Butternut Squash Faux Fries

September 11, 2013 Amanda Plott

These baked Butternut Squash Faux Fries are an amazing alternative to their potato brethren. They taste just as amazing as sweet potato fries, and are remarkably similar, but come in way less on their calorie count!

Not to say anything bad about zucchini, but the health benefits of winter squash far exceeds that of their summer time family. The butternut squash is high in fiber and low in fat, making it a very heart-healthy choice.

This fruit is full of potassium, B6, folate, and last but not least carotenoids! A 1-cup serving will give you nearly half the recommended daily dose of antioxidant-rich vitamin C. And what's more? It's an anti-inflamitory as well...

Simple & Clean Summer Spaghetti

August 1, 2013 Amanda Plott

This is a super simple summer dish that's light, full of flavor, and comes together in all of 15 minutes! There is barely any cooking required. I promise!

Don't be scared. I realize that the tomatoes in this are not cooked. I think that's what keeps this dish so fresh and perfect for summer! Of course, the lemon and fresh basil don't hurt...

Black Bean & Spinach Enchiladas

July 29, 2013 Amanda Plott

Seriously. The pictures don't do these justice!

I was wanting to make enchiladas this week that were vegetarian but had more to them than mere 'cheese'.

Watermelon Salad

July 18, 2013 Amanda Plott

This is a super fun and simple salad that combines some of my favorite traditional summer flavors together in a rather unique way!...

Crock Pot Honey Ginger Chicken

July 16, 2013 Amanda Plott

It's all about the crock pot for me right now! I'm not supposed to be on my foot any more than I need to be for another full week. And let me just say, I cannot wait to get out of this boot and be able to shower again!

Yes, I've been downgraded to bathing since I can't get my bandaged foot wet after a minor surgery I had a week ago.

When I registered my 'shower complaint' with the doctor this morning at my post-op check up... he said it was one of his most common fusses.

Thankfully I haven't had much physical pain. Just the nuisance of not being able to get around very well...

Crock Pot Summer Vegetable Soup

July 9, 2013 Amanda Plott

I've been preparing for my foot surgery that will have already taken place by the time this is posted, and in the process of meal planning I found myself really wanting to make a soup.

I know, it sounds crazy! It's 100+ degrees F. in Texas and I want soup. But, I was craving some comfort food that would be easy for me to deal with in the process of getting surgery-ready and then healing...