This fall has been filled with delicious new meals, and this is one of them! The recipe makes enough for about 4-6 meals, so I was lucky to get to bring leftovers with me to school for the days following. Yum! My usual school lunch is a toss between fresh fruit or a big salad (or both), so I was excited to have a warm and savory lunch for a few days. I used quinoa instead of rice (although, … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Shake
This shake is rich and delightfully creamy with crisp fall flavors. It reminds me of a creamy pumpkin pie! It is just what my body was craving after my afternoon run.Speaking of running, I haven't posted much about running lately because, to be completely honest, there hasn't been much running going on over here. By the end of June (5 months ago) I had reached 69 miles. I was well ahead of my … [Read more...]
Creamy Broccoli-Kale Soup
"When you see the picture, you don't expect such a bright green soup to taste this good. Wow! This is amazing!"- my husband.Truer words were never spoken about this healthy, vibrantly green soup. This soup is packed with great flavor and nutrition. It is gluten-free, low-sodium, low-fat, and made with whole, savory ingredients."Warm, creamy delight mixed with some scrumptious pita bread. It … [Read more...]
Mint Chocolate Chip Shake
This shake is rich and creamy to the max! A decadent dessert shake. I am in bliss.Mint chocolate chip ice cream has always been my favorite ice cream flavor of all time. My Dad loved it, and he always made sure that we had an ample supply of mint 'n' chip in the freezer. Needless to say, all of my siblings love this ice cream.I haven't had mint 'n' chip ice cream for a couple of … [Read more...]
Banana Oat Waffles
I have been experimenting with waffle recipes for some time now, and I have finally come up with one that not only tastes delicious, but has a texture that is just perfect. I don't like soggy waffles, and I don't like when they are too hard. After several waffle breakfasts (and dinners), and helpful reviews from my husband, I have a recipe that is "blog worthy." These waffles are hearty and … [Read more...]