Stovetop Pasta Marinara with Broccoli and Chickpeas

Another new cookbook arrived from Paperback Swap a few weeks ago – The Best Vegetarian Recipes authored by my long time favorite, Martha Rose Shulman.  Studying the recipes during stolen moments led me to craving a richly flavored stew of  swiss chard, chickpeas, leeks, and fennel.
With just 15 minutes to make a grocery stop, I [...]

Recipe for Pulled Barbecue Chicken Sandwich – Sugar Free

It’s been hectic at our house.  Joe is busy as usual. He handles much better than me. Culinary school is more demanding than I ever imagined.  Last week was my first round of mid-terms which nearly killed me.  Being a full-time student at 34 is much harder than it was ten years ago. I [...]

Black Bean Chili with Butternut Squash & Swiss Chard Recipe

This chili made our Top 10 list – gluten free, sugar free, frugal, hearty, and full of spicy-sweetness.   It’s the perfect dish to share for January’s Gluten Free Progressive Dinner Party hosted by Diane from The W.H.O.L.E. Gang.
Shirley from Gluten Free Easily is also serving up a delicious and light winter dish today.  Stop by [...]

Our Simple Holiday Menu for Two – Merry Christmas!

We are ready for Santa at our house – we’re leaving these cookies out for him, along with a tall glass of cold milk and carrots for all the reindeer.  Our dogs actually have one of the biggest Christmas mornings I’ve ever seen.  It takes me hours to wrap all of their presents.  By 8 [...]

Chicken Marinade Recipe – Two Ways

This is a quick and delicious way to marinate chicken and save time. I try to make time on my grocery shopping day to clean, prepare, and marinate the chicken breasts. If I don’t have time that day, I throw them in the refrigerator and marinate them the following morning.  (Sorry – more [...]