Monthly Archives: January 2012
Simple Herb and Gruyere Quiche
Earlier this week I had to make a dessert for my oldest to share with some classmates. Seems it was “Pi and Phi Day,” so the teacher asked for desserts that were round or rectangular. I decided on a chocolate … Continue reading
Filed under Baking, Breakfast, Egg Recipes, Vegetables
Lentil Soup with Rosemary
I am craving some really healthy meals lately and soup seems like the ideal{and perfectly easy} way to add in those lighter-calorie meals into our weekly repertoire. Now, I’m not exactly sure how this is going to go over … Continue reading
Filed under Dinner, Soups and Stews, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetables
Chickpea Salad with Grilled Pita
Already you might be thinking to yourself, “what’s with the tomatoes…it’s January.” I know I know. However, I’ve been longing for some fresh tomatoes and with summer nowhere in site, I decided to break with seasonal wisdom and prepare this … Continue reading
Filed under Salads, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetables, Vinaigrette Recipe
Belgian Waffles with Tart Cherry-Maple Butter
Sunday breakfasts deserve a bit of extra attention, don’t you think? The rest of the week we spend running around, getting the kids off to school, shuttling those same kids to multiple sports practices, friends coming over to play … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast, Family, Fruit recipes
Smoked Sausage and Lentil Soup
As the weather has continued to get colder here (as chilly as NC can get… please don’t yell at me if you live Michigan or upstate NY. I know it’s way colder there!), I’ve been on the hunt for some … Continue reading
Filed under Soups and Stews, Turkey, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetables
Grapefruit and Avocado with Frisée Melange
I hope you’re not scratching your head and wondering why I’m sharing a recipe with frisée, but I’m taking a break {it will be a short} from sweets and other homemade confections for at least a couple of weeks. Somehow … Continue reading
Filed under Fruit recipes, Salads, Vegetables, Vinaigrette Recipe
Spaghetti and Meatballs
When I was growing up spaghetti and meatballs with was my favorite dinner. Actually, pretty much anything having to do with pasta was a favorite. My job at dinnertime was to make the green salad and place the finished salad … Continue reading
Filed under Beef, Calling all kids!, Dinner, Pasta Recipe, Pork, Pork Recipes
Banana Pancakes
I woke up Sunday morning fully intending to make pancakes. My oldest came downstairs right after me and watched as I made my morning coffee with barely one eye open. After the first couple of sips, I grandly announced to … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast, Fruit recipes
Pork Loin Chops with Tomato Relish
{200 post} So here I am trying to get a post out late on a Saturday afternoon and in looking at my stats, I realized it’s a bit of anniversary…200 posts! So, pop the champagne, toss the confetti and a … Continue reading
Filed under Dinner, Pork, Pork Recipes, Sauce Recipes, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetables
Garden Scramble with Feta Cheese
We enjoy breakfast for dinner at least once a month. It’s my oldest’s {second} favorite dinner. I wouldn’t normally toss in all of the veggies for the boys, but it’s so much better with them than without and I love … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast, Vegetables
