One of my favorite things about cold weather is all of the chili. Topped with heaps of sour cream, tortilla strips and cilantro– or, just plain– is glorious! It warms my bones to the core. This vegetarian chili is made with three types of beans (red, white and black), crushed tomatoes and lots of carrots, [Read More…]
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche
There are a million quiche recipes out there, but my favorite remains the same: broccoli and cheddar quiche. I can’t pinpoint why, but I’m like a moth to a flame with it! Ah, I know one reason: fresh broccoli. There’s nothing like it. Sure, the frozen store bought stuff is convenient, but the flavor just isn’t there. Pile [Read More…]
Tortellini with Broccoli Pesto
Put your basil away and make way for broccoli pesto! You’ll fall in love with this super fast and healthy dinner that’s ready within 30 minutes. Oh yeah, babe. Please don’t use frozen broccoli. It’s one extra step, chopping the broccoli crowns into florets, but it’s so worth it! You can taste the freshness and [Read More…]
Crock-Pot Vegetable Lasagna
An easy dinner that’s both skinny and delicious! This Crock-Pot Vegetable Lasagna is a “set it and forget about it” slow cooker recipe that is perfect dish to warm up your bones on a cold night. Did I mention it makes for even better leftovers? Making a lasagna in a crock pot is no different [Read More…]
Three Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Shells
What’s a Sunday afternoon without some good Italian cooking?! Growing up, macaroni and meatballs was a staple for a late Sunday lunch. The aroma of sautéing onions and garlic still brings back some of the greatest memories. About two weekends ago (I know, I’m late posting this!), I made two trays worth of these Three Cheese [Read More…]
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Roasted butternut squash. CHECK. Heaps of mozzarella cheese. CHECK. Crumbled crispy bacon. CHECK. Usually I could tell you one or two things missing in a dish. Maybe an extra crunch, more of that, less of this. There always seems to be room for improvement, which makes cooking so much fun. But THIS butternut squash mac [Read More…]
Quinoa and Kale Crustless Quiche
This is a staple in the Kinder household: Quinoa and Kale Crustless Quiche. It’s great to have in the fridge for a healthy snack, work lunch or easy dinner. I like pairing this quiche with a side salad or bowl of soup. Over the last year kale has really risen in popularity. From kale chips [Read More…]
Spinach & Mushroom Crustless Quiche
A quiche is like a blank canvas — you can turn it into anything you want. Savory? Sure. Cheesy? Absolutely. Hearty? Definitely. It also makes a great dish when you’re worried about losing power. About a week ago New Jersey was preparing for Hurricane Sandy, and I the same in the kitchen. I prepared a [Read More…]
Grandma’s Eggplant Rollatini
As a welcome gift into my husband’s family I received his Grandma’s cookbook — both coming from an Italian family, you have to understand how important this is. It’s unspoken but I’m expected to learn (and master!) as much as I can. Luckily, I enjoy cooking! Earlier this week I gave eggplant rollatini, except [Read More…]