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Roasted Red Pepper Bean Dip

I wanted a healthy snack last night, so I whipped together a quick and easy Roasted Red Pepper Bean Dip. The recipe is super easy to make, especially if you have left over roasted red peppers on-handI had a roasted red pepper in the fridge from earlier in the week (if you haven't roasted peppers before, it is very easy and the results are far better than store bought jarred ones -> https://momfoodie.com/how-to-roast-a-pepper/), and always have plenty of canned beans on hand, and I kept the rest Continue Reading

Citrus Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

This tangy Citrus Chicken Stir Fry is perfect when you need a quick and easy recipe for chicken, that packs a lot of flavor, but is low in calories. Easy Citrus Chicken Stir Fry This Citrus Chicken Stir Fry gets a big dose of flavor from the triple punch of orange, lemon and lime in the citrus glaze. While it works fine as an Asian dish, this one is designed for those cooks who do not have a pantry well stocked, for that cuisine. I've skipped a lot of the typical ingredients I would use in Continue Reading

Swordfish in Fiery Tomato Curry Sauce

I decided to turn up the heat today! Hot and fiery curry with no dairy to cool it down...oh yeah! I had defrosted a swordfish steak, but wasn't in the mood for any of my usual preparations for it. I rummaged around in the pantry, and dragged out a big can of crushed tomatoes. These two things would go together. Well with a but of poking and prodding they would. My jalapenos were starting to look a little bit wilty... hence, they were going to the party as well. I wanted something Continue Reading

Homemade Vegan Burger Recipe (gluten-free)

A homemade vegan burger that is also gluten free. Why a vegan gluten-free burger recipe, from someone who doesn't follow either diet? I like a challenge, and it really bugged me, that while my daughter was on the gluten-free diet, I couldn't find veggie burgers for her. I was also surprised how many of the ready-made veggie burgers on the market are actually not vegan, and nearly none of the options are gluten-free. While am not vegan, and my daughter is no longer on a gluten-free diet, I Continue Reading

Homemade Bean Burger Tacos: Easy Vegetarian Recipe

These homemade Vegetarian Bean Burger Tacos were a long time coming. While I cook from scratch a lot, several of my past attempts at vegetarian burgers have been...well, let's just say not worth repeating. We are on a budget around here, so I hate paying close to $4 a box for lame frozen veggie burger patties, so I decided it was about time I gave it another shot. This time, I really focused in on flavor, and went with some of my favorite Southwest ingredients in the bean burger mix: Continue Reading

Poblano Quinoa Recipe

This light vegetarian Poblano-Lime Quinoa recipe makes a quick and versatile entrée or side dish. The easy recipe can be served either hot or cold and is both gluten-free and vegan too. Here the quinoa is being served cold as a salad. Last night I had this quinoa warm with some spicy grilled shrimp on top for dinner. The combination was outstanding. Personally, I find it much easier to stay on track with healthy eating, when I keep things balanced and flavorful. The tangy lime, fresh Continue Reading