How to Respectfully Handle Gifts of "Unclean" Food from Family It sounds like such a first- world problem! Especially as we approach Thanksgiving, a time when we reflect on our many blessings and reach out to others in need. However, this is an issue that comes up in our family and may in others that… Continue reading How to Respectfully Handle Gifts of “Unclean” Food from Family
Category: Recipes
Sunday Soup Inspiration: Coconut Ginger Sweet Potato, Carrot and Corn Bisque
The fall weather has officially arrived here in Massachusetts, and nothing is better than a steaming bowl of soup. This yummy soup has vegan, local and organic ingredients that will satisfy your soup craving! I have a son that doesn't love coconut, so I took some out of the pot before adding the coconut milk… Continue reading Sunday Soup Inspiration: Coconut Ginger Sweet Potato, Carrot and Corn Bisque
Abruzzi Soup
This soup reminds me so much of my childhood! It is my absolute favorite! Five minutes after starting the stock, the intense aroma from the prosciutto permeates the air, and immediately I'm six years-old sitting at my Grandparent's kitchen table again! My Grandma Emma prepared this soup often and always called it "Minestrone",… Continue reading Abruzzi Soup
Lazy Mama’s Crock-Pot Galumpki with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
This Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce is so versatile, it could be used over pasta, veggies, rice, meat, seafood, or even as a dip or soup! I didn't add all of it to the Crock-Pot, as it was enough sauce for the dish and I saved some for other uses. You could use it all and… Continue reading Lazy Mama’s Crock-Pot Galumpki with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
Juice Plus+ Complete PB Cup Energy Bites!
These energy balls are the perfect out the door breakfast, snack or satisfying dessert! Juice Plus+ Complete PB Cup Energy Balls 1 Cup Oats of any kind 1/2 Cup JuicePlus+ Dutch Chocolate Complete 1/2 Cup Nut or Seed Butter (I have made with Sun-butter and peanut butter) 2 Tsp raw honey 1 TBS chia… Continue reading Juice Plus+ Complete PB Cup Energy Bites!
Avocado Egg Salad!
This recipe was thought up on my way to school pick-up. I was craving avocado and I love to stuff them with lots of different things. Egg salad was the perfect stuffing! This is a mayo-free recipe as well as gluten-free. I added a handful of rice cracker on the side for dipping and crunch!… Continue reading Avocado Egg Salad!
A Week’s Worth of Protein Bowls!
About a month ago, I saw something about different types of lunch bowls and I was intrigued. Last week I decided to prepare some. I wanted to make enough so that the family could enjoy more than one meal, and make eating healthy an easy choice. It was a fabulous idea! I had 4 1/2… Continue reading A Week’s Worth of Protein Bowls!
Smokey Sweet Potato Quinoa Patties
I've taken a bit of a blogging hiatus, ya know, being pregnant and having the third kid and all! The thought occurred to me, that I needed to pick it up again, since there must be other chaotic families that want something good to eat but pressed for time. As I was deciding what to… Continue reading Smokey Sweet Potato Quinoa Patties
Butternut Squash Gratin with Goat Cheese & Hazelnuts
This is one of those thanksgiving sides that you'll want to make year after year! I started making it about 5 years ago and it's always a hit! What are some of your favorite Thanksgiving sides? Recipe from Bon Appetit! INGREDIENTS 3 1/2 pounds butternut squash (about 2 medium), peeled, seeded, cut into 3/4- to… Continue reading Butternut Squash Gratin with Goat Cheese & Hazelnuts
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Cheesecake w/ Sweet Sour Cream & Dulche de Leche Drizzle 1, 15 oz. can pumpkin puree 8 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener of your choice 3 eggs 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup 1/2 pumpkin pie spice Crust 1/3 cup melted butter… Continue reading Pumpkin Cheesecake
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