Sorry I've been a little MIA recently. I've been trying to update my blog. It's still a work in progress, so bear with me for a little bit before I get it just right. Today I have an easy … [Read more...]
avocado pudding
April 8, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
I'm back from my spring break. It was quite nice, but being gone for 10 days makes it really hard to go back to regular life. I sure will miss waking up at 9 and watching Band of Brothers marathons … [Read more...]
Easter breakfast
March 28, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
I love frittatas. Anything goes in a frittata - onions, peppers, carrots, mushrooms, asparagus, greens,... you get the idea. Just throw whatever you have in the pan before you add the … [Read more...]
Recipe Redux: Pizza with Feta and Mint Pesto
March 21, 2013 · by · 5 Comments
It's Recipe ReDux day, and this month is "Green with Envy." You're supposed to come up with a non-traditional way to use herbs. Since I really procrastinated {I went to the grocery store today at … [Read more...]
French Onion Soup
March 11, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
I know I talk about the weather a lot but what is going on? Yesterday, I was in shorts and today it's really cold. I didn't think to check the weather before I got dressed this morning, but I … [Read more...]
Salsa Lentil Soup
March 4, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Do you ever have one of those days where you desperately need to go to the grocery store but that's literally the last thing you want to do? Or when you don't feel like doing much work in the … [Read more...]
coconut curry carrot soup
February 26, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
I cannot figure out what this weather is doing. One day it's pretty & comfortable outside. The next day it's raining & cold. Or it's raining & humid {most likely}. Or who knows what … [Read more...]
sweet potato chili
February 22, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Here's another meatless recipe that's perfect for Friday of Lent. Or for a Meatless Monday. Or if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. Or if you're looking for a really inexpensive … [Read more...]
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
February 8, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
In my unending quest to get people to eat more veggies, I'm always trying to think of more ways to get those veggies to taste delicious. I have two favorite methods for making it easier to … [Read more...]
Blue Cheese and Vegetable Alfredo
January 23, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
My apologies for being a little MIA I took MLK day off and then... Have you read Gone Girl? If so, you'll understand why I didn't post yesterday. If you haven't, then I highly suggest you … [Read more...]
Crock-Pot Vegetarian Lasagna
January 18, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
This recipe was supposed to be posted on Wednesday. But in typical fashion, I forgot to buy lasagna noodles {I've been to the grocery store 3 times so far this week, not counting the trip just … [Read more...]
rosemary and garlic carrots
January 9, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Oh how I love these carrots... and I don't even like cooked carrots. The thought of regular cooked carrots even grosses me out But these aren't your regular mushy tasteless cooked carrots; … [Read more...]
eggs for dinner
December 10, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
After Christmas Cookie Week, I'm certainly feeling the need for some healthy dishes in my life. Today, I have a really easy dinner that serves one or you can increase the ingredients to serve two … [Read more...]
Lentil Chili
November 30, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Yesterday, I had a guest post on being a vegetarian, and I included a recipe for twice baked sweet potatoes (which I loved). Today I decided to post a vegan recipe {see post for more info on … [Read more...]
Being a Vegetarian {guest post}
November 29, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
I've got another guest post for you...Today, Jamie writes about being a vegetarian. I get lots of questions about vegetarian diets, and while I do not consider myself a vegetarian {I cannot live … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Quesadillas
October 25, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
First, have you entered the cookbook giveaway yet? It ends tonight at 11:59. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post about tofu - how you like it, hate it, never tried it...whatever. … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Sloppy Joes {plus a giveaway}
October 19, 2012 · by ·
One of the great things about being apart of the Recipe ReDux is that they occasionally offer other opportunities to do additional recipe challenges. This one is "How to...Tofu" Are you nervous … [Read more...]
my version of black bean soup
October 11, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
I love reading old cookbooks {I'm talking old Junior League cookbooks from the 60's}. Honestly, I just like reading any cookbooks. But the older ones are great because you can just tell how much … [Read more...]
quick pasta dinner
August 28, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
In honor of possibly losing power in the near future, here is a quick 5-ingredient recipe for you today. It is possibly the quickest dinner recipe that's still healthy. I hope you don't lose … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy on a Budget
August 17, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
In keeping with my eating healthy on a budget theme, here is a list of some healthy items that won't break the bank... Top 30 Healthy Food under $2.50 in no particular order apples & … [Read more...]
cauliflower pizza
July 27, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
If Chinese food isn't your thing for a lazy Sunday of eating & watching movies, then maybe pizza is? Oh, come on. Everyone loves pizza. Pizza is extremely easy to overeat, though. And … [Read more...]
Kale Chips that aren’t gross
July 24, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
I'm sorry, but kale chips sorta taste like burnt leaves to me. The first time I tried to make them, I roasted them at 450° and think I almost burned down my house. Those things cook … [Read more...]
Lunch Ideas Part Two
June 27, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
The first Lunch Ideas post was pretty popular {glad you liked it!}, so I thought I'd do another one. Basically, the point of my Lunch Ideas posts is to help you break free from your turkey sandwich … [Read more...]
zucchini pizza bites
June 22, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
Yesterday evening I posted about cooking for one, so I thought I'd give you another recipe to help you along in your 'cooking for one' journey. I love pizza, but it takes a little more effort and … [Read more...]
fresh tomato gazpacho
June 14, 2012 · by · 9 Comments
I've never been a huge tomato fan unlike everyone else in my family. Tomatoes are aplenty in our house every summer. I mean like buckets of tomatoes. These people {yes, I'm calling my family "these … [Read more...]
