Tonight’s dinner was really fun to make. I knew that we had all the ingredients to make a stir-fry, and I was in the mood for a stir-fry, but I was trying to think of a new, more exciting way to prepare it. We had asparagus and carrots in the fridge and, tired of the…
Month: May 2018
Spicy Black Bean Tacos
It was Cinco de Mayo this past weekend, and although we did not do anything to celebrate on the actual day, we decided to have a festive dinner this week to prolong the fiesta. Even more appropriately, it’s Taco Tuesday! Tacos are one of our repeat go-to dinners because they typically take so little time…
Date and Nut Bread
Yesterday hubby and I had a full Saturday of exploring, eating, and walking around town, so today, we couldn’t think of anything better to do than to do nothing. We started our lazy Sunday by sleeping in, watching the soccer match on TV and reading, and then I decided to do a little baking in…
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Since I started a new job with a longer commute six months ago, I’ve been trying to find recipes that are freezer-friendly. The idea is that I can have most of the hard work done in advance and be able to just pop something in the oven for a few minutes when I get home…
Saag Aloo with Chickpeas
One of my favorite dishes to order at Indian restaurants is Saag Aloo, or spiced potatoes and spinach. I’m grossly simplifying the taste when I say it is just spices, potatoes, and spinach, but it really is as simple as cooking potatoes and spinach in a mixture of warm, Indian spices. Even though Indian cooking features…
An Imperfect Vegan 