Mediterranean Glory Bowl

27 Tuesday Oct 2015

Posted by libby in chicken, healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, Mediterranean, Weight Watchers

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avocado, farro, feta cheese, fresh oregano, lime juice, pomegranate, sweet italian chicken sausage, zucchini

Halloooo.

We are officially heading into the holidays!! WoOp wHoO!! I love them. Starting with Halloween, then Thanksgiving, happiest at ChristmasThyme, wrapping up with a New Year’s Celebration.

Our Mediterranean Glory Bowl is a seasonal recipe; pomegranate season. I have a sentimental love for pomegranate and to a fault may include them in one too many recipes. Thanks for hanging in there with me. Continue reading »

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Gazpacho Grain Bowl {with Confetti Veggies}

18 Monday May 2015

Posted by libby 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, Tomato, 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 »

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Italian Sausage & Polenta Lasagna

31 Tuesday Mar 2015

Posted by libby in gluten free, healthy choices, Italian, love to cook, Share the Love, turkey, Weight Watchers

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hot Italian sausage, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, polenta, spinach, zucchini

The pictures don’t do this recipe justice, but I am here to tell you that Italian Sausage & Polenta Lasagna is pure comfort. Surprisingly, that comfort is delivered without a guilt trip. That’s right, this recipe came straight out of the new Weight Watchers cook book AND it’s made in the slow cooker. Badda bing. Badda boom. Continue reading »

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Carrot Cake Breakfast Bread

18 Wednesday Feb 2015

Posted by libby in breads, breakfast & brunch, desserts

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apple sauce, brown sugar, carrots, cinnamon, coconut oil, eggs, flour, pecans, sugar, zucchini

Let me talk quickly. We are currently experiencing unseasonably cold temps with wind gusts in the….well below our comfort level. My computer has been off and on again with power outages and server issues.

Carrot Cake Breakfast Bread served with hot comforting coffee makes ‘unseasonably’ seem novel. Continue reading »

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Avocado, Cilantro & Lime Farro Salad {with Fresh Veggies}

11 Wednesday Feb 2015

Posted by libby in healthy choices, love to cook, salads, vegetarian

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avocado, cilantro, farro, lime, radish, scallion, tomatoes, zucchini

Avocado, Cilantro & Lime Farro Salad {with Fresh Veggies}.

I must admit I’ve become a bit smitten with Farro. I was studying the bulk bins at my local Whole Foods Market looking for something different. I was charged up to discover that Farro is packed with goodness. Continue reading »

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Mini-Veggie Quiche {Weight Watchers Recipe}

02 Monday Feb 2015

Posted by libby in breakfast & brunch, healthy choices, love to cook, low-carb, vegetarian, Weight Watchers

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carrots, eggs, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, red onion, zucchini

Sharing a great new recipe that I discovered over the weekend. These Mini-Veggie Quiche from Weight Watchers are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. Don’t stop there. These one-point wonders are a great snack and fantastic meatless Monday light meal. Continue reading »

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Ramen {and a Sundays with Shelby outing}

21 Sunday Dec 2014

Posted by libby in Asian, love to cook, pasta, Sundays with Shelby

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Egg, ramen noodles, zucchini

Due to work and life and more life it had been quite some time since our last Sundays with Shelby outing. A year ago we were fighting the crowd at Walmart, shopping for Clark’s Christmas Kids, what an awesome day that was. This year, on the 21st of December, we were shopping for therapy. That’s where the Ramen comes in. Continue reading »

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Parmesan & Herb Roasted Vegetable Soup

28 Friday Nov 2014

Posted by libby in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, low-carb, soups, stews, chili, vegetarian, Weight Watchers

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Basil, brussels sprouts, diced tomatoes, onion, parmesan cheese, rosemary, sage, summer squash, sweet potato, thyme, vegetable broth, zucchini

For our Thanksgiving Dinner yesterday I served Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies. It was my secret weapon to help keep me on my Healthy Choices plan. I knew no matter what else tempted me I could find comfort in that dish. Today as a fridge full of leftovers called to me…the first thing I did was make this soup. Continue reading »

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Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini {Lightened Up}

28 Tuesday Oct 2014

Posted by libby in healthy choices, Italian, love to cook, turkey

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cheddar cheese, onion, rice blend, spinach, tomatoes, turkey sausage, zucchini

Easy week night meals that are packed with fresh flavorful ingredients.

That was my mission. Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini boats not only made a great dinner, but they reheated beautifully for lunch the next day. Continue reading »

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Roasted Veggie Pot Pie {with Herbed Biscuit Crust}

29 Monday Sep 2014

Posted by libby in casseroles & comfort food, eat out of the fridge/pantry, love to cook, soups, stews, chili, vegetarian

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Bisquick, carrots, celery, fresh herbs, green peas, onion, parmesan cheese, vegetable broth, zucchini

Someday I think I’d like to do an entire recipe series on ‘How to make this from that.’ In other words, how to enjoy dinner on day one, then turn the leftovers into a completely new meal (or two) the following days. Our Roasted Veggie Pot Pie {with Herbed Biscuit Crust} is simply Roasted Veggie & White Bean Chowder with a heavenly layer of comfort baked on top. Continue reading »

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Tag Archives: zucchini

Mediterranean Glory Bowl

Gazpacho Grain Bowl {with Confetti Veggies}

Carrot Cake Breakfast Bread

Avocado, Cilantro & Lime Farro Salad {with Fresh Veggies}

Mini-Veggie Quiche {Weight Watchers Recipe}

Ramen {and a Sundays with Shelby outing}

Parmesan & Herb Roasted Vegetable Soup

Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini {Lightened Up}

Roasted Veggie Pot Pie {with Herbed Biscuit Crust}