Journey to Better
Dishes that can easily be converted to vegan by omission of an ingredient or vegan replacements.
Here in the Deep South, Summer has yet to relinquish it's hold. We are still a few weeks away from consistent cooler temps. Now don't get me wrong, I love having an extended Summer. When it is warm I try not to cook in my oven. This adds a bit of question as to how… Continue reading Crockpot Roasted Potatoes
I love tomatoes, but they don't love me. At least not in the quantities in which I enjoy them. After many helpings of tomato based products, my stomach has a way of letting me know it's had enough. One would think soup would be safe to eat, free from tomatoes. However, tomato based stock is… Continue reading Fully Loaded Vegetable Soup
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I pray you had a wonderful day with friends and family. Here is a quick glimce at what Thanksgiving looks like at Me in the Kitchen. After sleeping in, and a quick workout I had one of my favorite smoothies Peanut Butter Banana (recipe listed below) Don't mind the green… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving 2014 and Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe
After waiting what felt like forever, I was finally able to reserve this cookbook from my library. I was so very eager to try many of the recipes. Have I ever mentioned how much I hate working with recipes with 20k ingredients? Many of which, I do not understand. Unfortunately, this book fit that profile.… Continue reading Skinny Bitch Cookbook Review
I love, love, love summer fruit. I can eat it all day, everyday. Most summer days you can find my fridge stocked full of fresh fruits. This is one of most favorite ways to enjoy the bountiful harvest of summer. There are no measurement, you will need to go with your gut and eye… Continue reading Summer Fruit Salad
Fall means only one thing around my house, Football. While I may love the changing of the leaves, the mosquitoes going away or my sexy fall boots. My Mister doesn't care for any of that. All he wants to do is sit in front of the TV with his remote and snacks. Pee-wee, High… Continue reading Sweet Potato Hummus
Since I have come to learn about this little seed. I loved buying Quinoa Salads at my local farmers market. You should have known it would only be a matter of time, before I got tired of paying for it and would make my own version. This makes for a perfect hot summer dish as… Continue reading Quinoa Salad
This is my go to meal when I want to feed several people or if I need leftovers for lunch. Pair it with eggs in the morning and have a great way to start your day. Although this is listed as a breakfast item, I have been known to whip this up for lunch as… Continue reading Breakfast Hash
I have been going back and forth with the title for this post for a while now. Fruit Roll Ups, Strawberry Jerky, Fruit Leather, Dry Fruit Strips or Dehydrated Strawberry Thins. As you see in the end, I went with Strawberry Leathers. It was the closest way to describe the waterless pile that lay before… Continue reading Strawberry Leathers