Category Archives: Vegetarian

Caprese Salad

Simple ingredients & voila! Yumminess on a plate. Yes, I’ve seen recipes where it’s also drizzled with olive oil & topped with freshly ground S&P, but honestly, I like it just like this. The way the ingredients meld together is perfect. … Continue reading

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Ricotta Cheese & Spinach Calzones

Truth be told: there comes a time in this wife’s/ mama’s cooking adventures, that I couldn’t care less what anyone else wants for dinner. It’s my way or the highway, or rather, make whatever you want ‘cuz this is what … Continue reading

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Deconstructed Pesto Pasta

This year I planted my first little garden and I’m happy to say, it has flourished. The wee little basil plant is now nearly unruly and I’m convinced that every time I snip some off, it grows back threefold! If I didn’t know … Continue reading

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Lemon Berry Slush

Now that it’s warming up, this has become a frequent post-lunch afternoon drink. Sometimes, I’ll have it for breakfast, especially on the weekends. I’m not too much of a big breakfast type of gal (brunch is a different story) so … Continue reading

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Maple Walnut Granola

I’ve always loved granola. What I’ve learned I love even more is preparing it at home. It’s so much better for you. Now, if only I could convert the rest of the family to ditch the store bought cereal and … Continue reading

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Apple Cashew Salad

I’m not sure where I got this recipe. I’m thinking my mom, my sister-in-law, a friend…I don’t really know and it really doesn’t matter because it’s a good one. I used to make this a lot for myself years ago, and … Continue reading

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Parmesan Crusted Green Beans

This is another recipe someone had shared on Facebook that I snapped a picture of so I don’t know who to give credit to, but regardless…make these for dinner tonight and you won’t be disappointed. They’re like green bean fries and we … Continue reading

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Lemon-Garlic Green Beans

A zesty, refreshing way to prepare green beans. Ingredients: 1 lb green beans, fresh, with the ends trimmed the juice of 1/2 a lemon 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp. butter S&P to taste Preparation: In a large pot, boil … Continue reading

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Pasta alla Vodka

Contrary to my meat and potatoes husband, I don’t believe that meat is a requirement for all meals. He thinks I’m kuh-razy and will proceed to tell me he’s from Texas where ‘steak is what’s for dinner’. Yeah, yeah, I … Continue reading

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Mandarin Orange Salad

This is one of my favorite salads. It’s quick and easy to throw together, I generally have all the ingredients on hand, and it tastes so good. Ingredients: 1 cup sliced almonds 6 tbsp. sugar 1 can mandarin oranges, drained Romaine, … Continue reading

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