I like to cook this tasty side with breakfast. It wins over the crowd, along with the pickiest eater, every time! Below are some tips for gauranteed breakfast potato success. Cooking sweet potatoes can be tricky. Something to remember about sweet potatoes is they sweat more than white potatoes and they take a heck of a lot longer…
Tag: vegan
Meatless Monday: Veggie Spaghetti
Twas the Monday after Christmas and all thru the house not a burger was consumed–not never, no how! Mimi and I found a completely vegan recipe for spaghetti and “meat”balls and completely changed the dish. This supper dish takes about an hour to prepare, so make sure your brood is not ravenous before you start. Ingredients…
Apple, Blueberry, Peach Preserves
What? Why? How?!!! What to do with an abundance of fresh fruit at their peak of ripeness?… Can it! No, not trash it… Can it, as in preserve it. Yes, imagine 6 yummy 1/2 pint jars of summer goodness in the chill of winter… Mmmm. 🙂 It’s fairly cool during the summer at 8000′ elevation…
Lebanese Hummus
Mmmmmm, hummus. A staple we never get tired of. I learned to make this dish 35 years ago while living in Washington from my Lebanese neighbor Fifi. Serve with crackers, pita, flat bread or assorted veggies. Great on a sandwich with avocado, tomato and sprouts! Use to stuff grilled portobello mushrooms, or as a replacement for mayo…
Dehydrated Cinnamon Apple Crisps: a healthy alternative for snacking on-the-go
Mimi has been dehydrating fruits and veggies since I was teenager. Although I never appreciated the benefits of dehydrated noms back then, I’ve since turned over a new leaf. Next week I celebrate my 3 year “Healthy Me” Anniversary. After thirty-some-odd years of fast food bingeing, and eating candy bars for lunch I quit processed…
Fueled by Chocolate Protein Bites
The weather here in Glen Haven had warmed up to 26°F, so we decided to take advantage of the balmy morning and put the power of the Super Seed Chocolate Protein Bites to the test. There’s only one way to survive an extreme workout without losing steam, and that’s to refuel with protein and vitamin…
Root Veggies: Seasonal Cooking
Root Veggies: because maybe you’re looking for a unique idea for dinner for two, or just to add a little delightful color to a side dish. Fall and late autumn is a great time to buy beets, pears and apples, so this dish can be made several different ways throughout the year. Its a versatile recipe…
Mimi & Maina 