're going to see this week is ...
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 ...
Toddler Eats: No Bake Nutty Cups
Everyone over here is all recovered and I was finally able to get back in the kitchen. What came out was pretty darn delicious. I had a hard time coming up for a name for these little guys, but whatever you call them, these Nutty Cups are an amazing snack. A cross between a granola bar and an ...
Toddler Eats: Alphabet Vegetable Soup
With my brother and his (large) family coming to town for the day, I wanted a healthy lunch I could make ahead of time and serve when they arrived. Who doesn't remember eating Campbell's Alphabet Vegetable soup as a kid? I think it's safe to say that it's a standard memory for most people in my ...
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, ...
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup and Coconut Oil Giveaway Winner
It isn't even officially winter yet, and I'm already ready for it to be over. I am seriously not a winter girl. I grew up in one of the coldest places in the United States (the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Believe me, it's cooooooold up there) and as soon as I had the chance I moved where it was ...
Healthy Holiday Treat: Peanut Butter Snowballs
Is anyone else feeling bombarded with too many white sugar and white flour filled holiday treats? I love a good sugar cookie as much as the next person, but really, enough is enough. If you're ready to tone it down a bit while still having a delicious treat, this recipe is for you. These peanut ...
Healthy Snack Idea: Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas
While there is nothing I can do to make this snack look pretty, please believe me when I say that looks are very, very deceiving. I'm always looking for new snacking ideas. I really love snacks. Quick confession time: I eat at night. Everything I read tells me I shouldn't snack in the evening. ...
