Monthly Archives: September 2015

Artichoke-Spinach Lasagna

Posted on September 30, 2015 by peppertree

This turned out to be really good, although next time I make it, I will use another pasta sauce. I couldn’t find either of my favorites, and I didn’t love the one I picked. This wasn’t too difficult to put … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Soup

Posted on September 28, 2015 by peppertree

We are heading into soup weather! Although for me, any time is a good time for soup. This recipe is super easy, and tasted great! There’s not a whole lot to it, so to jazz it up, maybe you could … Continue reading →

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Roasted Mushrooms on White Bean Puree

Posted on September 24, 2015 by peppertree

I thought this would be so much better than it was. 😦 The mushrooms could have been cooked longer (they were very watery). The white bean puree was really good. I like the idea of this, but I probably won’t … Continue reading →

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Turnip Fries

Posted on September 23, 2015 by peppertree

I think these might actually be “Rutabaga Fries”! It was husband’s job to pick up the turnips, and he said all he saw was the rutabagas, and he googled it and they were basically the same thing. In any case, … Continue reading →

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Eggs with Chickpeas, Spinach, and Tomato

Posted on September 21, 2015 by peppertree

This picture doesn’t look like much, but really, this dish was awesome! Next time I am doubling it because we all wanted seconds! Well, not my 5 year old. 😉 I would double everything, and maybe serve it with some … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Potato Soup

Posted on September 17, 2015 by peppertree

Ugh, this one did not turn out at all. There was hardly any liquid, and it was just really bland. My two kids didn’t like it, and I barely finished my bowl. Fail. rating: 2 Cheesy Potato Soup (Cooking Light) … Continue reading →

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Warm Brown Rice and Chickpea Salad with Cherries and Goat Cheese

Posted on September 16, 2015 by peppertree

I was VERY surprised by this recipe. This dish was EXCELLENT! I could eat this every week. My kids didn’t love it, but oh well. This is super-easy to make and comes together in no time. LOVED it. rating: 9.8 … Continue reading →

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Grilled Portobello-Goat Cheese Pitas

Posted on September 15, 2015 by peppertree

I thought these would be better. 😦 The best part about this recipe is the bread. I will prepare my pita bread like this from now on! This one just didn’t wow me. Meh. rating: 3 Grilled Portobello-Goat Cheese Pitas … Continue reading →

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Frittata with Spinach, Potatoes, and Leeks

Posted on September 8, 2015 by peppertree

My 8 year old LOVED this. I was really surprised! This was good, and husband mentioned a couple of times how much he liked it. My only problem with it was at the end, when I put it under the … Continue reading →

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Creamy Butternut, Blue Cheese, and Walnut Cavatappi

Posted on September 1, 2015 by peppertree

Hello! Remember me? Sorry for the delay in posts…I have been super busy moving to a new state! We are still not settled in, but we are getting there. Last night I cooked for the first time, and this is … Continue reading →

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