Every couple of weeks I like to break out my slow cooker. This week, I found a recipe on WholeFoods Market that used chicken thighs; they stand up to long, slow cooking without loosing any of their moist flavor. I’ve owned a couple of slow cookers over the last 30-plus years, starting with a one-piece…
Month: January 2017
23 January 2017: Roasted Bell Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa
It’s Meatless Monday! We both love stuffed peppers, but I’m not a huge fan of the ground meat and tomato sauce stuffing. This recipe uses quinoa along with chopped veggies seasoned with cumin and cinnamon. In place of stuffing full peppers, I split them in half – still delish! Visit Whole Foods website for the…
17 January 2017: Indian Red Lentil Soup
It’s cold and damp and definitely a good night for soup! This recipe comes from Whole Foods Market. No kale, no problem – I used spinach in place of the kale this time around. Ingredients: 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 1/2 cup red lentils 2 cups…