Nothing is more popular in my house than "make your own" nights. Make your own stirfry, salad bar, burritos and pizzas are staples on my menu because there is a much greater chance that the kids will actually eat something they've prepared themselves. I provide the basic supplies, lay them out on the kitchen counter … Continue reading Make Your Own Sub Night
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Spaghetti Squash Noodles and Why I Keep Trying
I follow a number of awesome food bloggers and they constantly inspire me to try out new foods and dishes. Recently, I noticed that spaghetti squash was popping up a lot on different sites as a gluten-free and high-fiber replacement for noodles so I decided to give it a whirl. As I was preparing to cook my lovely … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Noodles and Why I Keep Trying
Spicy Chia Chili
Ch-ch-ch-Chia! Honestly, I think that jingle has got to go down in history as one of the most successful marketing campaigns of all times. I can't even open a bag of chia seeds without humming the tune in my head. Little did I know back in the 80's while I was coveting my own sprouting … Continue reading Spicy Chia Chili
A Challenge – Thanksgiving Without The Turkey
"What is added by having a turkey on the Thanksgiving table? And what would happen if there were no turkey? Would the tradition be broken, or injured, if instead of a bird we simply had the sweet potato casserole, homemade rolls, green beans with almonds, cranberry concoctions, yams, buttery mashed potatoes, pumpkin and pecan pies? … Continue reading A Challenge – Thanksgiving Without The Turkey
Dinner Table Mix Up
I'll admit I have been sorely uninspired when it comes to cooking lately (sorry about the lack of recent recipes) but I promise I'll get my kitchen mojo back on once the fall weather hits, the kids are off to school and I get reacquainted with my kitchen. In the meantime, I have been thoroughly … Continue reading Dinner Table Mix Up
