Fast and Family-Focused Food Inspiration
This is a perfect , family-pleasing, summer meal! What's even better is the simplicity in the prep! It takes no time to prepare, and you get the three C's- cool, crunchy, and creamy to round out your meal. Also, a great vegetarian option is smokey, "Fakin Bacon" Tempeh crumbles. Add this to your weekly summer… Continue reading BLT Lettuce Wraps with Maple Mayo!
This is tough to post, but this is real. This is what Diastasis Recti looks like after 3 children. I'm thrilled to have just started week 5 of the MuTu 12 Week Program. I feel so much stronger and connected to my core, and have definitely begun healing! My gap has decreased from a 3+… Continue reading Week 5 Results, 1/3 of the Way There!
In the midst of winter, I need my Summer Rolls!!! They are so fresh and delicious, but also easy to make. I may not feel so good about my rolling skills, but they taste great so I don't care! Easy Summer Rolls 1 package of rice paper wrappers 1 lb Wild Shrimp ( I sautéed… Continue reading Easy Summer Rolls!
These delicious gluten-free cauliflower bites came about while making cauliflower pizza bites. I wanted something special to top my mini pizzas and I knew I had the ingredients on hand. They seem more like crostini to me, but certainly could be viewed as white pizza bites. These would be a fantastic game day snack that… Continue reading Clams Casino Cauliflower “Crostini”
Homeschool "Snow Day" = Snowy Science! The salt lowers the freezing point of the ice and it's super cold. We played a game of "hot potato" or shall we say "cold potato" while shaking and throwing it to each other! 1 Gallon resealable bag 1 Quart resealable bag Ice 1/2 cup Salt 1 cup Half… Continue reading Snowy Science: 5 minute Ice Cream in a Bag!
This dressing, I'm telling you, is amazing on EVERYTHING! Perfect on chickpeas or other beans, salads, protein bowls, or as a dipper for raw or roasted veggies, meats and seafood. Seriously, so good! INGREDIENTS: Salad: 1 can of organic bpa-free chickpeas, rinsed and drained sea salt and pepper to taste 1 small shallot or onion… Continue reading Chickpea Salad with Tarragon Dressing!
I recently saw a video for Quinoa Toasts, and with the New Year upon us, I've been looking forward to lightening up on the gluten! I tweaked the recipe to get some additional benefits from Chia and Sesame Seeds, but you can add any type you'd like! I can see these Toasts topped with hummus… Continue reading Super-Seed Quinoa Toasts!
I love the idea of Holiday crafts that are super easy and don't take forever to complete or clean up. These fit the bill! Materials Needed: Candy Canes (full size or mini, in various colors or traditional) String or yarn Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone… Continue reading Quick and Easy Candy Cane Ornaments!
It's Slow Cooker season, YAY! Oyster Mushroom, Carrot and Tarragon Chicken and Dumplings are on the menu and they are soul-warming and delicious! The ultimate comfort food, cleaned up! I made a homemade version of condensed cream of chicken soup for this recipe and I'm pleased with how it turned out! Wouldn't you just love to… Continue reading Oyster Mushroom, Carrot and Tarragon Chicken and Dumplings + Homemade “Condensed” Cream of Chicken Soup
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Roll-ups! A little early anniversary treat for my spicy guy 😍💕 10 Lasagna noodles, boiled 1 15 oz Ricotta 1 1/2 Cup Milk 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (plus more for sprinkling on top) 1 Cup Shredded Chicken 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese 1/2 Cup Hot Sauce divided 3 Tbs Butter 3 Tbs Flour… Continue reading Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Roll-ups!
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