Vegetarian Meatloaf & Macaroni Casserole

July 13, 2021 Amanda Plott

So, I saw the idea for this casserole the other day and just knew that I was going to have to make it myself and in my own way. First of all, I didn’t need a 13x9'“ dish casserole since my family unit is small and, while I force leftovers, there’s only so many days in the week. That’s why I halved the recipe right off the bat.

I also work really hard to limit the amount of meat we eat, so I thought it would be pretty fun to try and make a meatloaf into a vegetarian dish. I guess you can just call me crazy. But, I’m happy to report back that it totally worked out and it worked out SO well…

Skinny Orange Creamsicle Italian Soda

July 4, 2021 Amanda Plott

It’s America’s birthday and while we’ve got some rain in the forecast, I’m bringing on the sunshine with this Skinny Orange Creamsicle Italian Soda! The first time I had a creamsicle Italian soda was waaaay back when I was just a little brat and my dad worked at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. They made creamsicles and they were always one of my absolute favorite treats when visiting.

This Skinny Orange Creamsicle Italian Soda is more on par with my tastes these days though, with a lot less sugar and still all the deliciousness! It’s creamy and dreamy and orangey goodness that is so crazy simple to make…

Vegetarian Cheeseburger Salad

May 13, 2021 Amanda Plott

I don’t know. Sometimes you just can’t decide between things. Today I wanted a cheeseburger. Also a salad. Also something meatless. What does that mean? Time for a Vegetarian Cheeseburger Salad! I’ve made a few renditions of a burger bowl/salad before. Some with meat. Some without. This one has to be one of my favorites.

It’s a fun combination of three things that I absolutely adore. Less meat. More veggies. And crazy easy! this dinner takes well under 30 minutes to make and it’s something that everyone at the dinner table is sure to love. Meat-eater or no…

Spring Vegetable Crustless Quiche

April 29, 2021 Amanda Plott

I’ve made a lot of crustless quiches in the past, and with Spring in full swing, I decided to make one that used up the bounty of veggies that Spring offers up such as spinach, mushrooms, and asparagus. Unlike some of my other quiches, I wanted this one to be the absolute start of the plate. So, I stuffed it full of veggie goodness, used more eggs, less milk, and ended up with a low calorie, high flavor dish that was perfectly suited to Spring.

I think one of my favorite things about quiche has to be that it can literally be enjoyed as a meal at any time of day; breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner… any and all! When enjoying with breakfast or as brunch, I serve it with fresh fruit. But if it’s al lunch or dinner option, I dress it up with a soup and/or salad!…

Chickpea & Spinach Curry

March 16, 2021 Amanda Plott

Yep, still over here trying to eat less meat. The more delicious vegetarian options that I can come up with at this point, the better. And this Chickpea & Spinach Curry is so quick, easy, and tasty that it may just have to go into the weekly rotation.

This curry is made all in one pan, making it perfect for easy clean up on a weeknight. It’s also fairly quick to make with only about 15 minutes of cook time and hardly any prep work needed. Another good thing about it is that it reheats really well. So if you’re looking for a meal prep lunch idea, this would be a great choice!…

Vegetable Pot Pie

February 2, 2021 Amanda Plott

It’s been a bit chilly here in the mornings. And yes, it does get chilly in Texas. While there’s cooler days and nights around for another 6 weeks thanks to a wonderful and all knowing groundhog, I thought I would keep with he trend and make a delicious, hearty, and filling veggie pot pie.

I’ll be honest in that most pot pies are a no-go for me if only because they’re usually full of heavy creams, and bound together in a lot of dough. So, I decided to swing the other way with this one and used one of my older tricks of phyllo dough as the crust and lots and LOTS of veggies!…