Category Archives: Quick and Easy

Carrot Kale and White Bean Ragu

Posted on July 1, 2016 | 4 comments

It is amazing to me how simple cooking can be when you use quality ingredients. Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to taste amazing. This carrot kale and white bean ragu makes a delicious sauce for pasta, and many other uses. The quality ingredients make this sauce a winner that is incredibly simple to put together. Continue reading →

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

Tagged Beans, Carrots, Garlic, Kale, Noodles, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

Black bean tacos with garlic red cabbage slaw

Posted on June 22, 2016 | 6 comments

For a while, my family and I were hooked on my fish tacos recipe. We would eat them every week. I always had red cabbage in the fridge to top them with zesty slaw. We are not tired of the fish tacos yet, but it is good to switch things up sometimes. These black bean tacos with garlic red cabbage slaw are a regular in our rotation now. They are perfect for summer because they don’t take much time to make, which leaves more time for fun! Continue reading →

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

Tagged Beans, Cheese, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Red cabbage, Tortillas, Vegetarian, Whole grain

Enchilada Zucchini Boats

Posted on June 14, 2016 | Leave a comment

Even though it seems early in the season, the farmers market has had zucchinis for weeks now! I finally picked up a few to whip up this delicious enchilada zucchini boats recipe. This dish is a great way to get lots of veggies, and is still a balanced meal full of rice, beans, and flavor! Continue reading →

Guacamole Black Bean Burritos

Posted on May 20, 2016 | Leave a comment

Every spring there seems to be a desire for quick and easy meals. When the weather warms, spending your free hours in the kitchen is not the goal. Perhaps working near the stove or oven is no longer appealing because of the warming temperatures. Maybe you just want to get outside and enjoy the fresh air! Guacamole black bean burritos are quick, easily adapted, and addicting! Continue reading →

Asparagus Artichoke Millet Bowl

Posted on May 9, 2016 | 2 comments

This is post #2 for my Asparagus Mini Series! Bowl meals are all the craze right now. And rightfully so. They are very easy for both prep and clean up! Mix it together in a big bowl, and serve in little bowls. Easy-peasy! I love them because they include whole grains, with lots of veggies. Asparagus is the star in my asparagus artichoke millet bowl. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Quick and Easy, Salad

Tagged Artichokes, Asparagus, Feta, Garlic, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain

Asparagus Tomato Tart

Posted on May 6, 2016 | 2 comments

Asparagus season is the best time of year! I grew up picking asparagus at a local
farm, and now I relish the opportunity to have fresh picked asparagus. The season to get fresh picked asparagus is short. In honor of this delicious spring-time vegetable, I am going to start a mini-series of asparagus recipes for you all to enjoy! The first of the series will be an asparagus tomato tart.
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Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Asparagus, Balsamic, Feta, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Whole grain

Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing

Posted on April 26, 2016 | 2 comments

Some girls are over the moon chocolate fans. Or they swoon over a slice of decadent cake, or a soft and chewy cookie. I’m not that well acquainted with my sweet tooth. It’s there, but when I crave something indulgent, it is usually savory. This blue cheese dressing comes to the rescue for me. Sharp, salty and creamy, and all the more, ready and waiting to dress a salad or dunk a veggie stick! Yum! Continue reading →

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Posted in Quick and Easy, Salad

Tagged Blue cheese, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream

Broccoli Cheddar Hand Pockets

Posted on April 20, 2016 | 2 comments

Do you ever find yourself short on a few meal ideas at the end of the week? Sometimes the meals I plan don’t go as far as I think they will and I’m left scrambling to pull a meal out of my pantry ingredients so that I won’t have to make an extra stop at the grocery store (read: have more impulse buys on food that I don’t need!). Broccoli cheddar hand pockets were designed on just such an occasion. Continue reading →

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Posted in Dinner, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Broccoli, Cheese, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain

Category Archives: Quick and Easy

Carrot Kale and White Bean Ragu

Black bean tacos with garlic red cabbage slaw

Enchilada Zucchini Boats

Guacamole Black Bean Burritos

Asparagus Artichoke Millet Bowl

Asparagus Tomato Tart

Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing

Broccoli Cheddar Hand Pockets

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