Gerry's Quick Broccoli & Hot Chili Pepper Pasta~pg. 128

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I knew I needed to make something quick for supper last night since we were babysitting the grandkids. I had some broccoli in the fridge that needed to be used so I decided to try out this recipe.

I chose to use udon noodles for the pasta and added 1/2 C. cubed tofu that I had stir-fried in a little sesame oil. The recipe called for 1/3 C. flax oil and that seemed like an awful lot so I reduced the oil and it turned out perfect. It still needed some spice and seasoning so I added some Bragg's and Sriracha sauce to mine since my hubby likes his mild! 

Sausage-Zucchini Pizza

Quick and easy pizza for supper!

I like meals that are healthy and quick to make when I don't feel like cooking. This is really easy to put together and tastes great!

Freschetta Artisan Thin Pizza Crust (it's vegan)

your choice of pizza sauce and amount

1/2 C. Lightlife Gimme Lean Sausage-sauteed and crumbled

1/2 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced

1/4 C. red onion, chopped

      -lightly saute' zucchini and onion in small amount of oil until crisp-tender

3-4 red sweet mini peppers, sliced

1/2-3/4 C. Daiya mozzarella shreds

Layer all ingredients in order and cook following pizza pkg. directions.

Bran Muffins~pg. 272

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Love this muffin recipe~hearty, healthy and delicious. I can put these in the freezer for a quick breakfast.

Power Salad!

This is usually what I have for lunch every day if I don't have any good leftovers from the night before! Organic spinach and romaine lettuce; red onion; tomato; organic cucumber; peperoncini; garlic-stuffed green olives; dried cranberries; pepitas (pumpkin seeds); sliced sweet mini pepper. It's all topped off with a little of Annie's Tuscany Italian or Goddess dressing and a few croutons. Delish! Sometimes I'll switch out the cucumber with organic celery and use sunflower seeds or toasted pine nuts.

Groovy Garden Vegetable Casserole~pg. 155

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All the yummy veggies for the casserole.

 I love that this has kale in it. I'm always looking for ways to get more greens in my life!

The top of the casserole looked so naked so I sprinkled some Daiya mozzarella on top and put back in the oven for a few minutes to melt. Then I garnished it with sliced sweet mini peppers.

This is a nice, comforting casserole.

I like my food a little spicier so I topped mine with some Sambal Oelek chili paste. Yum!

Wolffie's Peanut Butter Cookies~pg. 223

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Everyone needs a homemade peanut butter cookie every now and then, right?!

These were just as good as Daniyell's Peanut Butter Cookies on pg. 219!

Shirley's Cajun Red Beans & Rice~pg. 151

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Garden of the Gods-Colorado Springs, Colorado

Seems like forever since I added a post. Being in a place like this makes the time disappear! It was nice to get back home though so I could cook my own  meals again. It gets old trying to scrutinize a menu every time you go out to eat. Back to reality now!

This was a nice, easy recipe to get back into the groove of cooking.

One pot meals~my favorite!