I loved Sloppy Joes as a kid, but I never dreamed I’d eat them again. Not in this lifetime, anyway. Between celiac disease (for me) and other food allergies (for my wife), this was a dish we’d both written off as something from our childhood. One of those dishes that was probably a better memory than it was on the plate. Besides, Sloppy Joes are for kids. Right? Wrong. Oh. So. … [Read more...] about Adult Sloppy Joes for the kid in all of us
Recipes
Chickpea pan pizza — healthy and oh so delicious!
Who loves pizza? Anybody who's not watching their waistline, right? Whether that description fits you, or you just want a little less bread, here's a tasty solution. This chickpea pan pizza crust uses dried, uncooked chickpeas, or as much of the world knows them, garbanzo beans.Being the proud owners of a new workhorse of a food processor, we decided to make our own … [Read more...] about Chickpea pan pizza — healthy and oh so delicious!
Like vegetarian? Try this Cajun Veggie Pasta!
We're gradually adding in more vegetarian dishes to our weekly menu, and that means we're always on the lookout for tasty veggie-based dishes. This Cajun Veggie Pasta is a delightful blend of blackened bell peppers and mushrooms along with a spicy sauce and pasta. Talk about a winning combination!The original recipe came from FoodNetwork.com, but by the time we'd finished … [Read more...] about Like vegetarian? Try this Cajun Veggie Pasta!
Need a little couple’s dessert therapy? Try this Apple-Berry Crisp for two
Pie is a pretty awesome dessert. Right? The only problem is, a regular pie makes...well, a lot. And the crust gets super soggy after sitting in the fridge for a day or so. Cue the happy music because with this recipe for Apple-Berry Crisp for Two, there's no need to suffer soggy pie crust again!This recipe started out after I came across a recipe for pumpkin pie for two. … [Read more...] about Need a little couple’s dessert therapy? Try this Apple-Berry Crisp for two
Jamaican Curry Chicken and Potatoes — a one-pot delight
At Christmas, we invested in an All-Clad stainless steel turkey roaster. When we bought it, my thought was that it would get used periodically during the year to make large one-pan dinners. This Jamaican Curry Chicken and Potatoes recipe was the perfect opportunity to test out my theory. And, guess what? It worked! Like a charm. I was able to caramelize the onions, brown the … [Read more...] about Jamaican Curry Chicken and Potatoes — a one-pot delight