I love love love black beans. Next to spinach, they might be my most regular go-to ingredient for daily yum. Black beans taste fab in chili and burritos, refried in quesadillas (sans cheese - all you need is refried black beans, salsa, & tortillas), on salads and topped on baked sweet potatoes. And in soups. Last week … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Spicy Black Bean Soup
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Meatless Monday – Cauliflower Soup
A year ago I wrote this post about lining up my expectations with my Quirky Christmas reality. Always a struggle, during this month between Thanksgiving and Christmas the house has been clean for about three-quarters of one day; the cards still haven't been mailed; worse yet, the packages will cost us a mint to ship … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Cauliflower Soup
Meatless Monday – Lettuce Wraps
I remember my first bite of tofu, round-about late 1970's. The gelatinous cube looked like a small brick of ice cream suspended in water; it sat for days on the top shelf of the fridge, confusing me each time I came looking for a snack. Finally my dad, world traveler and epicurean, decided it was … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Lettuce Wraps
Meatless Monday – Healthy-Yummy Ramen
My kids love ramen noodle soup but I don't want to serve them super-processed unhealthy foods. My version cooks in one pot in less than ten minutes and hits the spot! Seriously, the kids thank me when I make this one. It's delicious comfort food and an easy clean-out-the-crisper drawer recipe. Healthy-Yummy Ramen Soup Serves 4 8 c … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Healthy-Yummy Ramen
Meatless Monday – Soup’s On (Again)
Clearly, I have a thing for soup! In my defense, the bathroom scale indicates that this past weekend's indulgences did me no favors (what, calories consumed at a fundraiser still count?) and Tween has night-after-night pizza parties as he says goodbye to a fantastic basketball season and his beloved Cub Scout den. I recently purchased a … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Soup’s On (Again)
Meatless Monday – Leek & Potato Soup
My sweet friend is pregnant with Baby #2. Her Baby #1 is now a high school freshman, so we are over-the-moon excited! A week or so ago, she posted on Facebook that 1st trimester cravings (Thai food) had been easy to satisfy locally, but 3rd trimester cravings (leek & potato soup) was slim pickings in … Continue reading Meatless Monday – Leek & Potato Soup
Meatless Monday
My sweet Guy bought me an Advent gift, this beautiful book I look forward to savoring: And today, December 1st, these words leap off the page and into my heart: "Jesus...whispers to you in a noisy world: 'Right where you are, look for the small glimpses of My love unfurling around you....' "Miracles happen whenever … Continue reading Meatless Monday
Meatless Monday
My favorite meals contain vegetables simply prepared: tossed salads with homemade vinaigrette, veggie chili, roasted or BBQ'd veggies, and soups. Almost nothing satisfies stomach and soul on a chilly evening like a steaming bowl of veggie soup. I found this recipe for White Bean & Pasta Soup a couple of years ago, right around this time of … Continue reading Meatless Monday