Sometimes you just need a pasta night! This one gives you all the luscious sensations of a proper pasta indulgence, but you can feel good about it because it has extra protein from the lentil pasta and chicken, tons of veggies and a light sauce. Oh, and it’s gluten free too! Continue reading “Red Lentil Pasta Primavera with Chicken (gluten free)”
Not too heavy, not to light, the feel good burrito gives you the comfort food aspect we all crave with a balanced addition of greens and mushrooms.
I made this for dinner for myself tonight. I was famished. It was cold. I wanted a burrito. I wanted green veggies. So I pulled all the things I wanted into the universe’s gift to man, the tortilla, and presto – the Feel Good Burrito is born! Continue reading “The Feel Good Burrito”
Sunday morning I awoke with a case of the sniffles. I’d been fighting something for a few days, but Sunday it was no longer deniable. It was mild, but it demanded I chill a bit.
“I’ll make the vegan version of chicken soup!” I declared to myself. I removed my giant vat of homemade veggie stock from the freezer, chose my veggie and bean combo and was ready to go. Continue reading “Chicken Soup with tons of Vegetables (Vegan option)”
In the market for an easy weeknight meal? I’ve got you covered with this one! It’s warm, hearty and the savory aromatics and fresh herbs will please the palates of children through to seniors and was simply perfect my husband and I on a random Wednesday.
My dad and stepmom just purchased a pasta maker and have been playing with recipes. I was down visiting them last week and one of my take-home gifts was fresh fettuccini noodles. I decided to use them to play with my own pasta recipe. Continue reading “Fresh Fettuccini with Chicken & Summer Vegetables + Garlic Bread”
I began to craft this dish last Saturday at the Farmer’s Market by my house. I saw the lemongrass and got inspired. Turned my head and saw a bountiful array of cilantro, purple thai basil and bell peppers.
This turned out soo amazing. the quick stock made the difference. Continue reading “Yeah, I made that s$#% – Thai Chicken Stir Fry with Lemon Grass Saffron Rice”
One of my favorite culinary pleasures is making something new out of what’s lying there in front of me. Shopping and cooking becomes today’s art project. And, oh how delicious it is!
This past weekend, passing through the farmer’s market by my house, lying in front of me, were some of the prettiest bell peppers I’ve ever seen. Not just gorgeous, but uniquely colored, including purple and pale yellow. I couldn’t resist.
At home, I poked around the fridge and cupboards, and crafted tonights dinner: Artesian Farmers Market Bell Peppers, Stuffed With Quinoa, Chicken, Kale Stuffing. Continue reading “When Life Gives You Bell Peppers….”
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