Category Archives: Veggies

Cold Veggie Pizza

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Chrissy

If you’re looking for a different spin on a veggie platter for your next party, look no further than this veggie pizza. It’s a great appetizer, because it is served cold or at warm temperature, so you don’t have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Pizza, Veggies | 4 Comments

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Chrissy

I came across this cauliflower crust pizza on Pinterest, and was instantly intrigued. A low-carb pizza? Sign me up! I was skeptical, of course, but curious enough to try it and see how it tasted. I was pleasantly surprised by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthy, Main Dish, Pizza, Veggies | 123 Comments

Garlic Lemon Chicken & Veggie Kabobs

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Chrissy

I think it’s fair to say that now that we’ve entered April, grilling season is just around the corner. Here in western Pennsylvania, we had a small taste of summer last week, with record-high temperatures reaching into the 80’s. The sudden … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, Grilling, Healthy, Main Dish, Veggies | 1 Comment

Herbed Mashed Potatoes

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Chrissy

Turkey is the obviously the super-star of every Thanksgiving meal, but mashed potatoes are without a doubt, their #1 sidekick. A turkey dinner is not complete without a huge mound of fluffy mashed potatoes on your plate, drowning in thick gravy. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Veggies | 3 Comments

Canning 101: Zesty Salsa

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Chrissy

We go through a lot of salsa in our household, so canning homemade salsa this year was a given. There is nothing better than noshing on fresh salsa made from veggies grown in your garden…in the middle of January. Homemade salsa … Continue reading →

Posted in Canning and Preserving, Dips, Dressings and Condiments, Healthy, Pantry Staples, Veggies | 2 Comments

Canning 101: Basic Tomato Sauce

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Chrissy

Canning season is in full swing in this household. Last year I started slow with just applesauce and apple butter, but this year I have much more ambitious plans. One project that was definitely on my to do list was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Canning and Preserving, Dressings and Condiments, Pantry Staples, Veggies | 5 Comments

Beef & Veggie Stir Fry

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Chrissy

I love to make stir fry’s. With some minimal prep work, they can be quick and easy to make and provide you with a healthy, low carb meal. I love all the beautiful colors of the stir fry, and its a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Healthy, Main Dish, Veggies | 3 Comments

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Chrissy

My husband is very much a meat and potatoes kind of guy, but once in a while, I can slip in something vegetarian and get away with it. These stuffed peppers were a huge hit! They are chock full of … Continue reading →

Posted in Freezer Friendly, Healthy, Main Dish, Quinoa, Veggies | 5 Comments

Confetti Corn

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Chrissy

Summer is now in full swing, which means we fire up our grill almost every night for dinner. Corn is a natural accompaniment to almost all BBQ dishes, but when your cooking for a large group of people, it’s not always practical to … Continue reading →

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Green Monster Smoothie

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Chrissy

Across the internet, there has been a revolution of this tasty smoothie known as the Green Monster. It even has its own website. Basically, you add spinach to your favorite smoothie recipe for a green, nutrition packed smoothie. Since spinach … Continue reading →

Posted in Beverages, Healthy, Snack, Veggies | 2 Comments