We keep it pretty simple around here, meat and veggies and rarely a recipe. I prep for the in-house chef mostly. I can make a mean salad and a darn good sandwich, but we try to go light on the carbs. When the meat requires fire, Kody is the guy. He kills it on the grill and the gas-top stove.
Taco Salad. Meat courtesy of Kody. Chopping and assembly by me.In the freezer section of your local grocery store.Our go-to for leftovers. Taco meat on the front. Grilled chicken on the back. Gluten-free cauliflower crusts.Grilled sausage with sautéed mushrooms and onions to the left. Bacon to the right. Tomatoes from the farmer’s market. Another leftover success.Baked cod and grilled asparagus, summer squash, and zucchini. A squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of parmesan.Leftover zucchini, squash, and asparagus in my omelet. And steak, too, I think.Sautéed Brussels Sprouts. Olive oil, salt, and pepper. Maybe teriyaki. I love them oven-roasted even more.Speaking of oven-roasted, broccoli and carrots. Aren’t they lovely?And the most gorgeous butter leaf lettuce. No roasting necessary.Egg salad lettuce-wrap. That grilled chicken (salad) sometimes reappears here, too.Lunchmeat from the deli. Cobb-ish Salad, anyone?Kody’s first ever homemade pasta and Bolognese. OMG!
The other day my friend Rhonda asked me what aspect of life I will keep post-pandemic, and this is it. More meals at home. Our few dining experiences out in recent months don’t even compare. Some lessons we learn the hard way.
If you don’t know Rhonda, well, she’s an optimist, who finds silver linings, lifts others up, shares positively good stuff, and gave me a little award. Check out her blog. And thanks so much, Rhonda, for the recognition and inspiration!
I’ll check it out sometime. I adopted the plant-based diet for a year or so after seeing What the Health. It was easy when my husband ate the same way. Now, I just appreciate the fact that he cooks. But, I do struggle with that cognitive dissonance.
You’re doing great with your in-home cooking. Keep it up. I became 100% vegetarian this year. I use cauliflower rice but had no idea there’s also a cauliflower pizza crust. I don’t miss eating meat, but I do miss eating cheese dishes.
Thanks, Rosaliene! I’ve done that before, and I might again. I love my veggies, and reincorporating cheese was hard on my system, which probably should tell me something.
Wow, Crystal – talk about blossoming delight! When I saw the first photo, I was stunned, yet the wonders kept coming, and improving. Don’t know how you and Kody managed it, but you did!
When I first tried cauliflower crust, I was skeptical but soon was won over. Then, to learn what you did with it and leftovers, amazing! To think, the caliber of food coming from your kitchen. And these, largely, are leftovers too. Even with punches pulled, you and Kody still hit it out of the park!
Much as you two know your ways around a stove, grill, etc., your photography rivals the food’s excellence. The framing and colors are equally mouth-watering.
Hello, my friend. Thank you so much. Tonight was pulled pork tacos via crockpot. Another OMG. And there are more pizzas in our future. I failed to mention the barbecue sauce. That’s how I see the pulled pork pizza going down. Oh, and I have some Oscar Wilde aged Irish cheddar. I have to go to sleep so I can wake up and eat again.
Pizza is my long-standing weakness. The cauliflower crust is a nice compromise. As for omelette, me neither. The hubs has all-things-breakfast on lockdown.
Faith + Gratitude = Peace + Hope 
GO VEGAN! Please watch the movie The Game Changers. Have a great day! Jerry
LikeLike
I’ll check it out sometime. I adopted the plant-based diet for a year or so after seeing What the Health. It was easy when my husband ate the same way. Now, I just appreciate the fact that he cooks. But, I do struggle with that cognitive dissonance.
LikeLike
Wow! Everything looks delicious! Now, I am hungry. haha!
LikeLike
Thank you, Melissa! It seems I’m always hungry these days. Ha!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I just ate breakfast, but your post has made me hungry again. It all looks great. Thanks for sharing and stay well Crystal. Allan
LikeLike
And all this talk of people being hungry is making me hungry. Thanks for visiting, Allan!
