In the Kitchen
Just one Busy Vegetarian Mom working on transitioning to a Vegetarian lifestyle for myself and my family. I am recording what I learn here along the way. You can also find me writing at Daily Dish Magazine and Inner Child Food.
Grilled Veggies in the Smoker
Before we went Vegetarian, we had bought a Traeger Smoker. While it’s awesome for cooking meats, we havn’t utilized it much for Veggies. So I decided it was about time and we did some experimenting. This Grilled Veggie Dish comes from everything I had left over in my house! Now the Acorn Squash takes a bit longer to cook than the rest so I suggest you start it in the Microwave so it gets nice and soft, otherwise the rest of your veggies will be well done and your squash still a bit firm. Even the pototoes...
read moreHealthier Funfetti Cake Batter Dip – Party Time
I have seen lots of variations on cake batter dips but when I stumbled upon the Red Velvet Cake Batter Dip from Craft Craving, I knew I had to try my own version. This recipe is so simple and is much healthier than eating the actual cake. It is so rich you only need a small serving to satisfy your cravings. I usually try to stay away from processed foods, but this is definitely one of those “special treats” that you might allow from time to time. I stuck fairly close to the original recipe for my first time, but I...
read moreWarm Raspberry Spinach Salad
This salad is inspired by one that my sister makes. Now that my spinach is growing like crazy, I need to find some new spinach recipes to use it all up without getting bored. I actually had thought of this recipe for a “berry salad” recipe challenge from a few days ago, but just didn’t get it make in time. I decided to still try it out and glad I did. It’s so quick and easy to make. One its own or as a side, it’s fresh, fruity, hearty and hearth healthy! I used frozen Raspberries in...
read moreMoms Night In – A Good Book and Good Wine
Tonight I bring you to my neck of the woods. South Eastern Washington State. I’m having a mom’s night in with a good book and some good wine! Both the book and the wine are local! The Book - “For Love or Money” written by a personal friend, Cathy Perkins. This is the third book of hers to be published and my favorite yet. The book is set here where I live, the Tri-Cities, a growing area of South East Washington with a desert landscape. Holly Price is a hot-shot accountant...
read moreSummer Chill Raspberry Mint Wine-Sicles
You may already know I’ve become a fan of Robert Mondavi’s very affordable Woodbridge Line of wine, despite me being a WSWS. (Washington State Wine Snob). It has turned out the I have enjoyed all the bottles I have sampled so far. *Disclaimer: I received the wine and popsicle kit free of charge to give an honest and thorough taste test. All opinions expressed are my own. So when I got my next shipment I was really excited… until I opened the box and saw Moscato. That has to be my least favorite wine. PERIOD....
read moreLaht Neppur Brewing Co.
On our recent Morel Mushroom Hunting Trip, we stopped in at one of our favorite “watering holes”. Laht Neppur Brewing Co. From the outside, it looks a bit uninviting, but I promise you, it’s well worth the stop. Located in Waitsburg, WA in a small white building on the main drag ( if you blink, you might miss it) they are brewing up some first class beers. The name means simply, “Drink to Life”. We are partial to the Peach Hefeweizen and the Belgian Wit, but you must try...
read more{Inspired} Quick Pan Fried Potatoes with Thyme
Today’s inspiration comes from a friend at Inner Child Food. A quick recipe for Pan Fried Potatoes with Thyme is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner! I make a lot of variations of pan fried potatoes but have never made them with thyme. I think I will have to give it a try! Head on over to Inner Child Food to get the recipe: Quick Pan Fried Potatoes with Thyme Sharing is...
read moreFoodie Friends Friday Recipe Party – Salads
Hey Veggie Friends! This week I wanted to share the Foodie Friends Friday Party from my other site I manage, Daily Dish Magazine. This week we are celebrating salads for National Salad Month. Your are sure to find something that you like this weekend! So lets get to it! First the winners from last week and host favorites: Click Here for Host Favorite Links: Host Favorite Recipes Welcome to Foodie Friends Friday! Please take a moment to read through the rules before getting...
read moreMorel Mushrooms – Saute’d in Garlic and Butter
Have you ever eaten a Morel Mushroom? They are seriously the best mushroom ever. We are lucky enough to have an area near enough for a day trip to find these little treasures. They are crazy expensive to buy and now I know why. They are so hard to find! We spent a few hours hunting and only came back with a medium sized paper bag full. The best way to cook these up is debatable, but I prefer simply saute’d with garlic and butter. Morel Mushrooms Saute'd with Garlic and...
read moreDad’s Favorite Meal – Vegan Father’s Day Dinner
For Father’s Day we always have a nice family dinner at home. Just myself, two girls and my hubby. We cook up his favorite foods and just spend some quality time together. At one point in our lives it would’ve been all about grilling up some steaks and roasted potatoes. Now that we have changed our diets to a healthier vegetarian lifestyle, our favorites has changed. I thought it would be fun to share with you today what one of my hubby’s new favorites meals are and what we are planning for our Father’s Day Dinner this...
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