In my search for summer meals that I can prep early in the day, this Rainbow Rice Salad fit the bill perfectly. It has all our favorite veggies–tomatoes, peppers, and corn–with a kicky cilantro lime dressing. I adapted a recipe I found at Family.com for my family by omitting the jalapeno (too much for my …
Vegetarian
Do you rip recipes out of magazines, with the intention of trying them someday? I do it all the time, and a few times a year I review the pile and decide to just DO IT. This Spinach Rice Cakes recipe sounded great because we all love spinach and I often have leftover rice around, …
This homemade black bean and corn salsa is delicious for snacking, topping tacos, and more. Black bean salsa is a great way to add some extra protein to your favorite meals. If you haven’t tried corn salsa yet you are missing out! Corn salsa with black beans is filled with colorful vegetables and tastes amazing, …
Need a filling family dinner that’s also meatless? We love this Vegetarian Baked Ziti. One of our favorite meals in years past was baked ziti, but as we’re trying to eat healthier and adjust to special diets, I’ve learned to remake some of those recipes. This vegetarian baked ziti with gluten-free pasta gives my family …
This Spinach Feta Pasta Salad is one of my most-requested recipes! It’s one of our family favorites and we enjoy it year round. Is this a healthy recipe? How do you get my kids to eat cooked spinach? Serve it with their favorite things–pasta, cheese, and olives–and they’ll be happy. My three love this easy …
My twin girls are turning 5 this weekend–it’s a big deal!–and when I asked what they wanted for their “special birthday dinner,” they requested Pulled Pork Sandwiches and this, their favorite version of macaroni & cheese. It’s funny, because when I first started making this, there was a revolt from the kids about how it’s …