I could not find any quote about butternut squash (shocking right?) so I am just going to jump right into the recipe. This recipe tasted more like dessert than a vegetable (a recurring theme for my holiday dishes…) and my friends loved it. I will definitely be making this again around Christmastime! INGREDIENTS: 1 large butternut squash (I cheated and bought a pre-cubed squash) 2 … Continue reading Sweet Sweet Butternut Squash
There’s always something to be thankful for on Thanksgiving. Even if it’s just not being a turkey. – Unknown Happy belated Thanksgiving, everyone! I’ve had a crazy few weeks and haven’t had much time to cook. However, Thanksgiving was a great opportunity to try some new recipes. These Bacon Bean Bundles are a sneaky way to get some veggies in (and they taste like dessert!) … Continue reading Bacon Bean Bundles
There has never been a sadness that can’t be cured by breakfast food. – Ron Swanson This is my new favorite breakfast idea, and I can’t wait to make these in my apartment at school. I eat eggs every morning for breakfast, but it can get SO boring. These mini muffin frittatas are fun, easy, and super convenient. I’ll list a bunch of ingredients as … Continue reading Mini Frittatas
“B – A – N – A – N – A – S” – Gwen Stefani My best friend’s mom showed me this trick recently and I loved it! You get to save food and could even eat this “ice cream” for breakfast! INGREDIENTS: Banana(s) Chocolate chunks (I love Ghiradelli super dark!) STEPS: Once you notice some of your bananas getting mushy, chop them up … Continue reading Banana “Ice Cream”
“What do you call a fake noodle?” “An impasta.” I made this for lunch last week with a side corn salsa (see snack menu!) and it was SO good. It was quick, too! INGREDIENTS: (feeds 3-4, or just 1 and save the leftovers!) 2 cups cooked pasta (I used penne) 2 handfuls fresh spinach leaves 2 chicken breasts, cooked, cut into strips 2 large tomatoes, … Continue reading Summer Pasta Salad
“I am just a girl, holding a salad, asking it to be a [dairy-free] donut.” – Coco Calla This salad was so easy to make, and it tasted great. And I had enough leftover to pack for lunch for 2 days! I found the original recipe on pinchofyum.com, but altered it a bit because I found it to be a little confusing. Enjoy! (Excuse the … Continue reading Crunchy Asian Salad
