Author Archives: erin

Mini Turkey Meatloaf and Maple Green Beans

Posted on November 11, 2012 by erin

Date: November 5, 2012 Recipe: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/mini-turkey-meatloaf-and-maple-green-beans-sheet-pan-dinner  Modifications: Used a bit more sweet potato than called for, added a grated carrot to the meatloaf mixture. Time to table: 20 mins prep, an hour bake time Servings: 4 adults Ben: Like, but far … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Nuggets

Posted on November 7, 2012 by erin

Recipe: http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/babyfingerfood.htm#.UJqx3G_A_5w (scroll down a bit to get to this particular recipe)   1 16-oz  Package frozen broccoli, cooked, drained, and chopped 1 cup whole wheat plain breadcrumbs 1 ½ cups Shredded cheddar cheese 3  Large eggs Preheat oven to 375 1. Lightly coat … Continue reading →

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“Witches Brew” Cheesy Spinach Soup and Monster Sandwiches

Posted on October 31, 2012 by erin

  Date: October 31, 2012 Recipes: http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/10/10/open-monster-face-sandwiches/ – Sandwiches http://www.annies-eats.com/2012/10/04/witches-brew-cheesy-spinach-soup/ – Soup Modifications: Pretty much just followed the recipe – I think we used one more potato than the recipe called for in the soup. Time to table: 20 mins prep, 15 minutes … Continue reading →

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Spinach Artichoke Pasta

Posted on October 30, 2012 by erin

Date: October 22, 2012 Recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/10/spinach-artichoke-pasta/ Modifications: I halved the recipe to fit in an 8×8 pan, and then did bake it for a bit because I wanted to. Time to table: 20 mins prep, 20 mins baking time Servings: 6 … Continue reading →

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Lasagna Soup

Posted on October 14, 2012 by erin

Date: October 10, 2012 Recipe: http://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/2011/03/24/lasagna-soup/ Modifications:  Did not add red pepper flakes. Just used one onion, didn’t measure out 3 cups. Probably didn’t have quite 2 cups of mozzarella since we had to borrow it from our neighbor’s but it … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tamale Pie

Posted on October 11, 2012 by erin

My mom was over, and she is not a cilantro fan 🙂 Date: October 8, 2012 Recipe: http://pinchofyum.com/chicken-tamale-pie Modifications:  Used regular milk, an egg (not egg substitute) and a can of regular (not creamed) corn. May have used slightly more than … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Waffles

Posted on October 10, 2012 by erin

Date: October 3, 2012 Recipe: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2007/11/pumpkin-waffles/ Modifications:  A little bit of my egg yolk got in with my whites, so I had to throw a few away (they don’t beat up if any part of the yolk is in there) so … Continue reading →

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Veggie Pizza

Posted on September 12, 2012 by erin

Date: September 2, 2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2012/08/16/garden-veggie-pizza/ Modifications:  Couldn’t find a “soft garlic herb cheese”, so just used mozzarella. Spread roasted garlic on the crust instead of using the garlic infused oil. Time to table: A million hours, it felt like. Pizza … Continue reading →

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Burrito Bowls

Posted on September 7, 2012 by erin

Date: August 25th, 2012 Recipe: Chipotle cilantro lime rice: (I got the recipe from a website, but I cannot remember where, apologies) Long grain brown rice, cooked according to directions When the rice is done, add 1 T of butter, … Continue reading →

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Corn Chowder

Posted on September 6, 2012 by erin

Date: August 20th, 2012 Recipe: http://www.closetcooking.com/2008/10/corn-chowder.html Modifications:  I pureed the soup a bit at the end with our immersion blender as we prefer thicker soups. I also doubled the recipe so there would be leftovers for lunch. Time to table: 45 … Continue reading →

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