Cooking #6: Meatless Monday Duo

I have two delicious meatless recipes for you today. The first is a full meal and the second is great for a snack. A few weeks ago a fellow mom friend of mine mentioned this recipe and that it was one of her favorites and I have been looking forward to making it ever since. It’s quick, easy, delicious, and will be a great thing to bring to rehearsals with me since it isn’t a hot meal! Continue reading

Cooking #5: Quinoa Bites

I’ve had this recipe pinned for I can’t even tell you how long and I’ve had a box of quinoa just sitting in my pantry and since we are trying to be a little better about using what we have and cutting our grocery bill to mostly fresh vegetables and fruit, this recipe seemed perfect. Continue reading

Cooking #2:Crock Pot Chana Masala

OK, while I actually tried several new recipes this week, my husband had a hand in cooking most of them…. (or did it all when it came to a recipe that required frying… I’ve been burned by crackling oil a few too many times. perhaps I will get over it by the end of the year and that will be an entry about courage some time in the future. Continue reading

On Cooking, plus Cooking #1: Curried Lentils

We are trying to start the new year on a healthier note and we are also trying to keep our budget in check after all the holiday spending. I got this recipe off of one of my favorite online resources: Budget Bytes and it was the perfect way to satisfy the trifecta of healthy, budget friendly, and delicious. (Link to specific recipe in a few paragraphs!) Continue reading