Sunday, January 22, 2012

"We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are." - Adelle Davis

B has been really into cooking lately so I just wanted to share a couple of the delicious things he's been dishing out.

Lentil Soup


Not only is this dish easy to make, but it is healthy and delicious.  It is the perfect thing for a working gal like myself because B is sweet enough to package the left overs into lunch-size portions and it reheats perfectly.  Add some veggie wheat thins and you're good to go!

Split Pea Soup


I love love love split pea soup, and Ina Garten's Parker's Split Pea Soup from the Barefoot Contessa cookbook is a fantastic rendition of this classic.  It is hearty and will definitely hit the spot on a cold day.  Fry a few pieces of bacon and crumble on top to amp it up a bit.  Beware that the recipe says that it makes 5-6 servings but in our experience it only turns out 3-4.

Eggplant Panini and Kale Chips


B made this delightful vegetarian meal last week.  We don't have a panini press so he popped the assembled sandwiches in the oven.  Unfortunately I couldn't make it home in time for dinner with him, but he set aside a portion for me to take to work and it reheated wonderfully in the microwave.  Make sure you pick out a good sourdough bread for the paninis.

Homemade Lasagna - Vegetarian and Meat


Now... these lasagnas are not healthy, but they are delicious.  B's mom made them for a post-holiday get together with B's godmother and her hubby and daughter.  They were a definite crowd pleaser, and from what I understand pretty easy to make! (ps she really puts together a beautiful table doesn't she?)

Happy cooking!!

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