Ever since my husband and I were diagnosed as pre-diabetic, I’ve been looking for short-cut meals with manageable carb counts that can be prepared quickly. I’m still figuring all this out. I found Taylor Farms vegetable-based meal kits at Meijer grocery* that I wanted to test. This one, Lemon Pesto Veggies with Pasta + Sauce, $4.99, was decent.
Quinoa Salad With Vegetables and Orange Dressing
Quinoa: KEEN-wah or kee-NO-ah. Either way, it’s an Inca thing. My first attempt at cooking it was a lumpy, gummy disaster. Since then, my research showed that the proper ratio is 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups liquid. Some packages and recipes go with that; my initial foray into the so-called ancient grain (it is actually the seeds … View Post
Buddha Bowl with Peanut Sauce and Chicken
NorthStar Cafe, with three locations, is a favorite Columbus spot. At breakfast, their ham and cheese scone is amazing, as are their sweet potato hash, and their prosciutto and poached eggs on rosemary focaccia. Later in the day, their great salads, peanut slaw or Sweet Basil Burrito might call to me. Customers flock there every Earth Day, when they offer … View Post
Spadaro Pork Chops and Seriously Good Cauliflower
This is the chop recipe I turn to when I’ve thawed or just bought chops and haven’t given any thought to how I want to cook them till I am in the kitchen saying, “Huh. Time to get cooking.” They’re easy and I always have the ingredients (or close enough). And the pan juices are … View Post
