living simply and embracing imperfection
…n each freezer bag (you’ll get 1-2 bags from each recipe), label it and put it in the freezer.
You’ll be glad you did.
Lemon-Garlic Roasted Vegetables {and Bisque} 2-3 medium zucchini and/or summer squash 2 sweet bell peppers (orange, red, or yellow) 2 carrots 1 onion 3-4 cloves garlic 1/2 c. mixed fresh herbs (such as basil, rosemary,thyme, chives, and parsley) Zest and juice of one l…
…rt them.
The truth is, I wasn’t trying to be healthy when I started this, I was just trying to use up extra zucchini!
5. The ingredient I feel is the signature of this recipe? Balsamic vinegar. Add 2-4 tablespoons to each pan to really enhance the vegetables, and resulting sauce, when roasted.
6. Finish off the layers with garlic and any herbs you’d like. Peel and slice or mince garlic, scattering and push…
…d Vegetable Wraps.” And we didn’t even miss the meat.
Easy Grilled Vegetables (With Variations)
About 4 cups of any vegetables, chopped or sliced (depending on the type) into roughly equal pieces About 2 Tb. olive oil 1 Tb. minced garlic (3-4 large cloves) Salt and pepper 1 tsp. red pepper flakes (or to taste, and of course it’s optional, but so good…) optional: herbs and seasonings (Italian, chili powder, onio…
…generally do what you have to do when trying to fit counters. And it was pretty hard cutting them. Brian bought a special saw which helped, but they were a bear. Cost: *Butcher block counters = $630 (2 8-ft + 2 6-ft pieces) *Conditioner, stain, finish & supplies = $43 (there’s another post coming about what we used – and what we learned) *Circular saw blade for oak = $35 Total cost for counters =…
…>No. Let’s not.
“Easy Peasy” Roasted Chicken and Vegetables juice of 1 lemon 1/4 water 1/4 c. olive oil 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary salt and pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 to 2 lbs. potatoes (about 6 large), cut into 1-inch chunks 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2-1/2 cups) 1 large onion, cut into chunks 2-3 lbs. chicken pieces (breasts, le…
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