Category: Lunch

Delicious Greek Orzo Salad

Delicious Greek Orzo Salad

  A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of chaperoning Kenzie’s fifth-grade camping trip. Wait. What? If you’ve been around here for a while you’re probably scratching your head a bit. Me? Camping? Sure, I like plants and all, but as far as camping…

Easy Stir Fry Ramen Noodles

Easy Stir Fry Ramen Noodles

I’ve been in a little funk this year, which I’ll explain in a bit in that wordy part of a recipe blog that people love to hate, but one bright spot of 2022 so far has been my second go-round with vegan January. This time…

Easy Meal Prep Greek Chickpea Salad Bowls

Easy Meal Prep Greek Chickpea Salad Bowls

  I will get to this amazing and simple recipe for Easy Meal Prep Greek Chickpea Salad Bowls in a hot second. But first, let me tell you a story about my life before BurntToast, k? It will all make sense in a minute, I…

Winter Quinoa Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Winter Quinoa Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Last week I found myself in a unique predicament. It was a typical weekday afternoon. Nothing special or noteworthy, and if I’m completely honest I’ll admit that I don’t even remember what day it actually was–could have been Tuesday or Thursday. I have no idea.…

Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce

Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce

    Friends, there is no way other way for me to say this. I cannot mince words and I cannot clean it up for you. I’m sorry. But yesterday I sucked. I really did. The day, it wasn’t great. It didn’t start out great,…

Healthy Turkey and Cabbage Stir Fry (Eggroll in a Bowl)

Healthy Turkey and Cabbage Stir Fry (Eggroll in a Bowl)

If I had to describe my personal style it would be “lazy chic.” Or, if I’m being more precise, just lazy. I have a uniform and I like to stick with it because, well, I’m lazy. I am a grey t-shirt and jeans girl. My…

Mason Jar Ramen and Kale Soup

Mason Jar Ramen and Kale Soup

Be Kind. Choose Kind. Kindness Matters. If You Can Be Anything In The World, Be Kind. Kindness is having a moment. Don’t you think? Every school in the nation peppers their halls with posters, many with a cats (maybe even hanging from a tree), championing…

Gluten-Free Buffalo Cauliflower

Gluten-Free Buffalo Cauliflower

I am guilty. I admit it. I am raising monsters. I wish it wasn’t so. I’ve fought against it left and right. But I am. Ok, so maybe that’s a slight exaggeration. My precious little devils angels are decidedly not monsters. I get solid good reports from…

Poor Man’s Ramen, lunch for busy people

Poor Man’s Ramen, lunch for busy people

Yesterday was nuts. Or, more accurately, I should say yesterday I was nuts. Any day that starts with your to-do list clicking through your brain before your feet hit the floor and the coffee hits your veins is bound to be a disaster. Or at…

Coconut Curry Lentils and Sweet Potatoes

Coconut Curry Lentils and Sweet Potatoes

My son has an obsession with Ross. No, not this Ross: This one:    Why? You ask. Good question. He’s obsessed with Ross because he’s obsessed with shoes. Sneakers, to be exact. I understand this is not unusual; that it’s a thing among boys right…