~ The Crystal Dish ~

I've always loved trying new mash combinations to replace mashed potatoes, so last night was a new adventure with food for me. I first had turnips about 2 years ago when our friends Brandon & Danielle came to visit us right after I had Brooklyn.  I was completely hooked after they made us mashed turnips. They were so freaking good!!!  I found a recipe for mashed white beans with truffle oil, so I went to safeway, but they didn't have truffle oil so I decided to try something else. I instantly remembered that love of turnips I had, so I grabbed some.... Parsnips were right next to them and they looked so good I grabbed some of those too. Some of my best recipes are the ones I throw together on a whim.  This was a huge success. The kids loved them too!!! Ingredients: 16oz of baby bella mushrooms, you can use whatever mix or variety you prefer, thickly sliced, cut in half, or quartered, so they are all about the same size. 2 - 15oz can of cannellini ...

Tonight was a fun creation for dinner. I needed to whip something together really quick to bring to Jack's moms for dinner for myself since unfortunately I was unable to indulge in her dinner due to the meat. I am a lover of different asian foods so I love creating new dishes. This was was a success and now I have 4 days of meal prep done for the week. Ingredients: 1 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, divided  6 large egg whites, beaten  2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, diced  8 ounces shitake mushrooms, sliced  1 orange bell pepper, diced 1 zucchini, chopped  2 carrots, peeled and grated  3 cups cooked quinoa  1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger  3 tablespoons liquid aminos 2 green onions, sliced (optional) Sriracha, for serving (optional) Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil i n a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add garlic, onions, and peppers and cook, stirring often, until onions have become tra...