Guys, I literally just made up this phenomenal recipe. I made some blueberry compote this morning when I made blueberry pancakes . The girls wanted quesadillas for lunch, so I added the rest with some mozzarella cheese to make this… DELICIOUS!
Category: Vegetarian
Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave
I have made spaghetti squash in the microwave a few times but never really perfected it until now. I usually make spaghetti squash roasted in the oven or in the crock pot, but tonight I wanted to try it in the microwave again.
I used a super sharp knife to pierce the squash all the way to the center in a few places to allow steam out when cooking.
I microwaved it for 5 minutes on high and rotated it 180 degrees and microwaved for another 5 minutes until the squash skin is soft. I removed it from the microwave and let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps the squash to finish cooking inside.
Using a sharp knife, I cut it down the center lengthwise and let it cool. Then I scooped out the seeds. I topped half of it with some olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. I devoured it.
2 days later I used the other half..I cooked down some cherry tomatoes in a pan with some olive oil just until they burst open, about 5 minutes on medium heat. Then I added the spaghetti squash and mixed together. Then I topped it with Parmesan cheese. Pretty amazing! 
Maple Waffles
It is the perfect lazy day around here! We slept in a bit and I made brunch. The girls wanted waffles, sausage, and cheesy eggs, I was happy to oblige! I decided to try out something new, so I added maple syrup to the batter. They turned out perfectly! Headed to the grocery store later, so be on the lookout for a new weekly meal plan =)
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups of milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
3 tablespoons maple syrup (plus more to add to each waffle
Directions
Heat up your waffle iron.
Whisk your eggs. Add the rest of your wet ingredients. Then gently combine and mix the wet and dry ingredients together. Do NOT over mix!!! Lumps are ok!
Spray your waffle iron with Pam or brush with oil. Add a ladle full of batter to the waffle iron and add another dollop of maples syrup on top and swish around with a fork to combine a bit. Cook until your favorite consistency. We are about a 3/4 out of 5 on the waffle dial 😉
Chicken vs. Veggie Rice Bowls
Hey friends! Happy Friday night! I am enjoying a nice night catching up on shows, drinking wine, and eating popcorn! I have finally stopped crying after watching Grey’s Anatomy, so I wanted to share with you a couple of quick throw together recipes. BUT honestly, Grey’s, Parenthood, and now This is Us are the shows I keep watching even though I always cry. Each time either my heart breaks a little, and my soul grows a bit OR my soul is crushed and my heart grows a little. Mostly both.
Anyways. My hubby loves when I make this. I usually make enough for the both of us so we can each have a lunch. Lately I have had to workout less, so I am watching what I eat just a little bit more. I used to be a vegetarian and vegan for 13 years, so I know how to eat super clean and play the food game. I am not giving up anything, just eating as healthy as possible when available and less portions of amazing food. For this, I just added less rice and more veggies to my mix. Mine was made with the leftover rice from Taco Tuesday. I knew I was still going to be hungry, so I ate a yummy grilled cheese dunked in tomato soup from my school cafeteria. Shout out to you, Mrs. Lisa 😉 
Throwback Thursday- Overnight Oats
YUM! Made this for breakfast this week! I needed to use up my yogurt and fruit, so I decided to make this. So glad tomorrow is FRIDAY!
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