Vegetarian

Cauliflower, Potato & Cheddar Bake {giveaway}

November 19, 2012
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Still scrambling for Thanksgiving sides? Need a fresh new idea? This dish is a perfect side to either lighten up your usual potato dish or add in some extra vegetables. It is super easy to make and will taste great any time of year, not just at Thanksgiving. I made this using these pretty purple [...]

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

November 12, 2012
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Still searching for some great Thanksgiving dinner sides? Or desserts? This one could easily go both ways. Or…in my case, it happened to be lunch. This recipe has a few steps involved but is really still pretty easy and oh so tasty. The creamy, slightly sweet filling paired with the crunchy topping is just perfect!

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Angel Hair Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

August 27, 2012
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Easy. Vegetarian. Two words that make pregnant Rachel happy. This pasta is a great summer meal that is colorful, flavorful and easy to prepare. Even my dad, who doesn’t like red peppers, ate and enjoyed this pasta!

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Quinoa Salad with Cumin-Lime Dressing

August 15, 2012
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The pregnant version of me is not always a meat lover. Especially when that meat is prepared by me. I just can’t stomach it. However, when the pregnant version of me doesn’t get enough protein, there are killer headaches and crankiness involved. Okay, if we’re being open and honest here–perhaps the headaches and crankiness would [...]

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Jalapeno Bacon Corn Cakes

July 31, 2012
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Today is THE LAST DAY OF THE PANCAKE PARTY!!! I’m happy, relieved, sad, but mostly happy. I missed blogging and would definitely do a few things differently next time. I’m going to write a little post about all that though, so be on the lookout for it. What did you think of the “Pancake Party” [...]

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Zucchini-Feta Pancakes Topped with Sour Cream

July 28, 2012
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Today’s pancakes are from Megan of What Megan’s Making. I followed Megan’s blog for quite a while before I realized that she is married to one of my high school classmates. Such a small world! Megan is a sweetheart, and a fantastic blogger! Her recipes are approachable, photographed beautifully and always look so delicious. Get a [...]

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Summer Squash Pancakes with Creamy Goat Cheese Dressing

July 16, 2012
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I’m sure you all know Brandy of Nutmeg Nanny. She has guest posted here twice (three times now!) and she has also been featured in my “a day in the life” series. Her blog recently got a makeover and I just love it! It is so beautiful! Brandy is a great friend, has unbelievable skills [...]

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Pasta with Asparagus and Scrambled Eggs

May 14, 2012

Sounds weird right? Looks kinda weird too. But I’m telling you…it is so good. Major comfort food right here. Plus it is a quick and easy spring time meal. Also, I mentioned eons ago that I was going to try to make more veggie meals for myself but yet somehow give my husband some meat. [...]

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Reduced Fat Creamy Coleslaw

April 9, 2012
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I already did a version of this coleslaw, but this time I reduced the fat even further. Plus it was time for a few prettier pictures of it. Girlfriend needed a makeover. Bad. As do I, which is why I am making reduced calorie/fat versions of things. Time to slim down. ASAP. After a couple [...]

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Spinach Quiche with a Cornmeal Crust

March 21, 2012

Brunch. It is a wonderful thing. If I had to choose one meal a day: Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, I would choose brunch. Sleep in, brew a big pot of coffee and then eat tons of eggs, carbs, and fresh fruit. I mean, really, what could be better? Mimosas. That would make it better. So…while [...]

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