I love the holidays, but as a vegetarian, I don't have the same appreciation for the joys of endless turkey leftovers that most carnivores have. It's often a challenge to "re-purpose" turkey in a kid friendly way... Turkey sammies only go so far. I decided to try something a little different this Thanksgiving and turn our turkey leftovers into individual Leftover Turkey Pot … [Read more...]
{MAKE IT} Braided Spaghetti Bread
It's been a while since I posted a recipe, but not for a lack of cooking, rather a lack of inspiration I suppose. I've been making a lot of the same old stuff lately, between the colder weather and the fact that it's practically pitch black by the time I get home at night I'm less than motivated to feed my family, never mind feed them something that's … [Read more...]
{MAKE IT} OMG Chicken
Three letters easily sum up this recipe Oh.Em.Gee. This dish is sinfully good, and insanely easy! Seriously... You and your family will love it, I guarantee, or your money back! Even if you don't like chicken! How can you pass up on that deal?!I recently made Parmesan Cruisted Tilapia for my family and as a result of it's resounding success, I decided to to tweak the recipe a … [Read more...]
{MAKE IT} Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
I was looking for an easy dinner recipe that didn't come out of a box, and that I would make with ingredients I actually had on hand. I've had this recipe pinned for some time and it instantly came to mind when I was deciding what to make for dinner. I typically add my own spin to most recipes that I try, and this one was no different. Thankfully its versatility allowed me to … [Read more...]
{MAKE IT} Bento Bread Scrap French Toast Casserole with Homemade Fresh Berry Compote
The finished, plated product! Delish!!Do you ever scratch your head at the amount of "waste" that comes from all the bento sammies that are made? Well, I have a fantastic secret to share with you!! In my beginning days of bento making I hated the fact that there were all these pieces of bread that were getting essentially going to waste, so I started toasting them and making … [Read more...]