Category Archives: Vegetarian

Pico de Gallo

I love pico de gallo and am happy to eat it any time of the year. It’s so refreshing and depending on the heat of the jalapenos, spicy! Of course, I eat it with chips and then there are times … Continue reading

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Steak Fries

Making your own home fries is so easy and pairs perfectly with a night of grilling burgers. Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes olive oil garlic powder onion powder seasoning salt red pepper flakes Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper Preparation: … Continue reading

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Roasted Cauliflower

Oh my, goodness! Roasted cauliflower is where it’s at! This stuff is so, so incredibly good. I don’t know what it is about roasting this vegetable that makes it taste so dang good, but I could eat this every.single.day. I’m not … Continue reading

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Wilted Cucumber Salad

I know, I know. Wilted? I debated about putting that in there, but that’s what my  mom’s recipe card reads. The trusty recipe card that’s so old it’s yellowed with time and the edges are tattered. You know those are … Continue reading

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Roasted Broccoli with Garlic

Frozen broccoli. Ugh. Snooze. Boring. Since there’s usually a bag or two in the freezer, it makes for a quick side veggie – in a pinch, but let’s be honest, it’s sad, weak, limp and mushy and you’re only eating it because … Continue reading

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Homemade Pizza Sauce

I suppose there’s nothing wrong with store bought pizza sauce, although the color of homemade is so much more vibrant, but really why buy it when you can make it at home much cheaper and a whole lot fresher? Plus, even though … Continue reading

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Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal

It’s always a gamble trying out new recipes for the family and I thought for sure the girls, especially Bri, would like this one. And, no. I got the, “It’s all right, mom.” Translation: I tried a bite and now watch me … Continue reading

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Zucchini Breakfast Cookies

Hearty and wholesome, these cookies can totally pass for breakfast. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup almond flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil, melted and cooled 1 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup brown … Continue reading

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Black Bean & Corn Salsa

What’s not to love about this salsa? Color? Check. Loaded with veggies? Check Taste? Checkity, check, check! This recipe is easily modified, depending upon taste and preference. 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed 1 can whole kernel corn, drained … Continue reading

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Chocolate Coconut Granola

This homemade granola reminds me of the kid cereal that turns the milk into chocolate milk except this one is free of preservatives and artificial flavors/ colors. Bonus! 2 cups old fashioned oats 1/3 cup shredded coconut 1/3 cup slivered or … Continue reading

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