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. Â I'm always looking for new snacking ideas. Â I really love snacks. Â Quick confession time: Â I eat at night. Â Everything I read tells me I shouldn't snack in the evening. ...
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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? Â 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. Â I still have ...
Toddler Eats: Stone Ground Whole Wheat Crackers
My mother-in-law put out some appetizers on Thanksgiving which included a spread of cheese and crackers. Â Even though I knew we would be eating dinner in an hour, I let Meghan have free reign on the crackers. Â I rarely buy store-bought crackers so she must have thought it was a special treat. Â The ...
Holiday Side Dish Test: Individual Savory Horseradish Bread Pudding
I'm officially a grown up. Â For the first time, I am hosting Christmas at my house. Â While I'm excited about not having to travel over the holidays, I'm nervous about the pressure of having a delicious Christmas dinner. Â 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. Â One category of veggies, however, really deserves a blue ribbon. Â Of course you know I'm talking about the good ol' leafy greens. Â Their nutritional value is, dare I say, unmatched in the ...
Spaghetti and Meatless Balls
I first tried going vegetarian in the fall of 2007. Â 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. Â 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. Â My pumpkin love doesn't end with the sweet dishes, I love it all around. Â Of course, my first thought was soup, but I wanted something heartier, so I went with ...