This post was sponsored by Keurig. All opinions expressed are, as always, my own. If you’re a coffee lover, you’re going to be ecstatic about the Keurig 2.0 Brewing System. Actually, even if you’re not a coffee lover (like me), you’ll find good use for your Keurig. I did! Get ready to make terrific hot and cold beverages from the most advanced beverage system Keurig has ever built. If you’re novice to the world of Keurig, say goodbye to messy coffee grounds and filters. With the use of handy “K-Cups,” this machine neatly brews a perfect … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
Turkey and Chickpea Stew
January 16, 2015 By Leave a Comment
While we haven't had much snow on the east coast, it is still winter. For my family, that translates to meals that are comforting and filling. As you might've imagined, my slow cooker has been put into overdrive and I feel as though baking in the oven adds another much-needed layer of heat for my apartment. There isn't a week that goes by without some sort of casserole or stew being designed. There should be no intimidation factor here. Most casseroles and stews are hassle-free to make. As long as you're comfortable using a knife, you … [Read more...]
Fried Cauliflower Rice
January 13, 2015 By 2 Comments
If you go online and search for rice-based recipes, there are myriad options. It’s totally overwhelming. Did you know there are more than 40,000 different rice varieties? However, in my research online, I kept finding different variations of one recipe that totally peaked my interest: Cauliflower Fried Rice. At first I mistakenly thought the recipe was a rice dish with bits of roasted cauliflower—a vegetable that is totally underrated in my household. However, Cauliflower Rice doesn’t contain rice at all. The “rice” part of the dish is … [Read more...]
Flounder in Lemon Butter Sauce
January 8, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Back to reality. Back to schedules. Back to meal planning. I took a nice long-two week vacation from making dinners 4-5 nights a week and it was wonderful. Not having to worry about meal planning on a tight weeknight schedule was such a stress relief. However, no sooner did I unpack our bags that I felt the pressure seep back in. I figured I’d ease myself into the dinnertime routine. Last night, I made one of Mom’s simplest recipes: Flounder in Lemon Butter. I knew my daughter wouldn’t be home for dinner so that gave me the … [Read more...]
