Sometimes, good recipes come out of nowhere, like last night. I stopped at Meijer for some miscellaneous items, and thought, why not buy some arugula and spinach? What I was going to use it for, I didn't really know. I just knew I needed to buy it. Upon arriving home with said greens, I did [...]
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Comfort food: Tomato turkey burger shepherd’s pie
With brutally cold weather in the Chicago area, I've been craving comfort food. Something that really helps you get warmed up when the weather is frigid is shepherd's pie, one of my favorite Irish meals. A stew-like dish covered in mashed potatoes — what's better? This was my first attempt at making this meal, so I [...]
Vegan lentil veggie chili-soup: perfect for fall
Mmmm, lentils! This bean is tasty and filled with great-for-you nutrients, as well as being super versatile. I can eat them alone all the time or stirred in with some quinoa for a warm dish or cool salad, but my favorite way to enjoy lentils is in a soup. The first time I made this [...]
Vegan lentil quinoa superfood stir fry
Quinoa is a great grain. It's packed full of protein and fiber — the important stuff. If you're eating a vegetarian/vegan/reduced meat diet, this is a great food to enjoy. Lentils are also tasty and nutritious, and they while they're tasty alone, they mix well with quinoa. I really like quinoa, and one of [...]
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