LikeLike
Yummy, my first choice is the cod with asparagus and I love zucchini which we call courgettes, I’m always roasting them or frying them with garlic.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That cod was amazing! I would like to up the fish in my diet. Veggies, too, but I have this pizza addiction. And yes to garlic.
LikeLike
Thanks for this. I am definitely psychologically hungry even though I just had breakfast! Good post!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m definitely thinking of food now, too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Loved the pun
LikeLike
Thank you very much. I’ll be here all week.
LikeLike
Fabulous! Except for the brussel sprouts. 🙂 just kidding!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ha! It’s okay. I loves my veggies. (No matter what you say.)
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂🌅
LikeLiked by 1 person
Delicious & nutritious 🥰
LikeLiked by 2 people
We try, Lisa. I don’t know where this extra fifteen came from.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Looks fancy
LikeLike
Well, thank you, Eliza!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great pictures! I’ll eat everything that’s not meat. Be happy! Jerry
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Jerry! You, too!
LikeLike
The pizzas look SO good. I’ve never thought of using leftovers on top, good idea.
LikeLike
I figure we all use ideas. Thanks, Priscilla!
LikeLike
You’re doing great with your in-home cooking. Keep it up. I became 100% vegetarian this year. I use cauliflower rice but had no idea there’s also a cauliflower pizza crust. I don’t miss eating meat, but I do miss eating cheese dishes.
LikeLike
Thanks, Rosaliene! I’ve done that before, and I might again. I love my veggies, and reincorporating cheese was hard on my system, which probably should tell me something.
LikeLike
Beautiful healthy meals! 💕
LikeLike
Thanks, Collette! Sometimes it takes something drastic to shift the mindset. We used to eat out so much.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Each dish looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.
LikeLike
Thank you, Terese. It’s nice to share the work—both at home and here.
LikeLiked by 1 person
We are delightful beneficiaries of your work, Crystal. Blessings upon you and your family!
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤️ So sweet! Thank you!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are so lucky to have a husband who is a good cook! And every single dish looks delicious.
LikeLike
I feel lucky. Thank you, Ann!
LikeLike
Wow, Crystal – talk about blossoming delight! When I saw the first photo, I was stunned, yet the wonders kept coming, and improving. Don’t know how you and Kody managed it, but you did!
When I first tried cauliflower crust, I was skeptical but soon was won over. Then, to learn what you did with it and leftovers, amazing! To think, the caliber of food coming from your kitchen. And these, largely, are leftovers too. Even with punches pulled, you and Kody still hit it out of the park!
Much as you two know your ways around a stove, grill, etc., your photography rivals the food’s excellence. The framing and colors are equally mouth-watering.
You’re not adopting, are you?
LikeLike
Hello, my friend. Thank you so much. Tonight was pulled pork tacos via crockpot. Another OMG. And there are more pizzas in our future. I failed to mention the barbecue sauce. That’s how I see the pulled pork pizza going down. Oh, and I have some Oscar Wilde aged Irish cheddar. I have to go to sleep so I can wake up and eat again.
LikeLike
Those are some very tasty and healthy dishes, Crystal. I find it a challenge to find a good cauliflower pizza crust, but I think you have succeeded.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The Live Life on the Veg brand gets two thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻 from me.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Those pizzas are pure awesomeness!
I’m partial to the omelette too. I’ve never mastered them…. 🤦♂️
LikeLike
Pizza is my long-standing weakness. The cauliflower crust is a nice compromise. As for omelette, me neither. The hubs has all-things-breakfast on lockdown.
LikeLike
At least someone in the household can can achieve greatness lol!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
What’s for #Dinner?
[ ]
I can make a mean #salad and a darn good #sandwich, but we try to go light on the #carbs. When the #meat requires fire, Kody is the guy.
…
LikeLike
❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person