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So many of us are trying to focus on serving nutritious family dinners each evening, but are incredibly strapped for time. In our house, I have been trying to make your our meals are nutrient dense and something both my fussy daughter and I will eat. Sometimes my solution is a mix of ready made items, like a rotisserie chicken along with a quick saute of vegetables. That is exactly what is on our dinner menu tonight.
I made this Roasted Delicata Squash, Golden Beet, Carrot & Poblano Red Quinoa with Quick Turmeric Lemon Dressing as a late lunch this afternoon. It turned out to be a satisfying vegetarian (vegan) meal, so I decided to share the recipe. I guess I’d sort… [read more]
Sometimes the simplest recipes really shine, and this Pan-Fried Butternut Squash featuring the traditional Garam Masala spice blend* has become one of my favorites. It is a super simple three ingredient recipe, that is very flexible in serving.
I’ve even served this Pan-Fried Butternut Squash with eggs for breakfast, in place of home fries!
Cooking asparagus doesn’t get much more simple than this easy Baked Asparagus Recipe. It is a favorite of my daughter and I. My eight year old daughter can gobble through a platter of asparagus with gusto. It is one of her favorite vegetables. When I hear people… [read more]
Making smarter meal choices, has been a big focus for me, especially over the past few months. I have switched my daughter to a mostly organic diet, and I’m eating a good deal more organic foods along with her. I’m also working on losing weight,… [read more]
Time to get into pickling and canning high gear. The late summer harvest bounty is here, and the perfect opportunity to make some not-so-everyday recipes. Why not start with this easy Pickled Dill Green Beans recipe. It would actually make a good first time canning… [read more]