While I list this as a "side-dish", we had it for our main, served with beets. Please forgive me for such an awful photo. Some times short days and hungry children lead to little time to snap a shot - and inside no less. It has been an exhausting week, easy dinners are appreciated! Between… Continue reading Chickpea Pilaf
Category: Lunch
Book Review: Livin’ Lean with Trader Joe’s
It is hard to explain to others, when they don't live near a Trader Joe's store, just why the stores are so addictive. They are like crack to a foodie. So much. Food. The candy and cookie aisles require blinders on to avoid temptation. Considering that I can eat 99% of what is sold there,… Continue reading Book Review: Livin’ Lean with Trader Joe’s
Destroying Winter Chills One Bowl At A Time & A Giveaway
Awhile back we had received a package with some of the Soup Starters line. The Tortilla one is fabulous, but of late all I had been craving was a hot bowl of Pho, where you sweat while slurping it. Just minus the greasy broth (often full of MSG) and scary meat at Pho joints (can… Continue reading Destroying Winter Chills One Bowl At A Time & A Giveaway
The Fresh 20: Vegetarian Nicoise Salad
I received a copy of The Fresh 20: 20-Ingredient Meal Plans for Health and Happiness 5 Nights a Week last month, and finally had a chance to get into it. I have been using their vegetarian meal plans on and off for the past 3 months. It has been great for getting me inspired when… Continue reading The Fresh 20: Vegetarian Nicoise Salad