Easy Family Recipes
Black Bean Quinoa Soup is a hearty vegetarian soup you are sure to enjoy. It is an inexpensive dish as well. Black bean soup is already high in protein, but with the addition of quinoa the vegan soup becomes a more complete source of this vital nutrient. I have been experimenting with different whole grains a lot lately, especially quinoa recipes. This Black Bean and Quinoa Soup recipe is one of the more successful of results. The texture of the black bean soup with quinoa Continue Reading
Wondering what to do with all those leftover Easter eggs and ham? Make an Easter Sandwich! Easter Sandwich: Move over Thanksgiving, now Easter has It's own Sandwich When most people think of post-holiday sandwiches, turkey, stuffing & cranberry sauce come to mind. While this now iconic sandwich is certainly delightful, I beg to say, Easter leftovers can make for a worthy rival ... introducing the Easter sandwich. After Easter dinner, many families are left with an overwhelming bounty Continue Reading
This Buffalo Chicken on a stick recipe is breaded with Hellman's mayonnaise, just as I did with my Popcorn Shrimp. Both are fun recipes the family will love. Baked Buffalo Chicken on a Stick is an easy recipe that is very budget conscious. I have been purchasing organic chicken for the most part lately, and this still cost less, than ordering take-out chicken fingers and fries for my daughter and I. Choosing Hellmann's Light or their reduced fat Olive Oil mayonnaise, and teaming it with Continue Reading
This Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic vinegar recipe is one we enjoy year-round, though, of course we eat a lot more of it in the spring when fresh asparagus is in peak season. Grilled Balsamic Asparagus: A Family Favorite To say Grilled Asparagus is popular at my house, would be a gross understatement. I love the stuff. When my husband was with us, it was one of the few vegetables he was interested in eating (and even requested). My young daughter noshes down on grilled asparagus balsamic Continue Reading
Sweet Lemon Chive Compound Butter is a simple way to step your Easter meal up to the next level. It only takes a few minutes to make the compound butter, and the chives teamed with lemon and honey just seem "springy"... bright, sweet and featuring one of the first spring herbs to pop through the earth. How to Make Sweet Lemon Chive Compound Butter Sweet Lemon Chive Butter A simple compound butter with honey, fresh chives and lemon zest. 1/4 Continue Reading
This Red Pepper, Onion and Spinach Couscous is made with whole wheat pearl couscous. It is a hardy vegetarian couscous and great for a side dish or meatless main course. French vs Israeli Couscous Not all couscous is created equal. I usually cook the French style, which is the very tiny grains. Pearl (also known as Israeli) couscous, is larger, about the size of a BB when cooked. Also keep in mind that most couscous is not whole grain, if it is, it will be clearly marked as whole Continue Reading
