Meatless Monday – Lentil Soup

The fickle spring weather turned chilly again just as half our family returned from a house building week in Mexico, overtired and weezy from dust. I decided a hearty pot of lentil soup might do the trick: warm and comforting, restorative in the best ways. Ten years ago I couldn't tell you if I had ever eaten … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Lentil Soup

Meatless Monday – Roasted Veggie Marinara

Some days food is about sustenance. It has to be easy, quick, just satisfying enough. I was sick last week and no way was I going to spend extra time on my feet and in the kitchen when I really needed to stay in bed. That's when I'm grateful for a husband and kids who know their … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Roasted Veggie Marinara

Meatless Monday – Trader Joe’s California-Asian Meal

By the time we arrived home from the Christmas concert matinee, it was dinner time. We needed a quick, easy, family-friendly veggie meal. As I began pulling things from fridge and freezer, I laughed... Every item--fresh, frozen, and condiment--came from Trader Joe's! I don't have hard-and-fast recipes for the items on this menu, mostly because I change … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Trader Joe’s California-Asian Meal