things I like for DINNER

sweet potato – cauliflower gratin w/crispy sage leaves

by tk on November 23, 2011

This is what we are serving for Thanksgiving this year instead of the traditional yams with marshmallows on top. We tested this recipe last week and we all enjoyed it. I guess we were hungry again, so we forgot to take a picture of the final product, but snap one during our Thanksgiving feast. In [...]

white bean & vegetable mash

by tk on November 23, 2011

If you’re looking for a healthier option for your standard mashed potatoes, this is what we are serving for Thanksgiving this year. This recipe adds some protein, fiber and some additional nutrients compared to the traditional mashed potatoes. We tested this recipe last week and we all enjoyed it (so much so that we forgot to [...]

zucchini patty sandwiches

by tk on September 27, 2011

We found this one in whole living magazine and it is for sure off the hook! In the last 3 weeks, I have made this one like, 3 times. Big hit in at our house. Plus it is hearty and easy to make! You have to try this one! the stuff: 1 15oz can [...]

guacamole goji berry salad

by tk on September 20, 2011

Made this guacamole goji berry salad tonight. I was a little concerned making it, but it turned out really good! It got 4 thumbs up. The only bummer, was that we all wanted just a little more (it’s about right for 4 but no more). It was quick and easy to make and is perfect [...]

ratatouille-ish (tomato, potato & squash)

by tk on September 6, 2011

Just made this dish and it smelled and tasted great! The whole family loved it! Looks like we will be seeing this one again in the future. My favorite thing about this dish, was how easy it was to make. Plus, it is a super lean meal. Karen pulled this from a magazine and I [...]

heather’s quinoa recipe

by tk on July 1, 2011

We made this last night right before one of our hardest workouts of the week and it was awesome!!! It was easy to make, it tasted great, it did not weigh us down and we had plenty of energy for our workout. The best part is we just felt really good after eating this meal! [...]

vegetable tacos with chipotle “sour cream” and smoky black beans

by tk on May 23, 2011

Wow that is a mouthful! As you know I love mexican food! Many of you have already tried the zucchini tacos and taco salad and I have loved them. Here is another taco recipe, we found this one in Oprah magazine. Of course we modified it our liking. We had this last week and everyone [...]

Black Bean Jalapeño Burgers

by tk on May 2, 2011

One of my families favorite burgers! We are making this today :) The base recipe came from the Veganomicon and we modified it a bit to our liking. You can make these in advance and freeze them for later use (separate with wax paper so you can get them apart). Enjoy! stuff you will need: [...]

whole wheat penne (with marzano tomatoes)

by tk on April 19, 2011

This was off of last weeks menu and it was yummy! Kid approved :) We go this one from The Conscious Cook on page 184. stuff you will need: 3 tbls olive oil 2 onions – quartered and sliced 2 fennel bulbs – halved and sliced 1 – 28 oz can peeled Italian San Marzano tomatoes – [...]

italian style tofu bake

by tk on April 7, 2011

My younger daughter got this recipe from her grandma and wanted us to make it. We did and it was great! stuff you’ll need: 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves – pressed 5 cups spinach – 5 handfuls 15oz firm tofu – sliced length wise (into 8 pieces) 1 tbls dried basil 8.5 [...]

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