The kitchen has not always been my place to shine but with practice I have found my happy place in preparing food for my family. Here are a few recipes I have tried and enjoyed, including the lenten meatless meals.

 

Main Dishes

In the Kitchen: Trader Joe’s Wonton Soup

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Quick and Easy Cheesy Pasta with Spinach and Kale

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

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Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce with Pureed Veggies

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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Healthier Spaghetti & Meatballs

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Slow Cooker Rotisserie-Style Chicken

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Tyler Florence’s Chicken Meatball and Tortellini Soup

 

Meatless Meals

 

 Moroccan Style Chickpea Chili

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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Kale

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Lower Fat Baked Mac and Cheese

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Katie’s TJ Chili Cornbread (& Vegetarian Chili)

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Soy Charizo Tostadas with Homemade Refried Beans

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Minestrone Soup

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Quesadillas & Low-Fat Broccoli Slaw

 

Baked Goods/Breakfast

Homemade Coconut Granola 

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Donuts

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Whole Wheat Baked Chocolate Donuts

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Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies

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Carrot Apple Muffins

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Banana Honey Oatmeal Cookies

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Strawberry Pancakes

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Banana Blueberry (Lower Fat But Still Delicious) Muffins

Sides, Salads & Salsas

Country Potato Salad

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Greek Salad

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Southwestern Black Bean and Corn Salad

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Corn & Tomato Relish

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Easy 5-Minute Salsa

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Pineapple Mango Salsa

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Low-Fat Broccoli Slaw

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BC’s Easy Guacamole

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