Black Bean-Quinoa Salad with Basil-Lemon Dressing

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Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain. This hearty salad is great for taking for lunches during the week in the summer. It is both light and filling! Cooking the quinoa is the most time-consuming part of this, so it comes together very quickly. Eat as is, or put on top of some spinach [...]

Lil Snappers–Fun Recipes

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Little Miss is a great fruit eater. She especially enjoys “kid sized” fruit. I guess if the fruit is too big it’s a little intimidating! Of course we were more than happy to try out Lil Snappers and their kid friendly recipes! Little Miss helped me choose this cute little smiley face to make. She [...]

Easy Stuffed Mushrooms

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Now that I’m working full time, my free time has become incredibly important! It’s hard to get everything done in the little bit of free time we have. This past weekend, we were going to have brunch at my In-laws for Easter. I wanted to bring something, but it had to be quick and easy [...]

7-Day Keep On Crunkin’ Challenge, a southern twist to Vegan cooking

Who’s up for a vegan challenge?  The author of this fun book has one running right now! Take your taste buds on a whole new adventure! Bianca Philips will challenge readers to give “Cookin Crunk” a try. With daily support via tweets, blog posts and a Facebook post, Bianca will share her southern twist to [...]

Spicy Orange Tofu

This sweet and spicy take on a classic chinese take out meal comes together quickly and reheats well – perfect to take with you for lunch! Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture before I ate all of it, but you should definitely try it out! Spicy Orange Tofu 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic 1/2 [...]

Sweet Potato Curry With Spinach and Tofu

Sweet Potato Curry

Now that the weather is cooling off again, it’s a perfect time to try this warming curry.  The sweet potatoes break down a lot, forming a thick and hearty sauce.  Ingredients: 1/2 large sweet onion, chopped 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon cinnamon 10 ounces fresh spinach, [...]

Incredibly Easy Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

Now that the weather has finally cooled off here, I’ve been in the mood for soup.  This chili is hearty and hits the spot on a cool winter’s day!  As an added bonus, it’s incredibly simple to make.  I forgot to take a picture, but this was really good – trust me!   Vegetarian Black [...]

Roasted Vegetable Enchilada Casserole

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During the summer months, I love eating fresh vegetables. Also, in my opinion, you can never go wrong with roasted vegetables! They bring such a bright, fresh flavor that is perfect any time of year! So of course I loved the idea of roasted vegetable enchiladas! While this recipe does take some time, it doesn’t [...]

Sweet Summery Treats with Silkology

Although I don’t eat a ton of them, I’m a huge fan of sweet treats on occasion.  Especially in the summer, something cool and sweet can be very refreshing.  When I feel the need to indulge, I do try to make it as healthy as possible when I’m able to – yes, sweet treats can [...]

Sundried Tomato Cream and Pasta

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Now that I’m working, it’s really important that my meals are quick and easy, in addition to being healthy!  Little Miss loved helping make this! This recipe tastes great, comes together quickly, and is perfect for those hot days when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen. The mushrooms aren’t necessary, but they add [...]

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