BBQ Tempeh Pizza

Yet another, what do I have in the pantry/fridge that can be made into a meal?, recipe. We have been loving Earth Fare’s chiptotle barbecue sauce lately – it is sweet and surprisingly warm.  This combined with onion, mushrooms, and tempeh made for a perfect fast and filling pizza. Simply use the BBQ sauce inContinue reading “BBQ Tempeh Pizza”

Curried Macaroni & Cheese

This idea was born out of a conversation with Eric and a coworker during a conversation around the microwave at work at lunch (yes, I work with my husband, yes, I actually love it).  Eric was heating up macaroni & cheese when the colleague walked into the mail room.  The conversation went something along theseContinue reading “Curried Macaroni & Cheese”

Tofu Hot Soup

If you are struggling to stay healthy, struggling to work vegetables into your diet, struggling to make it through to spring – I have a soup recipe just for you.  This hit the spot for us this week, and I will tell you it was 100 times better the following day as a leftover.  IContinue reading “Tofu Hot Soup”

Fried Egg Sandwich + Valentine’s Cards

Valentine’s Day is approaching – time to get your craft on and make it a holiday that is more meaningful than a store-bought card and a box of chocolates.  Here is an oldie but goodie from 2009.  Coming soon: Valentine’s Day 2013 cards! Just for the record.  All time favorite dinner: fried egg on toastedContinue reading “Fried Egg Sandwich + Valentine’s Cards”

Spicy Tuna w/ Pita

Ok, this is a ‘Take it Easy Tonight, Mommy’ dinner.  Those are my favorite meals.  It is also a, ‘What do I have in the pantry, fridge and freezer meal?’  I took plain old tuna and dressed it up with some spices and citrus, added some shredded carrot, and put it in a pita pocketContinue reading “Spicy Tuna w/ Pita”

Asparagus & Gruyere Quiche

Quiche is easily one of the most satisfying and tasty any time of the day meals, if you ask me.  Everyone in my family loves it – well except my sister.  Poor thing hates eggs and my parents have raised chickens specifically for eggs since we were middle school students.   Anyway, I adapted this recipeContinue reading “Asparagus & Gruyere Quiche”

Leftover Waffle Sandwich

Holy genius husband! I love it when Eric gets out this appliance for dinner.   I love it even more when it involves using leftovers.  I have quite a few glass and clear containers so that I cannot forget about the contents.  I am known to allow leftovers to ferment far longer than is healthy.Continue reading “Leftover Waffle Sandwich”

Roasted Pumpkin Pizza

Holy pumpkin pizza!  I made this roasted pumpkin pizza/flat bread creation earlier this week and am wishing I still had the leftovers.   Start with 1 pumpkin pie pumpkin.   Slice off the top, cut in half, and remove seeds.  Cut into 2-inch chunks.   Spread onto 1-2 rimmed baking sheet(s).  Season with olive oil,Continue reading “Roasted Pumpkin Pizza”