Let's face it: beef prices are exorbitantly high. I'm being priced out of beef at an alarming rate. And the more I read about it, the more the "Big 4" are to blame: 4 processing plants that control, basically, the whole beef supply. Because of that, I've stopped buying it. Until something is changed, I… Continue reading Rustic Chickpea Stew
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Tortellini Florentine Soup
I love using leftovers in a soup. I think most of my soup recipes have been created by using whatever I had left in my fridge and pantry. And you know what? Those are some of the best soup recipes I've ever made. This recipe can be used with leftover Thanksgiving turkey (if you still… Continue reading Tortellini Florentine Soup
Spinach & Bacon Pinwheels
Who doesn't love a few good appetizers ahead of the big meal on Thanksgiving? I love snacking before the feast. I usually don't eat breakfast on Thanksgiving Day so I can save up my energy for all the food later in the day. My family always set out a cheese plate and a few other… Continue reading Spinach & Bacon Pinwheels
Turkey Bacon Egg Cups
I've eaten the same breakfast for more than a year now. 2 eggs. 1 slice of cheese. 2 slices of whole wheat bread. Make a sandwich, then repeat. I'm a creature of habit, I suppose. I like to have a routine in the mornings. If I don't, I'll just lay on the couch and not… Continue reading Turkey Bacon Egg Cups
Curry Hummus Veggie Sandwiches
There's a gigantic tub of hummus at Costco that reels me in every time I go there. I think it's about 3 pounds of hummus inside the typical plastic container. I've found two different flavors over the last several months that I like, but the red pepper hummus is probably my favorite. I put that… Continue reading Curry Hummus Veggie Sandwiches
Portobello Wraps with White Bean Spread
I've been really breaking out of my shell when it comes to vegetarian/vegan meals. This recipe is not something I would have made a few years ago. I like to incorporate vegan/vegetarian meals into my diet, but this recipe is a little out there. First, you make your own bean spread (almost like a hummus… Continue reading Portobello Wraps with White Bean Spread
Francine’s Salad
There are plenty of meals and recipes that my family has been making for decades. I've got "super secret" family recipes for banana pudding, sweet potato casserole, chocolate pecan pie, and chicken fried steak. If you ever go to a family potluck or cookout and think to yourself, "oh, I hope so-and-so is coming, because… Continue reading Francine’s Salad
Colossal Chicken Salad
By now you probably know that I'm an avid cookbook collector. I've got cookbooks stashed in every nook and cranny of my house. There's two huge bins plus one gigantic bookshelf packed full of cookbooks. I keep buying new ones even though I have no idea what to do with them. I may have a… Continue reading Colossal Chicken Salad
Savory Breakfast Bowl
It's absolutely beautiful in the countryside right now.The birds are chirping, the daffodils are blooming (in record numbers!) and the grass is slowly starting to green up on the lawn.It's easy to get lost in the tranquility out here. I find myself looking out the window a lot more often when I'm trying to work… Continue reading Savory Breakfast Bowl
Hummus Ranch Veggie Wrap
The air is brisk. The salt trucks are driving up and down my street. The heater is working overdrive right now. I half-considered not unraveling myself out of my bedroom blankets this morning. Winter is here and it sucks. I haven't been outside in days. I haven't seen the sun in days. The temperature hasn't… Continue reading Hummus Ranch Veggie Wrap
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