Fast and Family-Focused Food Inspiration
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!
BLT Stuffed Avocados! Definitely making them again! 3 Avocados 1/2 lb bacon cooked and chopped 1 tomato chopped 1/4 lettuce the shredded 1/4 mayo 1/4 cup smoked Gouda cheese chopped small Sea salt and pepper to taste Slice each avocado in half and remove pit. Combine all ingredients and spoon into avocados. Cook at 425… Continue reading BLT Stuffed Avocados
As part of the Green Mom's Meet program, I have the opportunity to sample and review products. I really lucked out when I was chosen to review Flavor Your Life European Olive Oil. After all, I'm Italian, and use LOTS of olive oil! I was extremely impressed by the gorgeous Pinzimonio created by artist, Mary… Continue reading Simple Smoked Salmon Salad with Enjoy Life European Olive Oil
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!
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
This is such a simple meal that you don't have to put much time into! I love that kind of meal! My kids really enjoy helping dump things into the Crockpot, so we practice measuring while we're at it. I love having them help in the kitchen, as they learn so much! 3 lbs… Continue reading Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Tacos and Pineapple Avocado Salsa
(This one is with no egg, but zucchini pancakes on the side...yum!) I'm in love with this simple and healthy breakfast! It earns its "Superfood" title from everything that tops the toast! The avocado, chia seeds, coconut oil, eggs, olive oil and berries all have so many healthful benefits! Enjoy this breakfast for yourself, or… Continue reading Superfood Breakfast
