Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

Jalapeño Popper Wontons Meatless Monday Football Food

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Who is ready for some football food? Since I was visiting my kids this weekend at Indiana University and I was headed to my first tailgate party, I was thinking about all kinds of yummy tailgate munchies. These Jalapeño Popper Wontons are perfect for football fans everywhere. Jalapeño PopperWontons These Jalapeño Popper Wontons are easy to customize by adding more or less jalapeño based on your spiciness tastes. Normally, you would … [Read more...]

Honey Garlic Roasted Brussels and Butternut Squash

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. While I am still not ready for any pumpkin recipes quite yet, I am ready to start embracing some butternut squash. Of course there are endless ways to cook with squash, but my favorite is to roast it. Combine them with some Brussels sprouts and you've got a delicious side. These Honey Garlic Roasted Brussels and Butternut Squash are always a staple in my fall meal planning.   Honey Garlic Roasted Brussels and Butternut … [Read more...]

Quinoa White Bean Pizza Pesto Burgers Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Now that everyone is back at school and perhaps back on track with more cooking and family meals, it's the perfect time to try out some new healthy recipes. When I whisked up those Pizza Pesto Egg Muffins last week, I realized how much I really loved pesto. I figured, why not keep up the streak? This week I am sharing my Quinoa White Bean Pizza Pesto Burgers with you all. Quinoa White Bean Pizza Pesto Burgers Making your own veggie … [Read more...]

Pesto Pizza Egg Muffins & Back 2 School Breakfast ideas

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Happy Labor Day! Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. This week it's all about Back to School breakfast over here. I am always looking for new ways to enjoy my eggs and these Pesto Pizza Egg Muffins are a new fave of mine. Pesto Pizza Egg Muffins Of course there are endless ways to mix up your egg muffins. You can basically add anything into them and they are delicious. These protein packed bites of goodness will fill up the tummies of you and your family as you send … [Read more...]

Sweet and Spicy Apple Jicama Slaw Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Wow we are already into the last Monday of August. My how this summer has flown by! I could not let summer end without sharing one last BBQ party worthy salad with you all. This Sweet and Spicy Apple Jicama Slaw is just the dish to send summer off with a delicious end. Sweet and Spicy Apple Jicama Slaw This Sweet and Spicy Apple Jicama Slaw could not be easier to throw together for a last minute BBQ or quick family meal side. … [Read more...]

Summer Bounty Pearled Cous Cous Salad

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Today's recipe is updated from a previous post. I could not let summer and all it's fantastic veggies go by without one more salad. I knew I wanted to combine all of the summer goodness into one delicious salad and, if I say so myself, I think I've done it with this Summer Bounty Pearled Cous Cous Salad with Cilantro Jalapeño Dressing. Summer Bounty Pearled Cous Cous Salad with Cilantro Jalapeño Dressing I was looking to create … [Read more...]

Simple Summer Pappardelle Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. All summer, I have been about simple, easy meals with minimal ingredients. I've been taking advantage of seasonal veggies to maximize taste and flavor and this Simple Summer Pappardelle is a perfect summer dinner for the whole family. Simple Summer Pappardelle Continuing to minimize my time in the kitchen this summer, I am looking for quick, healthy and flavorful meals. I was feeling in pasta mood this week (ha when I am not?) but … [Read more...]

Summer Zucchini, tomato and Feta Pie Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for meatless Monday today. In my quest to continue eating seasonally and use up what I have in my fridge, I've come up with a light and delicious recipe for you today. This Summer Zucchini, tomato and Feta pie is perfect for a light dinner or brunch. Cradled in Phyllo dough instead of a heavy crust, it's perfect for summer eats. Summer Zucchini, tomato and Feta Pie I like to think of this Summer Zucchini, Tomato and Feta pie as a lightened up quiche of … [Read more...]

Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares

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With an abundance of fresh summer fruit and veggies in my house these days, I knew I wanted to do some baking this week. I could not decide whether I wanted to bake banana bread or zucchini muffins or blueberry muffins. My indecisiveness led to this delicious combination of everything. Today I am sharing these Blueberry, Banana Carrot and Zucchini Squares with you. Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday. Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares With all of the summer … [Read more...]

5 minute Cucumber Pineapple Gazpacho Soup

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am all about staying cool in this summer heat and looking for new ways to do it. No one wants to spend any more time in the hot kitchen this time of year. Today, I have a super easy and crazy healthy 5 minute Cucumber Pineapple Gazpacho soup to share. 5 Minute Cucumber Pineapple Gazpacho Soup I had some girl friends over for a lunch date last week and they could not get enough of this Cucumber Pineapple Gazpacho Soup. Seriously, … [Read more...]

Summer Watermelon and Grain Bowl Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Since most of the country has been having a heat wave the past few weeks, it seem appropriate to share a refreshing made for summer meal. This Summer Watermelon and Grain Bowl hits the spot and keeps you cool as a cucumber. Summer Watermelon and Grain Bowl There is really nothing better on a hot summer day than watermelon am I right? Pair that with some cool cucumbers and greens and grains and you've got yourself the perfect meal. … [Read more...]

Vegan Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom Meatballs

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I had every intention of bringing you a patriotic red, white and blue recipe today but that just did not happen. What did happen were these amazingly delicious Vegan Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom Meatballs. I promise even your meat loving family members will eat these up! Vegan Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom Meatballs I made a huge batch of these Vegan Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom Meatballs for a dinner party and found all … [Read more...]