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They wYep, I know it is Wednesday, but I am bringing you a "meatless Monday" recipe.  It is damn good too.  I was not sure that the husband would buy into these Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, but he did!  They were really really yummy.  If I made these again I would make a bunch and bring them for lunch to work.  They could be easily popped in the microwave and still be quite tasty!  Thank you Pennies on a Platter for this delicious meatfree recipe. 3 medium sweet potatoes 1 (15 oz) can corn, or 1.5 cups frozen corn, rinsed and patted dry Salt, to taste 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano (optional) 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 ounce cream cheese (light or regular) 1/4 cup sour cream (light or regular), plus more for serving 1 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced or pureed 6 Tablespoons shredded  Mexican c...

It's baaaacccckkkk!  I have gotten my butt back in gear and am back into menu planning and eating meatless at least one day each week.  Today I am sharing a flavorful pasta dish for you that is very flavor, comforting and meatless! :)  Where did I find it?   Budget Savvy Diva ... by way of  Pinterest,  course!   Ingredients: 14 oz of Orecchiette Pasta ( or short pasta) 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Cup of Chopped Onion 3 Cloves of Garlic ( Minced) 1 Cup of Sour Cream 4 oz of Cream Cheese ( Room Temperature) 3/4 Cup of Parmesan Cheese 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice + Zest 10 Oz of Spinach ( Make sure to squeeze excess moisture, after it has been thawed of course) 13.5 Can of Artichoke Hearts rinsed and chopped 1 Cup of Mozzarella 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt 1 Teaspoon of Pepper What to do: Preheat Oven To 425 Cook pasta according to the box. Keep 1/4 Cup of the Pasta Water before you drain the cooked pasta. Heat oil in pan and cook on...

Photo and recipe from The Dabble As I have mentioned/complained about before... being a full time working woman, mom and blogger is hard work.  Hence, no post on Monday.  But, don't fret.  I am going to share a yummy meatless recipe with you.  As life has gotten busier and busier, I have implemented pizza night in our house.  Plain ol' pizza can get kind of boring, so  I have tried some more creative options.  A few weeks ago I cooked a sweet potato pizza and this week a straight old potato with other goodies version!  It was SUPER flavorful and really really yummy. Ingredients: 5 oz. fingerling or red bliss potatoes cornmeal pizza dough 1 ½ tbsp olive oil 1 clove of garlic, minced 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 cup grated mozzarella 3 oz. goat cheese, crumbled 6 oz. asparagus, trimmed, cut in fourths ¼ cup grated Parmesan The Deal.... Preheat the oven to 450.  Place the potatoes in a saucepan, add enough water to cover and boil until tender. C...

So, yesterday was a holiday .... so no post.  But, I thought I would share what would have been my Meatless Monday post!  I have actually gotten into making homemade pizza once a week. The husband who is generally not a pizza guy has actually enjoyed this.  Homemade pizza always tastes a bit healthier than its takeout counterpart! I love it because it is quick, easy and creative! :) We made a yummy Sweet Potato, Spinach and Red Onion Pizza.  The recipe from  Two Peas and their Pod , called for Kale which would have been awesome, but the husband said the grocery store was all out (hmmm....). I buy fresh dough (at Trader Joes).  Who has time to make dough?  Here you go: ingredients: Your favorite pizza dough 1 large sweet potato, thinly sliced, about 1/4 inch thick 1/2 red onion, sliced 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, divided Salt and pepper, for seasoning potato slices and onion 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 cups chopped kale (we substituted baby ...

Okay... sorry for only one post last week.  It was a doozey! :)  I have a yummy meatless Monday recipe for you today.  It involved me pulling out my crockpot.  I would rarely think to use my crockpot for a vegetarian meal, but recently a friend was saying she made a delish curry, so it got me thinking! I made vegetarian curry.  It was hearty and flavorful!  I got it off one of my favorite blogs called A Year of Slow Cooking .  I have a slight love affair with my crockpot... although I am not as die hard as the woman who writes that blog. I served the curry over rice.  Next time I will pick up some pita bread or Naan too!  The husband enjoyed the meal... I think I am converting him! :) Here it goes: Ingredients 2 cans drained and rinsed garbanzo beans (chick peas) --1 diced red pepper --1/2 cup chopped onion (this is my addition, I think curry should have onion!) --4 tiny potatoes, or 1 regular-sized --1/2 cup diced carrots --1/2 cup diced cel...

Okay, usually I cook my "Meatless Monday" recipes on Sunday to ensure they are quality before I recommend to you my dear readers!  This week I am dishing it up untested.  The husband and I had the stomach flu all weekend and our sunday night meal was buttered noodles.  That was about all we could handle.  But, we will be having this for dinner tonight!    This recipe is similar to one that an old friend served to me which is why it caught my attention.   I have adjusted the recipe based on some reviewers feedback.  Reviews are my favorite part of finding recipes online... someone else has always made edits that benefit the rest of us! :)  The reviews here said cut back the brie.  It recommends 8 ounces- but I cut back to 6 ounces (based on feedback).    This recipe is meatless and easy! Ingredients 8 ounces spaghetti 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch flowerets,;reserving stems ...

Okay, I will unveil my Birchbox.... promise!  Next post!  In the meantime, I have a meatless Monday to share.   It is comfort.... in a BIG way.  Drumroll please....... homemade mac and cheese.   I love the real deal, not out of a box, mac and cheese.   I had been to friends house a year or so ago and they made Giada De Laurentis' mac and cheese and I remember thinking it was the bomb.  So, I decided this would be my recipe... assuming it met my standards.  It came out amazing.... even the husband agreed.  I tweaked the recipe VERY slightly based on reviews on the Food Network website .  (I added more flour and used small shells instead of egg noodles.)  Here is the recipe! Ingredients Butter, for greasing dish 12 ounces shells (or elbows) 2 cups  heavy cream 2 1/2 cups whole milk 3 tablespoons  all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups (packed) grated...

Okay, sorry for last week.  I was in San Francisco for work and blogging just seemed not to fit into my itinerary! :)  Well, exciting news today.... I have a meatless Monday recipe for you.  It is a chili recipe- that even the husband raved about. It is very hearty and has some kick, I will say it was incredibly flavorful and did not feel like meat was "missing".  It has some unique stuff in it including sweet potatoes and coco powder!    I found this recipe on the blog Cookie and Kate, but it was originally a Real Simple recipe.   Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, chopped, or 1 heaping tablespoon of minced garlic 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less, depending on how spicy you like your chili) 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon gro...