One of my goals for 2012 was to transition my diet to be plant-centric. I don't plan on going vegetarian or vegan anytime soon, but I feel like I'm not very...
Dress up classic macaroni and cheese with applewood-smoked bacon, chicken, and Ranch dressing-inspired seasonings for a delicious twist on this classic dish.
Falafel, a popular recipe from the Middle East, consists of seasoned pureed chickpeas that are shaped into patties and usually fried. It's worth the effort to seek out Greek yogurt, which is thick, rich, and creamy. Make the sauce up to three days in advance and the falafel mixture up to one day ahead; bake falafel patties just before serving.
This is another favorite - I cook up lots of broccoli, then puree half of it into a pesto. The other half is cut into little florets. Toss the broccoli with some quinoa, sliced avocado and a drizzle of feisty chile pepper oil, and you've got a nice meal on your hands.
When I lived in or visited Kansas City, my mom and I used to frequent a restaurant in the Plaza called Canyon Cafe. Back then, there were not a lot of Once A Month Mom
Update 01/11: This meal is fantastic. It is lightly creamy with a deliciously slight zip of flavor from the lemon juice and sun-dried tomatoes. Because the pasta simmers in a flavorful broth, it plumps up with extra tastiness and the
