Category Archives: veggies

stuffed baked sweet potatoes

okay, wedding time is “diet” time. and in my world diet just means maybe almost nothing. so let’s just say we’re being a little more health-conscious than normal. enter sweet potatoes. and you know me and my hearty meals, i

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stuffed baked sweet potatoes

okay, wedding time is “diet” time. and in my world diet just means maybe almost nothing. so let’s just say we’re being a little more health-conscious than normal. enter sweet potatoes. and you know me and my hearty meals, i

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brussel sprouts with goat cheese

um why did i not think of this combination before. brilliant, easy and delish! a good way to serve a side dish…who doesn’t like goat cheese?! brussel sprouts with goat cheese time: 10 min | serves: 3-4 what you need:

brussel sprouts with goat cheese

um why did i not think of this combination before. brilliant, easy and delish! a good way to serve a side dish…who doesn’t like goat cheese?! brussel sprouts with goat cheese time: 10 min | serves: 3-4 what you need:

jambalaya

a comfort food favorite, that really isn’t too hard to make. and fun to say too…i always think of the seinfeld soup nazi episode. i lightened this up with chicken breasts instead of thighs, chicken andouille sausage, brown rice, and

jambalaya

a comfort food favorite, that really isn’t too hard to make. and fun to say too…i always think of the seinfeld soup nazi episode. i lightened this up with chicken breasts instead of thighs, chicken andouille sausage, brown rice, and

goat cheese and tomato pasta bake

apologies for not having the DSLR photos, but don’t worry – i’ll be making this again for sure. quick and hearty meal, and pretty healthy too! — goat cheese and tomato pasta bake adapted from eats well with others prep

goat cheese and tomato pasta bake

apologies for not having the DSLR photos, but don’t worry – i’ll be making this again for sure. quick and hearty meal, and pretty healthy too! — goat cheese and tomato pasta bake adapted from eats well with others prep

beer battered fried avocado

for our anniversary, matthew gave me a deep fryer 🙂 as far as the typical fare, fish tacos, chicken, oreos…our favorite so far has been avocados. this beer batter can be used for many things, so try it out! and

beer battered fried avocado

for our anniversary, matthew gave me a deep fryer 🙂 as far as the typical fare, fish tacos, chicken, oreos…our favorite so far has been avocados. this beer batter can be used for many things, so try it out! and

roasted veggie mac

monday mac. you know we like our mac and cheese! and on my kick to get in shape for dress and swimsuit season (if it ever comes) here’s a healthy and delicious vegetarian mac! i added chicken sausage, of course.

roasted veggie mac

monday mac. you know we like our mac and cheese! and on my kick to get in shape for dress and swimsuit season (if it ever comes) here’s a healthy and delicious vegetarian mac! i added chicken sausage, of course.

mashed cauliflower

here’s a recipe from my efforts to do some vegetarian dishes 🙂 i’ve always wanted to try this, and see how similar it is to mashed potatoes. definitely healthier and pretty close. could be a nice side dish in the

mashed cauliflower

here’s a recipe from my efforts to do some vegetarian dishes 🙂 i’ve always wanted to try this, and see how similar it is to mashed potatoes. definitely healthier and pretty close. could be a nice side dish in the

spinach artichoke pasta

i’m trying to do some vegetarian recipes as requested, and this one looked too delicious NOT to try. and it is as good as it looks! this was an immediate favorite in the house, and will definitely be making the

spinach artichoke pasta

i’m trying to do some vegetarian recipes as requested, and this one looked too delicious NOT to try. and it is as good as it looks! this was an immediate favorite in the house, and will definitely be making the

garlicky green beans

another perfect summery side dish! any veggies with garlic = win. — garlicky green beans time: 10 min | serves: 3-4 what you need: 1 lb fresh green beans (i use the skinny french kind, haricots verts) 2 tbsp unsalted

garlicky green beans

another perfect summery side dish! any veggies with garlic = win. — garlicky green beans time: 10 min | serves: 3-4 what you need: 1 lb fresh green beans (i use the skinny french kind, haricots verts) 2 tbsp unsalted

prosciutto wrapped asparagus

so easy. so delicious. one of the best side dishes! grill, oven, whatever. just do it this summer. — prosciutto wrapped asparagus time: 15 min | serves: 3-4 what you need: asparagus olive oil balsamic vinegar salt, pepper to taste

prosciutto wrapped asparagus

so easy. so delicious. one of the best side dishes! grill, oven, whatever. just do it this summer. — prosciutto wrapped asparagus time: 15 min | serves: 3-4 what you need: asparagus olive oil balsamic vinegar salt, pepper to taste