I present to you my latest creation: Spinachiladas. We just had these for the second time and again everyone pretty much licked their plates clean. I've been asked to put these into heavy rotation in our family's menu, so you know they've got to be pretty yummy in the tummy, right? Spinachiladas 12 corn tortillas cooking oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 c green onions, sliced black pepper to taste 1/2 c water 6 oz bag of baby spinach 1/2 … [Read more...]
Vegetarian (baked-not-fried) Stuffed Jalapenos
After yesterday's visit to the farmers' market, I realized that I had purchased entirely too many jalapeno peppers. I've always been a fan of broiling them stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon, but today I wanted a meat-free alternative. I headed to the kitchen and through this together. Vegetarian (baked-not-fried) Stuffed Jalapenos 12 of the largest jalapenos you can find 2 c fresh spinach 2 c shredded cheddar cheese 2/3 c black beans 3 green … [Read more...]
Stuffed Mushrooms
"This is the best thing anyone could ever eat!!" -- Elliott, 4 yrs So, because I'm transitioning over to the world of vegetarianism, I'm experimenting with quick, easy recipes that I can make for myself while also preparing meals for the rest of the family. This afternoon's experiment led to an instant favorite. They were so good, in fact, that the kiddos ate them out from under me. Great success! Stuffed Mushrooms 10-12 shitake mushrooms 6-8 cloves … [Read more...]