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Quinoa Tabouleh Salad – Nutritious, Delicious and Simple – Easy Make-Ahead Lunch You’ll Look Forward To!

On April 7, 2013, in Budget-wise, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Meatless Meals, Quinoa, Recipe, Salad, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

When it comes to lunch, whether I’m at work or at home, I like things simple and quick. That’s not really too tough, but when you factor in the requirements of uber-delicous and meaningful nutritional value, those recipes are a little harder to come by. I recently pinned this wonderful formulation from Bon Appetit because it [...]

Opa! Try this Recipe with a Tasty Twist – ‘Greek’ Fish Tacos with Tzatziki Sauce!

On February 9, 2013, in In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Recipe, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

.Preparing quick, delicious and yet, more healthy, less processed meals is even more of a challenge, now that I am working 45 or more hours a week, outside of home. When I walk in the house, shortly after seven, I need to be able to relax around the table with my family and enjoy a [...]

Southwest Confetti Stuffed Peppers (or Salad or Salsa) – Intensely Delicious and Nutritious!

On January 13, 2013, in Appetizers, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Meatless Meals, Mexican Food, Quinoa, Recipe, Reviews, Salad, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

If it has a Southwest or Mexican flair, my family will be all over a new recipe, and my new Southwest Confetti Stuffed Peppers (or Salad or Salsa) was no exception. I’m not a huge New Year’s resolution-maker. Especially with cooking and food, I will probably never be an all-or-nothing kind of girl. So, you [...]

Getting Creative (and Delicious) with Thanksgiving Leftovers: Try These Easy Recipe Ideas

On November 30, 2012, in Appetizers, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Recipe, Reviews, Sandwiches, by Glenda Embree

Did you have an awesome Thanksgiving? Me, too! The kids and grandkids were here and, oh baby, did we have a feast! I’m one of those people who buys 5 or 6 turkeys this time of year, when the prices are low, and freeze them. So, we eat turkey, year round. We love it, but [...]

Grilled Cheese Broccoli Pockets with Ham and Diced Apple

On November 27, 2012, in Budget-wise, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Recipe, Reviews, Sandwiches, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

When it comes to making lunch for our family, I love to “mix it up” a little. Typically, I’m serving leftovers, but making them over into something fun, colorful and full of flavor can make a lunch of leftovers a real taste sensation! This recipe is so versatile and can make your leftovers into a [...]

Rustic Panzanella: My Twist on an Italian Classic

On June 16, 2012, in In the Kitchen, Lunch, Recipe, Reviews, Salad, Side Dishes, by Glenda Embree

There is NOTHING “classic” about my panzanella. If you’re hoping for a traditional, made-like-a-little-Italian grandmother, panzanella, this won’t be your recipe. But, if you are looking for out-of-this-world delicious, incredibly simple and quick to prepare for a homey get-together with family or friends, you just hit the jackpot! Classic panzanella is all about the bread [...]

Our CFK Jennie-O Make the Switch Donation and My Soda Free Progress

On May 13, 2012, in Breakfast, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Matters that Matter, Recipe, Reviews, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

As a participant in May’s Champions for Kids Jennie-O Make the Switch Simple Service Project, I gave up drinking soda, to save money and funnel that savings into donating food to help kids in need in our own community. With “Healthy Switch” being the theme, I wanted to be sure the recipes we created and [...]

Crockpot Barbecue Sandwiches and a Chicago Cutlery Knife Block & Cutting Board Give Away!!

On May 7, 2012, in Giveaways, Home and Garden, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Recipe, Reviews, Sandwiches, by Glenda Embree

My weekend was absolutely jam-packed and ended up being so full, that I never made it anywhere NEAR my computer. I loved the blessings that were piled on me over the weekend, but I regret not being able to get the giveaways posted for you as soon as I had hoped. So, this is the [...]

Easy Quinoa Salad Sandwiches

On April 18, 2012, in Budget-wise, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Pasta, Rice and Grain, Recipe, Salad, Sandwiches, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

This has been my quinoa experimenting week. Now that I’ve discovered that I love the texture and the nutty flavor, and that the nutritional benefits are extreme, I’ve been challenging myself to create even more recipes to use it in. This quick lunch recipe will be in our regular rotation. It turned out to be [...]

Mini Quinoa Veggie Bites AND What is Quinoa, Anyway?

On April 11, 2012, in Appetizers, Breakfast, Freezer Cooking (Batch Cooking, Once-a-Month Cooking, OAMC), In the Kitchen, Lunch, Pasta, Rice and Grain, Recipe, Side Dishes, by Glenda Embree

I’m always on the lookout for quick-fix breakfast options and ways to prepare tasty meatless meals. I’ve recently been experimenting with incorporating more quinoa (say KEEN – WAH) into our meal plans, so I’m pretty enthusiastic about blending all three goals into this yummy recipe. Switching up or adding even more veggies is going to [...]