Description Rajma is comfort food at its best. I like rajma best with simple jeera (cumin) rice. Of course, some roti would be great too. When I was in college, I ate rajma at least once a week. Cheap, nutritious, and comforting. What is not to like? Ingredients 2 cups dry red kidney beans 1 … Read more
Description Indian-inspired lentils the whole family will love and babies, too. Once the dal and rice are at the desired consistency, it’s ready to eat or freeze. Make sure mixture is completely cool before freezing. I use freezer ice trays and small individual glass bowls with lids. Ingredients 1 cup basmati rice 4 ½ cups water, … Read more
Description Boneless chicken breasts cooked over sauerkraut and covered in BBQ sauce. This sounds a little different, but I assure you, it is delicious! It is one of my family’s favorites. The BBQ sauce makes the sauerkraut a little sweet. I like to serve this dish with mashed potatoes. Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast … Read more
Description I’ve always liked this recipe because it is quick and easy. I’m always looking for ways to cut out excess fat so I use reduced-fat cheese and sour cream. I also like to add fiber to make the meal a little healthier for my family so I add black beans and some bell peppers. … Read more
Description An easy, quick, and tasty recipe. The flavors are wonderfully different as they are combined and meld together. Ingredients 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped 8 ounces penne pasta ½ cup crumbled feta cheese Instructions Cook the … Read more
Description Flavorful, simple, and quick! Ingredients 1 clove garlic, sliced 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 zucchinis, sliced 1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained 1 roma tomato, chopped 5 fresh basil leaves ground black pepper to taste Instructions Prepare a skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Cook the garlic in … Read more
Description This is a perfect dish when you have company coming and no idea what to fix them, especially when you don’t want to be boring about dinner. Ingredients 2 tablespoons reduced fat peanut butter 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic, chopped ⅓ teaspoon curry powder 1 dash ground … Read more
Description This delicious vegan recipe can be quickly thrown together from things you probably already have in the kitchen. Ingredients ½ cup uncooked long grain white rice 2 ½ cups water 1 cup red lentils 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 fresh tomato, chopped ⅓ cup chopped celery ⅓ … Read more
Description My father taught me how to make this quick and easy dinner for four. We usually eat this dish with rice and steamed green beans. Note: You can get the oyster sauce in this recipe at your local grocery store in the Asian food department. Ingredients ½ cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce … Read more
Description Simple, deep-fried banana dessert. I’m unsure of cooking time because I’ve never timed myself. I use frozen lumpia wrappers I find at my local Asian store. P.S. This is great with ice cream. Ingredients oil for deep frying ¼ cup brown sugar, or as needed 6 large bananas, halved crosswise and then lengthwise 24 … Read more