Japanese Fried Quinoa

Japanese Fried Quinoa

Hi there! Long time, no post. Just wanted to hop on here long enough to share a yummy recipe that my family loves.  It’s basically Japanese fried rice–minus the rice.  In our efforts to eat a little healthier these days, I’ve been using quinoa in anything I can and this recipe is no exception.  It’s [...]

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Dreamy Photos of Elliott

Dreamy Photos of Elliott

Since big brother is camera-shy again these days, Elliott has had to be such a trooper while I snap photo after photo of her. I made her this dress a month or two ago with the intention of doing kind of a dreamy-feeling little photo session with her.  It’s been hanging in her closet ever [...]

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Spinachiladas

Spinachiladas

I present to you my latest creation: Spinachiladas. We just had these for the second time and again everyone pretty much licked their plates clean.  I’ve been asked to put these into heavy rotation in our family’s menu, so you know they’ve got to be pretty yummy in the tummy, right?     Spinachiladas 12  corn [...]

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Crescent Veggie Stromboli

Crescent Veggie Stromboli

I wish I had a better name that conveyed the deliciousness that is stuffed into this thing, but I’m feeling uninspired in the name department this evening.  I’m mourning what seems to be the death of my beloved camera.  It errored out on me on the last shot of this post and all the quick [...]

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Spinach Cream Sauce

Spinach Cream Sauce

Tonight’s dinner turned out so delicious, I just need to share. I’ve been eating pretty light and healthy lately, so I felt the need to make something rich, comforting and starchalicious. You’re welcome for the new word. Side note:  I thought to grab my camera at the last minute and wasn’t prepared, so please forgive [...]

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Vegetarian (baked-not-fried) Stuffed Jalapenos

Vegetarian (baked-not-fried) Stuffed Jalapenos

After yesterday’s visit to the farmers’ market, I realized that I had purchased entirely too many jalapeno peppers.  I’ve always been a fan of broiling them stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon, but today I wanted a meat-free alternative.  I headed to the kitchen and through this together. Vegetarian (baked-not-fried) Stuffed Jalapenos 12 [...]

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