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Amy Reff

Unstuffed Green Peppers with Wild Rice Mix

September 16, 2019 By Amy Reff Leave a Comment

With just a few more official days of summer left, who wants to fuss over a hot oven? That’s what these unstuffed green peppers with wild rice mix are all about. Enjoy this winter comfort food without the sweat on your brow to prove it.

Overhead shot of unstuffed green peppers
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Filed Under: Entrees, Gluten-free, Meals

Zucchini Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Zoodles

September 3, 2019 By Amy Reff Leave a Comment

This zucchini grilled cheese sandwich recipe with zoodles (zucchini noodles) is fun, easy, and nutritious to cook and eat. Get your veggies on and enjoy them too!

Zucchini grilled cheese sandwich with zoodles and cherry tomatoes
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How Instacart Works: I Used It for Three Weeks

August 27, 2019 By Amy Reff Leave a Comment

My mom introduced me to grocery delivery service, which she started using due to mobility issues. Here’s my take on how Instacart works after using it for three weeks while visiting my folks in rural upstate New York.

Illustration of a window and a hand holding out a bag of groceries. Another hand is offering payment.
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
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Arugula Parmesan Chickpea Rotini with Butternut Squash

August 15, 2019 By Amy Reff Leave a Comment

Chickpea pasta is all the rage. Well, maybe I’m late to the party, but this arugula Parmesan chickpea rotini with butternut squash is a lovely, filling, delicious meal that can be ready in 25 minutes if you follow a few time-saving tips.

Arugula Parmesan Chickpea Rotini with Butternut Squash
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Filed Under: Entrees, Gluten-free, Meals, Vegetarian

Crudités: Veggies in Style

August 13, 2019 By Amy Reff Leave a Comment

I’m famous for my evening crudités because I like to taste my veggies one by one rather than mix them all up in a salad. This page is a living document: I update it with new crudités creations regularly!

Roasted red pepper, hearts of palm, radishes, cucumbers, celery, kalamata olives, shredded zucchini
Roasted red pepper, hearts of palm, radishes, cucumbers, celery, kalamata olives, shredded zucchini
Pickles, celery, cucumbers, radishes, and ... hot dog
Pickles, celery, cucumbers, radishes, and … hot dog
Bell pepper, cucumbers, radishes, French bread, roast chicken, green olives, pickels, and red cabbage
Bell pepper, cucumbers, radishes, French bread, roast chicken, green olives, pickels, and red cabbage
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About Me

Selfie of Amy, Wise Cook, holding a coffee cup and standing in front of bookshelves and a world map

I’m Amy, and I proudly describe myself as a minimalist cook who lives practically and spends mindfully. I don’t like complicated recipes, I don’t like a lot of clutter, and I don’t like to spend a lot of money either. Learn more about me or my claims to wisdom, check out my recipes, contact me, or sign up for my newsletter!

Recent Posts

  • Unstuffed Green Peppers with Wild Rice Mix
  • Zucchini Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Zoodles
  • How Instacart Works: I Used It for Three Weeks
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