These are phenomenal. I’ve always been a fan of spanakopita, but with the pastry crust it’s not something I indulge in very often. So when I saw this recipe for spanakopita turkey burgers, I knew it was right up my alley. I changed the recipe to make these into meatballs because they cook up fasterRead more
I have pinned at least 4 different versions of lasagna soup, so I figured it was about time that I got around to making it. I’m so glad I did. This was the perfect soup for a cold, snowy day. This soup comes together pretty quickly and is quite simple to make. It’s an excellent,Read more
This was an awesome recipe my mom found in Taste of Home years ago and she’s been eager to make it ever since. Easter’s potluck breakfast was finally her opportunity, and it was awesome! Sadly she didn’t even get a chance to try her creation, so I made it again so she’d get to tryRead more
These were delicious! I was a huge fan of this meal. It’s veggie packed, with lean but moist and super flavorful turkey patties that are conveniently baked in the oven. While I did have a bit of a challenge finding green curry paste (…how is that not at my local Asian market??), I was ableRead more
Lasagna is a great winter food. It’s cheesy comfort on a plate. It’s also a great way to sneak some more vegetables into your diet and served with a side salad, it’s downright nutritious and delicious. I was intrigued by this recipe since it added quinoa to the mix. And actually in the final productRead more
Unfortunately the chest cold that hit my parents over Thanksgiving weekend has now come to me. The only good thing about being sick is that it gives you an excuse to have your favorite comfort foods. One of my favorites is Chicken and Dumpling Soup–way better than Chicken Noodle in my opinion. I even convincedRead more
Sadly apple picking at my favorite farm has ended. Mom and I made a good showing this year, I think we went fruit picking at least twice a month since the farm opened in late spring. While I will miss the abundance of apples, it will be nice not to try and force 20 lbsRead more
This past week I made some lentil salad for lunch. This is one of my go-to vegetarian salads. It’s super convenient for lunch since it can be served room temperature and has a ton of protein in it. You can find the recipe here. I added a tomato in the morning before leaving for work.Read more
Packing lunches has been an interesting challenge. I enjoy figuring out new and creative ways to make a healthy, quick, tasty lunch that doesn’t require refrigeration or heating. This week I took sandwiches for lunch. An easy standby, sandwiches can have a lot of variety. Turkey, Cheese and Hummus Sandwich Sandwich bread Sliced Smoked TurkeyRead more
I was trying to decide what to make for my cousins who were coming over the other night. The three of them are 8, 4 and 2 years old, and I was trying to think of something easy that would go well with the leftover Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Pasta Salad and Roasted Green Bean, MushroomRead more