I think I’ve changed this recipe sufficiently over the years to finally claim it as my own, though the original came from my mom. I actually usually make muffins instead of bread, just because they’re easier to make and eat. This is one of my favorites!

2/3 c honey (replaced the sugar in the original recipe)
1/2 [...]

This recipe comes, thanks to Facebook, from a gradeschool friend. Made it last night for some friends and they all liked it. I’ll be making it again. Probably soon.

1/4 c olive oil
1 pkg extra firm tofu, cut into small cubes
1 lg onion, diced or thinly sliced
1/4 c brown sugar
2 or 3 bell peppers, [...]

I know, that sounds like an oxymoron, but what else would you call them?
I made these for the first time for my husband’s birthday a couple of weeks ago. They went over well. (In fact I’m posting the recipe now because my mother-in-law asked for it!) I used a recipe from a friend [...]

This recipe came from the mother of a former roommate. I’ve “healthified” them somewhat, but I’d still like to experiment with making them lower in sodium. In the meantime, here’s my recipe. These are always a hit!

20 oz frozen chopped spinach
2 c herbed stuffing mix (non-cubed)
1 c parmesan cheese
1 pkg onion soup mix
2-3 cloves crushed [...]

This idea came from a bed and breakfast I stayed in with a friend in the San Juan Islands a couple of years ago, where the host served pumpkin waffles. He showed us the recipe in an old Sunset magazine, and I came home and experimented.
I have yet to find a from-scratch whole wheat pancake recipe I [...]

This recipe came from Martha Stewart; I saw her make it on the Today show a few years ago. I’ve always loved butternut squash, but this has become one of my favorite ways to eat it. I’ve reduced the oil she called for, but otherwise it’s pretty much the same.

1 large butternut squash
salt & pepper
1 [...]

I got this idea from the restaurant J. Alexander’s. It’s one of their vegetable sides. I don’t know exactly how they make it, but this is how I’ve done it!

1 spaghetti squash
salt
pepper
olive oil
tomato sauce
shredded parmesan cheese (optional) or finely chopped pine nuts (optional)

Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place cut side [...]

This was one of my most favorite meals when I worked at the Lifestyle Center of America. I made it a week or two ago and still liked it!
Beans

3 c cooked red kidney beans
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 of a medium onion, diced
1/4 of a green pepper, diced
1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c chunky tomato [...]

This is another one of those family favorites that can’t be improved upon! Oh, I “healthify” it a bit when I make it, but I’ve never found any way to make this better. We usually eat this for Sunday morning breakfast. Used to be with scrambled eggs and some vegetarian “sausages”, but I also like [...]

I won’t claim that these are authentically Mexican, but they satisfy my craving for Mexican at home. I made them in the crockpot this time, but I’ve also cooked them on the stove many, many times. Here are directions for both.

3 c pinto beans, rinsed and picked over
1 medium onion, diced
4 or 5 cloves garlic, minced
1 [...]