Kung Pao Chickpeas

Kung Pao Chickpeas

Chickpea Kung Pao

Meatless Mondays …….you may think this was a recent movement ,but it originated during WW I, urging families to reduce the amount of what they considered key staples to aid the war. Food Will Win The War and Meatless Mondays were born. There’s was a resurgence again in WWII.

It was revived once again in 2003, to address the prevalence of preventable illnesses from the consumption of meat. Continue reading “Kung Pao Chickpeas”

Quick Pasta Carbonara

Quick Pasta Carbonara

Easy Pasta Carbonara

We have been on carb-overload lately!

It’s that time of year when I crave comfort food. For my money, nothing beats a hot steaming bowl of pasta. Seriously, I could eat it until I exploded……which if I don’t lay off will happen……..but, when it’s cold and ugly out (everyday lately) I want pasta!!! Continue reading “Quick Pasta Carbonara”

Cheesy Chili Mac

Cheesy Chili Mac

Cheesy Chili Mac Bowl

Precautionary/Preparedness – Windy Chill Advisory – Wind Chills as low as -24………Quick make some Cheesy Chili Mac!!!!!!

I know other parts of the country have suffered extreme winter weather, but we here in Northern Illinois have really been spared…….for the most part. Not to say that we haven’t had Old Man Winter here, but compared to last year, this winter has been a breeze……. Continue reading “Cheesy Chili Mac”