Category Archives: main meal

My New Fave-Simply Yum Quinoa

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Quick and easy has been the overriding theme for the past few months and forseeable future. And of course, that’s a wonderful thing, no matter what!  So here’s one of our favorite one super yummy, super simple, something-for-everyone wonders. Easily … Continue reading →

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Easy Meals, G-Free Style

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

First, a big round of applause for the delicious Diane Eblin for hosting this fun series, 30 Days of Gluten-free Eating. If you don’t know Diane, you should!  She’s always hosting neat events that bring people, information, passion and resources … Continue reading →

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Sniffle Stew (AKA Christmas Curry)

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

It’s that time of year, isn’t it! It’s gotten crazy cold almost overnight near here, and I’m freezing all the time. The cure for the cold weather is a yummy curry. Granted, that’s not the most appetizing of names, but … Continue reading →

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Lentil Stew (and why I love my garden)

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Gardening is such a joy.  I don’t always get a lot of food or exercise out of it, per se, but it’s so delightful to spy a growing watermelon, a new flower budding, my first artichoke–oh!  my babies.  The butterflies, … Continue reading →

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Yummy Red Lentil Dal

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

As I was looking through my recipes, I realized that the number of of (well, mostly) wholesome desserts to food had gotten skewed more toward the dessert side. Which isn’t so much a problem, but I like balance. Since we … Continue reading →

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Lemony Mint Quinoa

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Quinoa is just a perfect food for a summertime dish.  Quick, easy, delicious, naturally gluten free and high in protein and fiber…and easy to take along.  Consider me a big fan.  Generally, I’m partial to my Quinoa Italiana or Southwestern … Continue reading →

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Yum-e-baby shower

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Sea, of Book of Yum, and her DH expecting a beautiful baby boy. Since it’s quite a trek to CA, a virtual baby shower seems a wee bit more practical. And oh, the dishes everyone is bringing! Kate of GF … Continue reading →

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Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Our fabulous host for this months’ Daring Baker challenge is Rosa of Rosa’s Yummy Yums. Our recipe this month is pizza! I was quite excited. I hadn’t had pizza in a LONG time, maybe 4 years or so, so I … Continue reading →

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Pesto time!

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

As always, I leave things to the last minute, and this is pretty much the last hurrah for my basil.   I’m just lucky that the weather has cooperated and that my basil is still around!  I love pesto, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday: Pears

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I was torn between pears and cinnamon for this week’s menu plan ingredient.  Both are such autumn foods.  I love pears, and their lush, juicy sweetness.  The Farmer’s Market is overflowing with pears, and I plan to make a pear … Continue reading →

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