Do you remember my Vegetable Risotto recipe? The one that I told you was delicious and healthy, with the exception that white rice has limited nutritional value? And then I said that I was going to make it with barley instead? Well, as you've probably figured out by now, I did it! I finally got … Continue reading Vegetable Barley Risotto
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Double Broccoli Quinoa
In the world of grains, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a winner. It is easy to cook (similar to rice but faster), has the nutritional benefits of being a whole grain, and is even a complete protein (most grains are missing a couple of the essential amino acids, which means that while they are good protein … Continue reading Double Broccoli Quinoa
Mac & Cheese (with Squash!)
It should be clear by now that Kraft Mac & Cheese, as yummy as it might be, is not something I'd consider cooking for my family (sodium tripoly-phosphate? yellow 5 AND 6?). I have made the Annie's Organic Whole Wheat Shells & White Cheddar, and while I feel ok about the ingredient list, it just … Continue reading Mac & Cheese (with Squash!)
Carrot Cupcakes with Yogurt Glaze
Today we had plans to go visit some friends who just bought a beautiful house out in the 'burbs, and I volunteered to bring dessert. Obviously I decided this was the perfect opportunity to try baking something new, and I immediately started scouring some classic sources - Smitten Kitchen (this recipe in particular) and my … Continue reading Carrot Cupcakes with Yogurt Glaze
Spinach Walnut Pesto
As I've already told you, we are big fans of pasta in our house. And while it doesn't take much to make it exciting in my view (straight from the fridge with nothing on it is just fine!), I do like to vary the ways I eat it. So far I've shared with you my … Continue reading Spinach Walnut Pesto
Cheddar-Broccoli Sticks
My little munchkin is not a particularly adventurous eater. She eats well when you put something she likes in front of her, but is very skeptical of new foods and, predictably, has been slow to warm up to vegetables. So far the only veggie she eats enthusiastically is sweet potato, and even that took some … Continue reading Cheddar-Broccoli Sticks
Vegetable Risotto
Some of you may be under the impression that risotto is unhealthy and way too hard to make at home. Well, I'm here to dispel both of those myths. Ellie Krieger came up with this recipe for vegetable risotto that is both healthy AND easy to make at home. I won't lie, risotto is a … Continue reading Vegetable Risotto
Lentil Soup
Something that makes me very happy is having a freezer stocked with home cooked, ready to go meals. I actually have a dream about having a walk-in freezer one day that's full of things I've made! Well, maybe not a walk-in, but a freezer bigger than the apartment-sized one I have now :). Some foods … Continue reading Lentil Soup
Carrot-Zucchini Pancakes
My little munchkin is a picky eater. I know some people insist that children are capable of eating all sorts of foods if you just expose them to variety and don't cater to picky tendencies, but I am fairly confident that these people either do not have children or have children who are good eaters. … Continue reading Carrot-Zucchini Pancakes
Broccoli Slaw with Almonds and Cranberries
After using buttermilk in corn muffins, pancakes, and granola muffins, I found yet another use for that little bit I still had left! And this recipe also allowed me to use up the stalks from the broccoli florets that I used in the pasta salad - a double whammy! I first had this slaw at a … Continue reading Broccoli Slaw with Almonds and Cranberries
The Simply Wholesome Kitchen 