Category Archives: tomatoes

Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Posted on June 5, 2012 by erin

Photo from Kate’s instagram Date: 5/21/2012 Recipe: http://www.eating-for-england.com/quinoa-salad-beans-avocado/ Modifications: I made a double batch – in one, I left the cumin out of the dressing since Kate hates it. Time to table: 30 minutes prep Servings: 4-5 adults Ben: Like Erin: … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Foil Packet Tacos

Posted on May 12, 2012 by erin

Date: 5/8/2012 Recipe: http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/sweet-potato-foil-packet-tacos/ Modifications: I used ground turkey, black beans, and did not peel the sweet potatoes. I didn’t have tomato sauce, so I just used some crushed tomatoes instead. We use this taco seasoning recipe. Time to table: 30 … Continue reading →

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Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Shells

Posted on April 28, 2012 by erin

Date: 4/26/2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2009/02/27/sausage-and-spinach-stuffed-shells/ Modifications: I got diced tomatoes for the “chopped tomatoes” called for in the recipe – I’m not sure if there is a different thing actually called chopped tomatoes, but if there is, I couldn’t find it. I … Continue reading →

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Chili Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on April 20, 2012 by erin

Date: 4/18/2012 Recipe: http://weelicious.com/2011/02/02/four-bean-chili-mac-cheese/ Modifications: I added a lot of sour cream since I was using 2% milk and because sour cream is delicious, and I think I used too much pasta so I added more chili and cheese to compensate. … Continue reading →

Posted in black beans, cheese, garlic, green pepper, kidney beans, milk, pasta, pinto beans, sour cream, tomatoes, triple love, turkey, white beans | 1 Comment

Four Bean Chili

Posted on April 19, 2012 by erin

Date: 4/16/2012 Recipe: http://weelicious.com/2011/02/01/four-bean-chili/ Modifications: I used ground turkey instead of beef, and added a chopped bell pepper. Time to table: 30 minutes prep, 6-8 hours cooking time. Servings: A lot – this nearly filled our crockpot – at least 8 … Continue reading →

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Mexican Lasagna

Posted on March 23, 2012 by erin

Date: 3/20/2012 Recipe: 1/2 lb of ground turkey 1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes 1 14 oz can of black beans 1 14oz can of kidney beans 1 14oz can of pinto beans 1 diced sweet potato 1/2 packets of taco … Continue reading →

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Baked ziti

Posted on February 21, 2012 by ben

Date: 2/17/2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2009/07/02/baked-ziti/ Modifications: None Time to table: 45 minutes prep, 75 minutes to bake Servings: 8-10 adults Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Love (the 2nd time with no distractions) Notes: This dish fills a 13×9 pan completely and makes … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Pie

Posted on February 6, 2012 by erin

Date: 1/26/2012 Recipe: http://weelicious.com/2010/08/31/spaghetti-pie/ Modifications: We used ground beef, and added chopped spinach to the sauce mixture. I also baked this in a cake pan instead of a pie pan and it was FULL. Time to table: 30 minutes prep, 30 … Continue reading →

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Crockpot chicken and veggies

Posted on January 26, 2012 by ben

Date: 1/18/2012 Recipe: http://mamaandbabylove.com/2011/04/05/freezer-cooking-with-slow-cooker-recipes/ Modifications: We halved the amount of chicken from 2lbs to 1lb, just because it seemed like a lot of chicken. Time to table: 30 minutes prep, 8 hours crockpot Servings: 2 adults, 1 toddler Ben: Like Erin: … Continue reading →

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Classic Pizza

Posted on January 15, 2012 by erin

Date: 1/13/2012 Recipe: Pizza sauce:  http://lizscookingblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/prosciutto-and-arugula-pizza.html Pizza dough: http://annies-eats.com/2010/04/29/perfect-homemade-pizza-crust-tips-and-tricks/ Toppings: sauteed onions, green peppers (I sauteed them because I prefer them that way and it’s easier for Annie to eat but some prefer them raw and crunchier), mozzarella cheese and pepperoni … Continue reading →

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