With my husband and I trying to eat a little healthier, I’ve been thinking of ways to substitute meat in our favorite meals without compromising flavor. When I get the taste for something with a little ‘kick’ I like to throw together this easy Vegetarian Taco Salad. Kidney beans are a great source of ironRead More
Southwest Ranch Tortellini Salad
This Southwest Ranch Tortellini Salad recipe is an easy make-ahead meal. I love combining unexpected ingredients to create new flavor combinations. This Southwest Ranch Tortellini Salad includes black beans and corn and is topped with an easy dressing made by combining ranch salad dressing, salsa, and cumin. The tortellini absorbs the flavors of the dressing whileRead More
Strawberry, Spinach, and “Chicken” Wraps
I have shared before that my husband feels better when he eats less meat. When we go out to dinner I usually order steak and a baked potato and my husband orders a salad. The server always gives my dinner to my husband and gives me his salad. We used to say something; now weRead More
16 Awesome Broccoli Recipes
Need some new recipe ideas for broccoli? Change up your meal plans with these awesome broccoli recipes. I was never one of those kids that hated broccoli. In fact, I used to ask for it. I loved it raw and cooked and I still do. I am always happy when it comes into season andRead More
Vegetarian Orange Chicken
My husband feels better when he limits his meat intake. I am not exactly sure why he feels better , but as with my children’s food allergies I have learned it is best for each of us to listen to our bodies. I try to make a couple of meatless meals a week, but someRead More
15 Mouthwatering Meatless Meals
This post on Meatless Meals has been sponsored by MorningStar Farms, Foodie.com and Mode Media. All opinions are my own. Check out Mouthwatering Meatless Meals by Alea Milham at Foodie.com I have been cutting back on the animal products that I consume. We have always eaten meatless meals 1 – 2 nights a week, butRead More
Vegetable Garden Minestrone Soup
This minestrone soup recipe is loaded with fresh vegetables! Vegetable Garden Minestrone Soup Recipe An Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Copycat Recipe Using Fresh Vegetables. I make this minestrone soup recipe a lot during the summer. I make it primarily because my family loves this Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Copycat recipe, but I also make it becauseRead More
Mushroom and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
This mushroom and black bean enchilada casserole recipe is a quick, easy, meatless meal. If you put sliced mushrooms in a salad, I will eat around them, and so will my kids. But dice the mushrooms up and add them to a dish and we will devour them every.single.time, which is a good thing! DespiteRead More
Mediterranean Garden Frittata
I should let you know right off that my daughter named this dish. I wanted to call it Italian Vegetable Frittata, but she didn’t think that sounded romantic or exotic enough for her favorite frittata. She is a kindred spirit to Anne of Green Gables and often complains about the plebeian names I give my dishes.Read More
Frugal Meatless Meals for Economic Vegetarians
Fifteen years ago my husband made a career change. When negotiating his salary he did not take into consideration the increase in living expenses of the new location. And while on paper it looked like he got a raise, in actuality he barely made enough for us to scrape by. Now I am not goingRead More
