Happy Cinco de Mayo! Mexican food is one of my favorite cuisines. It’s quick,easy,flavorful and healthy. Which means it meets all my requirements to simplify my cooking by spending less time in the kitchen so I have more time for activities. Once our daughter introduced us to the Chipotle Mexican food chain we were hooked….
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Dr. Bob’s Ultimate Baking Mix Give-A-Way!
This is one of the most exciting give-a-ways I have ever had. A perfect way to celebrate my 5th year of blogging! In addition to a give-a-way there is also a discount code for everyone. If you follow me on facebook or Instagram you have seen the delicious sweet and savory treats I have been…
Easy Vegan Mexican Casserole & Green Chili Hummus
On Sunday we had a busy day filled with outdoor chores but I needed a dish to take to a friends for a Mexican themed dinner that night. A quick check with chef Google and I came up with this slow cooker recipe for rice and beans that had great reviews. This would make a…
Curry Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
One thing I do enjoy about the winter months is the wide variety of winter squash. It’s fairly economical, easy to cook, nutritious and loaded with fiber. Yet the best thing is that it tastes good, is low in calories and quite filling! Oven roasted squash is easy, simple and doesn’t need much adornment to…
Whole Grain Corn Muffins
When you think of having a hearty bowl of chili a hot steamy stew or a cup of cream soup don’t you also want a cornbread muffin to go with it? I know I do. Depending on where you live your idea of the perfect cornbread might be sweet and almost cake like or more…
Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Do you like pumpkin, cinnamon and chocolate? I hope so because today I am sharing what might be my all time favorite muffin ever! Seriously these are more decadent than any other muffin you have had – you could serve them to me for dessert on Thanksgiving and I would be quite happy. Go ahead…
Yummy Banana Oat Bars
These banana oat bars are good for a grab and go breakfast – you know if you need to have a dashboard breakfast on the run! Some mornings just play out that way. They are also perfect for taking on a hike or a bike ride. Sometimes you need a little snack with a cup…
Fiesta Rice Recipe & Vegan Delish App Give-a-way!
When I make brown rice in my rice cooker I do up a big batch. The leftovers are divided into freezer containers for future use. One easy but very flavorful dish I use precooked rice for is what I call Fiesta Rice. Of course it’s also great with hot rice right out of the pot….
California Quinoa Mango Salad
Last week I had one of the best summer salads ever – okay so I know I say that about a lot of great recipes – but this one was really amazing. It was the Health Starts Here California Quinoa salad from Whole Foods deli. The HSH deli items at Whole Foods have no added…
E2 Real Flapjacks or Sweet Oat Squares / Take A Peek At My Shopping Cart
My food finds posts are some of the most popular posts on this blog. I understand it. I also love to peek into the grocery carts of other folks. You can tell quite a bit about a person by what you see them buying. This week I have been to Costco, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods…