RECIPE: Spicy Vegetable Stir Fry
A few weeks ago my husband and I went to grab sushi at Ko Fusion in downtown Champaign. We ordered a couple of rolls and an udon bowl with vegetables and shrimp. It was a hit and my husband was like why don’t we try making something like that at home? So I was like, […]
Feed Yourself – Basic Recipes: Veggies II
The Feed Yourself series is dedicated to individuals that cook just for their selves. This goes out to everyone that finds them self wanting to cook but dreading the time, effort, and all the clean up needed to just cook for one. It can honestly be a quick, easy, and enjoyable process! The prior Feed […]
RECIPE: Rice with Veggies
Hello all, It’s Sunday and I’ve got a new recipe for you all. Rice is a side dish to a ton of recipes but white rice is incredibly starchy. Brown rice is disliked by most of the people I know (myself included) so I usually don’t tell people to try switching to it but one […]
Eggplants are a fruit?
Eggplants are technically a fruit – did you know that? How do you feel about eggplants? I personally love them grilled or sautéed in a salad but my husband is not too fond of them so I don’t cook them that often, but I might throw them into the rotation. Especially after the refresher on […]
Feed Yourself – Basic Recipes: Veggies I
The Feed Yourself series is dedicated to individuals that cook just for their selves. This goes out to everyone that finds them self wanting to cook but dreading the time, effort, and all the clean up needed to just cook for one. It can honestly be a quick, easy, and enjoyable process! Veggies are an essential […]
RECIPE: Sweet Potato Fries
Hello all, Sweet potatoes are a great starch option that can be prepped in many ways. The easiest being baked while in the skin (you literally just throw it in the oven and leave it alone for an hour). But if you’re looking to spice it up a bit oven baked sweet potatoes are delicious! […]
RECIPE: Fajitas
Hello all, My apologies – I’ve been a tad inconsistent with my recipe postings but no more! It’s Sunday Funday and I’ve got a great recipe: Fajitas! Ok, I know it’s not something new but it is a quick and versatile recipe that incorporates a ton of veggies so I love it. Ok, enough talking […]
Eating More Veggies via Fun Names
Hello all, I used to be a believer in simple names for recipes but this is changing my mind. It’s amazing how much effect things have on a subliminal level. This study showed that naming veggies with exciting (and still accurate, of course) names led to higher consumption. Try using this tactic at home! No […]
RECIPE – Bean Enchiladas + Veggies
Hello all, Sorry for the delayed recipe but it’s here! I’m always on the lookout for vegetarian recipes, and to be honest they tend to be my easier recipes. This is an absolute fav of my husband and I. Easy to make and tastes delish. I love it because even though it uses refried beans, […]
RECIPE: Chickpea & Green Bean Salad
Hello all, I’ve got a great new recipe that can serve as your vegetable and starch all in one.It could also be a great snack or even an entree if you beef it up with some protein (pun totally intended!). I would choose something like feta cheese for the added protein. And if you’re fasting, […]