I'll admit a lazy part of me loves the convenience of jarred salsa. Drive to Safeway and spend $2.50 to 4 for a 16 ounce jar is too easy to do but it doesn't mean the salsa is great tasting. Usually it is pretty sharp tasting but for me to make fresh I have to… Continue reading Salsa and Rice
Tag: Dinner
Spinach Alfredo
I was inspired by a recipe I saw on Pinterest for a lower calorie/fat Alfredo sauce but then of course I changed it all around 😉 Wouldn't be me if I didn't! I left out the bacon, used a little less cheese, cooked a roux - not the same I know but it turned out… Continue reading Spinach Alfredo
Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Veggie Version)
In my quest to truly stop eating processed convenience foods - and to clear out our pantry - I used up our last bag of Harmony Valley Vegetable Hamburger Mix. I will miss it, it was an easy way to make a dinner heartier (and that is the issue - I need less crutches in… Continue reading Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Veggie Version)
Roasted Sweet Potato with Peanut Noodles
A bit of extra work, the sweet potatoes are worth it - they would be great just on their own. Add more sweet chili sauce as desired, I kept it milder for the kids - the toddler went crazy over it and he ate a huge bowl! Roasted Sweet Potato with Peanut Noodles Ingredients: 1½… Continue reading Roasted Sweet Potato with Peanut Noodles