Sometimes simple is best. I wasn’t feeling great yesterday and the take out we were planning on eating had a 2 hour wait, so in a pinch I threw what I had together. I wanted something comforting and semi-plain, but the simplicity was delicious. This is by no means gourmet, but it is a good…
Tag: easy
Mexican Black Beans and Rice
I wanted to come up with something new to add to my easy weeknight Mexican repertoire besides burrito bowls or taco salad then I saw a recipe for a Mexican rice dish, so I decided to make something based on that with what I had. We usually have all of these ingredients on hand so…
Ratatouille with Roasted Potatoes
Well due to my puppy eating underwear…AGAIN…it was a very late dinner tonight. After trying to get end of the year tests finished, having 2nd graders crafting parent gifts, throwing the leftover ice at each other at recess, then another trip to the vet, I started slicing to make this dinner even though all I…
Beyond Meat Burgers
When you’re vegan and you crave the burger that you used to know, this is the one for you. Beyond Meat makes these plant based burgers that have 20 grams of protein and taste just like the real thing. They’re in the refrigerated part of your grocery store, ours are in the healthy section (I…
Vegan Blueberry Muffins
Easy Vegan Blueberry Muffins
Easy Bean and Quinoa Chili
What goes better than chili and football? Not much. Well since it’s the day of the SEC Championship (War Eagle!) and my dad’s meaty chili is no longer an option I wanted to come up with something spicy and hearty to eat during the game. I hadn’t gone to the grocery store, but luckily you…
Crispy Baked Eggplant Dippers
This is a scaled down, cheese free version of eggplant parm and it keeps the eggplant nice and crunchy! It’s a light meal with a salad and a side of marinara. 2 eggplants, peeled, sliced about ⅓ inch thick ½ c almond milk 2 cups breadcrumbs, love the Trader Joe’s bag 1 tbsp italian…
The Charming Chickpea 