Category Archives: Quick and Easy

Holiday Butternut Pecan Salad with Berry Vinaigrette

Posted on November 21, 2017 | 12 comments

In early September, I visited a small Italian cafe for lunch. They had a pumpkin ravioli and butternut squash salad on special that I tried and loved! The salad came topped with cold ravioli, and a mixed berry vinaigrette on the side. I loved all the fall flavors, and the colors reminded me of the holidays. This months recipe redux theme was to create “naturally-colored/naturally-dyed holiday fare.” When I recreated this holiday butternut pecan salad with berry vinaigrette, I knew it was perfect for the redux! Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Recipe Redux, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Blue cheese, Blueberry, Butternut Squash, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Raspberry, Spring Mix, Vegetarian

Fried Avocado Black Bean Tacos

Posted on November 14, 2017 | 8 comments

Avocado’s have been a little pricey here recently. I have a serious love for avocados, so when I saw them on sale last week, I couldn’t resist! I am usually good about not buying things I don’t have a plan for (because if I don’t have a plan, they don’t get used). Therefore, I set out to make a plan for the avo’s I had brought home. I had some leftover tortillas, so tacos were the obvious choice. When I googled avocado tacos, I couldn’t believe that I had never heard of this deliciousness! Fried avocado black bean tacos are my favorite new way to enjoy my beloved avocado! Continue reading →

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Posted in Mexican, Quick and Easy, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Avocado, Beans, Lime, Red cabbage, Sriracha, Tortillas, Vegetarian

12 Vegetarian Dinners in 30 Minutes or Less!

Posted on November 2, 2017 | 4 comments

Last week I told you all that there had been some changes at home making life a little crazy and busy. Her name is Pepper, and she is my 10-week old golden retriever pup! Today I am sharing a round-up of recipes that take 30 minutes or less because life at home with a puppy leaves little time to cook. I love too cook, and still want to make nutritious meals to enjoy, so these fast and easy dishes that take less than 30 minutes are a life saver! And guess what? No salads! I love salad, but there are many that don’t, therefore I specifically excluded salads from this list. Check out these 12 vegetarian dinners in 30 minutes or less. Which one is your favorite? Continue reading →

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Posted in Other, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Quick and Easy, Vegetarian

Chili & Cheddar Loaded Baked Potatoes

Posted on October 31, 2017 | 6 comments

These chili & cheddar loaded baked potatoes are a total comfort food classic for me. When ever I make chili, I always make a huge batch so there are plenty of leftovers for other meals. This is my favorite chili recipe, and the recipe I used for the photos. I also love white chili, has anyone ever tried white chili over a potato? I am crazy enough I might just have to try it, and report back! Continue reading →

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Posted in Dinner, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beans, Cheese, Peppers, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Vegetarian

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Quesadillas

Posted on October 27, 2017 | 6 comments

This week has been a very busy week for me (stories to come!), and has left me with little time to do my usual menu planning. When dinner time came around the other night, I was scrounging through the fridge trying to come up with a plan. I always start by looking at what vegetables I have, because I try to center my eating habits around getting plenty of veggies. When I realized the best combo I had was spinach and artichoke, all I needed was cheese and a delivery system to make a meal. I used my leftover spinach tortillas from my Zombie Burritos recipe to make these creamy spinach artichoke quesadillas! Continue reading →

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Posted in Appetizer, Mexican, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Artichokes, Cheese, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Spinach, Tortillas, Vegetarian

Halloween Zombie Burritos on Spinach Wraps

Posted on October 13, 2017 | 8 comments

If you have been following me on pinterest lately, you have probably seen that I have been all about Halloween recently! More specifically, Halloween foods! Most Halloween foods are sweet treats, mimicking candy corn and the like. This spook-tacular recipe is a dinner recipe, perfect for sharing with family and friends as the holiday approaches. Especially kids will love these Halloween zombie burritos! Continue reading →

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Posted in Dinner, Mexican, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beans, Cheese, Mushrooms, Quick and Easy, Rice, Salsa, Tomatoes, Tortillas, Vegetarian

Pesto Parmesan White Bean Spaghetti Squash Bowls

Posted on October 10, 2017 | 12 comments

When you need a super-fast and easy meal, spaghetti squash probably doesn’t come to mind. However, cooking spaghetti squash in the microwave takes only 5- 10 minutes, depending on the size of the squash. That gives you time to prep your filling and dinner can be on the table in no time at all! Next time you need a fast and simple meal, try my pesto Parmesan white bean spaghetti squash bowls! Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Cheese, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Spaghetti Squash, Vegetarian

Homemade Crispy Crust Five Cheese Pizza

Posted on October 6, 2017 | 4 comments

Every year for Halloween, my husband and I visit a haunted house, and go out for pizza! We always choose the closest pizza place (because we’re starving by the time we’re done!), which specializes in thin crust pizza. They load their pizza up with cheese, and it is a delicious treat! I made this pizza after their ultimate cheese pizza that we always enjoy on Halloween. My homemade crispy crust five cheese pizza is crunchy and super flavorful! Continue reading →

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Posted in Pizza, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Blue cheese, Cheese, Garlic, Marinara, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian

Jamaican Jerk Plantain Veggie Burgers with Guacamole

Posted on October 3, 2017 | 18 comments

Ever since my trip to Puerto Rico in 2014, I have been in love with plantains. While there, I had tostones with a garlic vinaigrette that were fantastic. Someday I will share my recreation of that recipe too. This is only the second recipe I have shared on the blog using plantains. The first was my plantain black bean rice bowls with cilantro pesto. This time a transformed the plantain into veggie burgers. These Jamaican jerk plantain veggie burgers are loaded with flavor. Continue reading →

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Posted in Burger, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Avocado, Cilantro, Garlic, Nuts, Plantains, Quick and Easy, Rice, Vegan, Vegetarian

Spicy Catfish PoBoys with Creamy Cajun Spread

Posted on September 29, 2017 | 8 comments

Do you ever try a dish at a restaurant and just know that you have to recreate it at home? Well, there is a local cafe that puts catfish poboys on their specials menu. It has everything going for it. Creamy, spicy, and salty with plenty of texture. Because it’s not on the regular menu, I had to make my own version to enjoy on a moments notice! This recipe is my take on spicy catfish poboys with creamy cajun spread. Continue reading →

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Posted in Cajun, Condiments and Spreads, Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy, Sandwich

Tagged Fish, Garlic, Lemon, Mayo, Romaine, Tomatoes

Category Archives: Quick and Easy

Holiday Butternut Pecan Salad with Berry Vinaigrette

Fried Avocado Black Bean Tacos

12 Vegetarian Dinners in 30 Minutes or Less!

Chili & Cheddar Loaded Baked Potatoes

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Quesadillas

Halloween Zombie Burritos on Spinach Wraps

Pesto Parmesan White Bean Spaghetti Squash Bowls

Homemade Crispy Crust Five Cheese Pizza

Jamaican Jerk Plantain Veggie Burgers with Guacamole

Spicy Catfish PoBoys with Creamy Cajun Spread

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