After spending most of the afternoon at our daughter's gymnastics tournament, we were thinking of a meal that would be quick to prepare and filling. My husband suggested homemade steak subs with lots of veggies, and that seemed like a perfect solution. Knowing that the subs themselves may not be filling enough for my husband and teenage son, I suggested we have a side with it.
Yes, chips would have been the quick answer, but I was hoping for something healthier. I also knew that our fruit bin was filled with apples. I haven't consumed many servings of Waldorf Salad;
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Artichoke Salad
by TT on August 4th, 2011 | Recipes, Salads
On a recent Tapas Monday, I lacked creativity. I had a meeting near a great Italian specialty shop, so I decided to seek inspiration there. As I knew would happen, I wasn't disappointed. I found more cheeses than one would need for a dinner for two, assorted cured meats, and interesting crackers. However, cheese, charcuterie, and crackers don't necessarily make enough of a meal, at least when your dinner companion is a man with a hearty appetite.
As I was checking out their olives, I noticed that they also had roasted tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil. While I normally would
As I was checking out their olives, I noticed that they also had roasted tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil. While I normally would
Warm Beet Green Salad
by TT on June 13th, 2011 | Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes
As I was preparing this post, I was thinking about my affinity for greens. Although I tried, I couldn't think of a green that I don't like. Escarole, swiss chard, kale, callaloo, and spinach are among the leafy vegetables I enjoy. In fact, the green I like least is iceberg lettuce, as it lacks flavor. Most other greens deliver fabulous flavors, some with more bite than others, and make a great side dish or ingredient in a salad.
With a love for these vegetables, I try to share it with my children. I understand that kids aren't supposed to adore vegetables,
With a love for these vegetables, I try to share it with my children. I understand that kids aren't supposed to adore vegetables,
Warm Cole Slaw
by TT on January 14th, 2011 | Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Salads
This year, my husband and I each created some goals. The goals fell into separate categories: as an individual, as a couple, and as a family. Being food-centric people, several of the goals involved food, such as trying a new fruit or vegetable each month, taking the family to a new-to-us restaurant each quarter. One of the goals my husband created is for our family to use only produce, meat, and dairy items that are locally sourced. Actually, he wanted to locally source all food, but as I am the main grocery shopper and explained the logistics of that, together
Mexican Black Bean Salad
by TT on November 19th, 2010 | Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Salads
After a Sunday afternoon spent shopping for outdoor gear and winter sports attire for two of my children, an easy to make dinner was in store for us. As we were without my husband due to business travel, the idea of using legumes, his least favorite food item, was high on my list. Plus, we were having our dear friends, Miss Vicki and OT, join us for dinner, so I wanted something that we all would enjoy but wouldn't keep anyone busy in the kitchen. Thus, a simple Mexican menu was planned.
I already had decided to make fish tacos, as
I already had decided to make fish tacos, as
