There’s Fungus Among Us

Mushrooms, specifically. We both hated mushrooms. And now we both like them (dare I say, love?). I don’t know if I encountered many mushrooms growing up – though I think my mom threw a can of them into meals here and there and used cream 

Slow Cooker Baked Beans

I love baked beans – a lot.  I don’t like many canned baked beans, but I used to love these: yes, baked beans with chicken.  I used to eat half a can and call it dinner.  Kind of gross, huh?  I’m not sure that they 

Swiss Chard and Chickpeas

Swiss Chard and Chickpeas Servings: 2 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil Swiss chard 1/4 cup green garlic (Sub 1/4 c green onions and 1 clove of garlic) 1/2 cup garbanzo beans drained and rinsed 1 teaspoons thyme, crushed with your fingers 1/4 cup feta 1 

Mashed Cheddar Chili Zucchini

This was a tasty side dish and a great way to use up extra zucchini.  The picture is ugly, but it’s tasty and easy Mashed Cheddar Chili Zucchini   1/2 tablespoon canola oil or cooking spray 2-3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 medium 

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Teriyaki and Cilantro

This was a super-simple recipe that I made in March.  It was tasty – nothing that blew my mind, but I’d make it again. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Teriyaki and Cilantro 6 T (about 1/3 cup) teriyaki sauce (San-J Teriyaki sauce is gluten-free)3 large sweet 

Sautéed Mushrooms with Spinach and Pepper

I’m on a quest to like mushrooms, and I think I’m part-way there.  I don’t know that I’ll ever love them raw, but cooked with some sort of sauce, I’m becoming a fan.  This would be excellent served over quinoa, rice, cooked rye berries, or