Fast and Family-Focused Food Inspiration
It may be the middle of the summer, but I still crave a nice bowl of chili! What makes this chili special is the use of the Slow-Cooker to keep the kitchen cool on those hot days! Ok, that's not the only thing that makes this chili special, there's a few more details. One, is… Continue reading Slow-Cooker Grass-fed Chili with Gluten-free Cheesy Grit and Chive Muffins!
You heard me right, anchovy sauce AND the kids will love it! This sauce is made with a full can of anchovies which gives it a wonderful savory umami flavor without being fishy. It gives a nice dose of healthy Omegas from the anchovies and the extra virgin olive oil. It's full of good for… Continue reading White Bean and Anchovy Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Toasted Bread Crumbs-Yes, the kids will LOVE it!
I'm all about improvising when I have almost All the ingredients for a dish I want to make. Enter my Greek-inspired salad. I swapped Vidalia onion in for red onion, black olives for kalamata, and blue cheese crumbles for feta, and black beans for chickpeas. And you know what? It still tasted like an awesome… Continue reading Summer Salad Spin: Greek-ish Salad with Turkey Tenders
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!
My MuTu journey has JUST begun, and I can't believe it has taken me this long to get here! I'm a Health and Parent Educator, and focus so much on helping others that self care hasn't been a priority--Until NOW! I recently saw a funny post on Facebook where a Mom posted a picture of… Continue reading MuTu System
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!
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