18 Monday May 2015
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
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gazpacho, jalapeño, orzo, quinoa, split peas, summer squash, tomatoes, wild rice, zucchini
I made a big batch of Gazpacho to take to a family gathering. I thought it would be a nice refreshing change and it was. However, even after our party I had a good amount left, along with my favorite fine diced confetti colored veggies. This is how the Gazpacho Grain Bowl with Confetti Veggies was born.
Continue reading »06 Monday May 2013
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, chicken & turkey, love to cook
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carrots, celery, chicken, fresh thyme, green peas, mushrooms, onion, wild rice
From the moment I first took a bite of this fabulous dish I knew. Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole and I were going to be life long friends. It’s the perfect combination of creamy, nutty, healthy goodness combined with the comfort that comes from a warm bowl of homemade chicken soup.
Continue reading »17 Friday Aug 2012
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, gluten free, love to cook, side dishes
A pattypan squash is the perfect delivery vehicle for one of my favorite food groups, Stuffing. We will stuff these beauties with wild rice, fresh veggies, sage, and sausage. Baked Pattypan Squash with Wild Rice, Sage Brown Butter & Sausage Stuffing. So while this post started out to be much more about my love of stuffing than my new found fascination with pattypan squash, I think it’s interesting to share a bit of history on the White Scallop Summer Squash aka Pattypan.
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