Journey to Better
This is one of my favorite dishes to cook. It's fairly simple and looks impressive when serving to company. It does not require any fancy smancy hard to find ingredients. You can just about use what you have in your everyday kitchen. Trust me this is one recipe that will not disappoint. Print Vegetable Empanadas… Continue reading Vegetable Empanadas
Just about everyone I know is trying to for one reason or another to limit the amount of carbs from their diet. However, no one is willing to give up their pasta fix. Many have touted Spaghetti Squash as the next best thing. I won't go that far, nothing can compare to good old flour,… Continue reading Spaghetti Squash with Pasta Sauce
This recipe is too easy not to share. There are only two ingredients. One 15oz can of black bean and one 16oz jar of salsa. That's it...nothing else...OK maybe 1/3 cup of water. The instructions are even easier. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker until tender. About 2 -3 hours depending on the temperature… Continue reading Slowcooked Southwest Black Beans
Chili by far is one of the all time cold weather comfort foods. Make yourself a bowl and enjoy the football game with friends. Don't forget to add your favorite toppings. Cheese, Sour Cream, Crackers, jalapenos or Red Peppers, diced Onion, or Corn chips, the list is endless. Leave a comment and let me know… Continue reading Vegetarian Chili
I never knew how wonderful fire roasted tomatoes could taste, until I tried this Zucchini, Black Bean and Rice Skillet. This recipe takes about 30 minutes to prep and about 30 minutes to cook, and thus does not make a great for a time saver recipe. This skillet dish is a rather hearty meal and… Continue reading Zucchini, Black Bean and Rice Skillet
Lately I have been following Hungry Girl. She seems to have a short cut for just about everything. These mini cakes were super simple to make and only require two ingredients; box cake mix and one 12 oz can of pop (aka: soda pop, soda, cold drink or coke) They did not turn out like… Continue reading Sticky Cakes
I think I may have found the best time saver ever, ok, maybe not ever but I'm sure I can find many uses for this. I have been known to buy fresh stir fry veggies in a bag (located next to the salad in the produce section). The veggies are usually too large for my… Continue reading Time Saver – Rainbow Slaw (Broccoli, Cabbage and Carrots)
I don't know about your house hold, but at some point during the week I end up with a little bit of this and a little bit of that. This is an easy recipe that can be changed to fit what you have on hand. This is just what I had on hand this… Continue reading Left Over Stir Fry
I called myself grabbing a cheap treat. I only notice the price, I never saw these were sugar free. Once the it caught my attention, I was curious as to what sweetener was used for this candy. Imagine my surprise when reading the ingredients, I came across the words "Excess Consumption may have a laxative… Continue reading Candy or Medicine