slow cooker Tag
05 Apr Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
When I know I won't be home until later in the day, and I can anticipate that making dinner will not be one of the things I am going to want to do when I get home, I try and meal plan something using my slow cooker or dutch oven. This way I can just get home and not worry too much that dinner is going to be pizza. And since my back is recuperating again, I've been trying some new fitness classes. Monday I tried a "Muscle" group class (at Mountainside Fitness) taught by Dana. It didn't start until 6, which meant I wouldn't be home until 7:30. For what it's worth, two days later and my calves are still mad at me! If you are reluctant to strength train on the weight floor like me, I really recommend group fitness classes like this. Dana was great, and offered several modifications.19 Jan Vegetable Coconut Curry in a Slow Cooker
Hey guys! Do you ever feel like you just can't get it together? Yeah, I am definitely having one of those weeks. My back brace finally came off last week, and the doc told me to slowly get back at my normal activities, which I obviously translated to "do all the things". I'm learning the difference between uncomfortable and stop doing that, sometimes backing off a bit is required so that you can progress deeper into life. With 2 back surgeries within 9 months, I am developing my new normal. *sigh* Meanwhile, in my kitchen, I am excited to finally be able to share this recipe with you. My husband is not an adventurous eater; if he can't identify it, hasn't eaten it before, he is very hesitant to step out of his food box. I am the exact opposite; I will literally try just about anything and with a few exceptions, I like every thing I try. Indian food has always been a favorite, but not something the hubby has been willing to try.29 Dec New Years Good Luck Soup
In some cultures, it is believed that eating black eyed peas on New Years brings prosperity and good luck in the new year. It appears this started in the days of the Civil war and, in Southern states, the black eyed peas are made with...
21 Dec Black bean Soup
I haven't made this soup in a while, but of course the theme this month is cold weather foods that are filling and will warm you up from the inside! Black beans are an excellent source of plant protein, and this soup is low in...
16 Dec Vegetarian Chili with Quinoa
When the weather cools down, and winter is in the air, maybe bringing some precipitation with is, I try to go to my favorite comfort foods. One of those dishes is a vegetarian chili, with quinoa added. You will hardly miss the meat in this...
22 Apr Vegetable Coconut Curry
Ingredients 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1 medium red onion, peeled and quartered 1 head cauliflower, chopped 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 large bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 5 oz tomato paste 14 oz coconut milk, light 1 1/2t salt 1 T curry powder 1 T...