“Low Carb Mashed Potatoes”

That’s what we told the children they were. In reality, it was mashed cauliflower. What brought this on?

Well, I have control issues when it comes to buying food magazines. Oddly, I don’t like watching cooking shows. But give me a food magazine and you won’t find me for a while. [...]

Vegetarian Egg Rolls

My DS11 has a thing for Chinese food. Since I’m sensitive to MSG and salt, I’m not it’s biggest fan. But making home made, I get to control what goes into my food, so I gave egg rolls go.

1 Head cabbage, cored, quartered and sliced.
a ton of mushrooms, coarsely chopped.
2 cans water [...]

Cold Brew Coffee

One of my most asked about recipes is cold brew coffee. My family is known for their nuclear coffee. The kind that etches the mug and melts the spoon. The kind you say, “Oh I love coffee, but it totally shreds my stomach!” You’ve had coffee with us you say?

Unfortunately for me, once [...]

Grilled Veggie Sandwhiches

I would have written this up last night, but I was too full. I started this when my son challenged me last fall to a full month of Vegetarian dinners. Not one to pass on a dare from an 11 year old, I cracked to it. (though I’ll qualify he specifically [...]

Brainy Breakfast

It’s that time again. It comes round every spring, you’d think I’d be on it.

Yep. School testing. Specifically for my 3rd grader, GATE testing.

I’m ashamed to say, breakfast is not my best meal. Despite my knowledge that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, that it sets the tone and foundation for [...]

CrockPot Chicken Cicciatore

I love Chicken Cicciatore. I can remember my mom making it when I was growing up and it was one of the few dishes I liked made with Tomato Sauce. This is my “I have no time and I love this dish” version of the comfort food. And easy because I can make it and [...]

Pasta and vegetables

Last night was vegetarian night and wound up being a “wing-it” night as well. Of course as soon as I said “and vegetables” Immediately got the chorus of “i don’t like…. please not….” Isn’t having kids a grand adventure? (and I’ve only got 2!)

So to appease everyone and let them get creative:

1 [...]

Vegan Spinach Dip

We had a St. Patrick’s Day party today. One thing I seriously love is Spinach Dip. I adore it. In the bread bowl with sour dough chunks to scoop it all up with? Food Nirvana.

Unfortuanely, it hates me back. Sour Cream and I do not get along.

So I contemplated it, and with having [...]

Dairy Free “ranch” style dressing

I admit it. I’m a slave to ranch dressing. It goes good on bloody near anything. Pizza? Dip it in ranch. OMG. Fries, salad, vegetables, crackers. Best snacking dip/salad dressing on the planet.

But. There’s always a but. I can’t have dairy. Even trying to make Ranch with soy milk and the packet of flavoring was [...]

Southwest Chicken Salad

1 large head lettuce
1 rotisserie chicken worth of chicken
3/4 of a bag of southwest frozen veggies (corn, black beans, pablano chilies, red pepper, onion)
1 avocado
1 small can of sliced black olives
1 cup of diced tomato
a crush of tortilla chips
Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1/2 cup ranch dressing mixed with chili powder and cumin to your preference. ( I [...]