Guest Post + a recipe
June 13, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
[box] [dropcap style="font-size: 60px; color: #9b9b9b;"] R[/dropcap]ecently, I was contacted by someone interested in writing a guest post for my blog - Jillian McKee has been researching and writing … [Read more...]
sauce for pasta
June 7, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
I'm always trying to find ways to add more fruits and vegetables into my daily diet. Most people don't get the recommended 9 servings of produce {5 vegetable servings & 4 fruit servings} a day. … [Read more...]
Lunch Ideas
May 24, 2012 · by · 5 Comments
Recently I asked some of my friends if they had any requests or ideas for new posts. One friend suggested that I share some new lunch ideas. This is a perfect topic because lunch can get pretty … [Read more...]
mushroom grilled cheese
April 23, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
How was your weekend? Mine was great! My sister and her children came to visit! We had so much fun! We went to the aquarium on Saturday... look at the fish! Spent Sunday at the … [Read more...]
tacos – hold the meat, MSG, and preservatives
April 20, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
Taco seasoning packets scare me. Have you ever read the ingredients or nutrition facts label on one? Here is the ingredients list in a popular brand of taco seasoning packet: Chili pepper, Salt, … [Read more...]
i heart roasted veggies
April 6, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
It's safe to say I am obsessed with roasted vegetables. I talk a lot about them with my clients {and anyone else who wants to listen}. It's one of the easiest ways to get people to actually eat … [Read more...]
eat your veggies at breakfast
April 4, 2012 · by · 5 Comments
Back in January, I talked about 5 different health goals that you should strive toward doing for this year. The first one was eating more vegetables and fruit. The third was to eat breakfast, and the … [Read more...]
I love quinoa
March 30, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
Quinoa {pronounce keen-wah} is one of my favorite grains! It is a whole grain, and you don't have to go out searching for the whole wheat version - it's already "whole wheat." I like to buy it … [Read more...]
cheesy bean casserole
March 23, 2012 · by · 11 Comments
The end of March is in sight, so I feel like my window to post warm casserole recipes is closing. Therefore, I'm going to try to squeeze in a few more before it gets too hot to even think about … [Read more...]
salsa that makes everything taste tropical
February 18, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
Mangoes remind me of tropical scenes, and it's February - the exact opposite of tropical in my opinion. But for some reason, mangoes were on sale the other day. I am a sucker for fruits and vegetables … [Read more...]
really good avocado pasta
February 15, 2012 · by · 14 Comments
Remember Jump Rope for Heart? I used to love it; instead of school I got to jump rope and just play with my friends. When you're 8, what's not to love about that? If my memory serves me right, I … [Read more...]
four-cheese stuffed mushrooms
February 3, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
Looking for another appetizer recipe to bring to your Super Bowl party? How about some cheesy stuffed mushrooms? The great thing about this appetizer is that it doesn't taste healthy, and it's full … [Read more...]
microwave potato chips
January 18, 2012 · by · 9 Comments
Microwaving potatoes to get potato chips sounds strange, but it really works! You can make your own potato chips by microwaving sliced potatoes - genius! The best part about it is that it … [Read more...]
my first “real kitchen” salad
January 6, 2012 · by · 10 Comments
In the summer before my senior year of college, I lived in Nashville with two of my friends. We rented a nice little 3 bedroom apartment that had a "real kitchen." Did I say real kitchen? What I … [Read more...]
dinner when you just don’t feel like cooking
January 4, 2012 · by · 6 Comments
Some days, I am just not in the mood to cook or even think about what I'm going to have for dinner. I'm secretly wishing one of my friends will call to invite me over for dinner or see if I want to … [Read more...]
a new take on an old snack
December 16, 2011 · by · 2 Comments
I like to snack, and I think snacking is very important. I'd get too hungry if I didn't snack some between meals. My typical snacks are things like fruit or yogurt or vegetables or something along … [Read more...]
national sandwich day
November 3, 2011 · by · 3 Comments
Happy National Sandwich Day!! Let's make Philly Cheese Steaks & make them vegetarian. We'll make our own rolls, too! This is another recipe from one of my favorite blogs, Peas and Thank … [Read more...]
pumpkins!
October 26, 2011 · by · 20 Comments
Well, my computer crashed last night (yay...), so the pictures in this post aren't great. Sorry. {I've now updated the pictures} However, there's no need to be Debbie Downer because today is … [Read more...]
slow-cooker lentil soup
October 25, 2011 · by · 21 Comments
I love fall for so many reasons, and I love making soup this time of year! It's easy to make, perfect for warming you up, and makes your house smell so good! Soup is also filling and can be … [Read more...]
a different kind of taco
October 20, 2011 · by · 6 Comments
It can be really hard to convince people that tofu is good, but if you cook it right, it can actually taste great! No worries, I'm not about to try to convince you to become a vegan or vegetarian … [Read more...]
the most amazing pesto ever!
October 18, 2011 · by · 1 Comment
Oh.my.gosh! If you like pesto (or even if you don't), then you have to make this! In celebration of National Pasta Month as well as Vegetarian Awareness Month, I made this pesto from a vegan blog - … [Read more...]
