Fast and Family-Focused Food Inspiration
It’s no secret that our family eats several meals each week off of our Family Meal Board. What’s a Family Meal Board, you may ask. It’s a table-sized board that the whole family eats off ! You likely have seen cheese boards and charcuterie boards, but these larger boards are inspired by my Italian family’s… Continue reading Banh Mi on the Board
1 lb Portabella Mushrooms (Baby Bella or Large Caps) 1 Onion sliced 2 Lg Red Bell Peppers or mix of red, yellow, orange mini peppers sliced) 4 tbs Liquid Smoke 2 Cloves Minced Garlic 1tbs Cumin 1tbs Chili Powder 1tbs Smoked Paprika 1tbs Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1tsp Black Pepper 1tsp Pink Himalayan… Continue reading 😄Fake Steak Fajitas😄(Mushroom Fajitas)
This Stew has always been a favorite! So much so that I had it on the Goo Goo Gourmet toddler meal menu when I was running my Baby Food and Family Meal business. I made it this evening and forgot how good it was. Everyone gobbled it up and had seconds and thirds! It should… Continue reading Italian Lentil Stew: Carrabba’s Copycat
I have been on a roll with vegan meat alternatives this week! I made my Vegan Ground Beef Alternative recipe 3 times this week! I made Bolognese, tacos, and tonight I made meatballs for Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwiches. This is a family favorite we serve on our Family Meal Boards. It’s so much fun eating… Continue reading Easy and Tasty Vegan Meatballs!
Sourdough topped with grass-fed butter, cranberry sauce, and sprouted pumpkin seeds This time of year I crave the tart and sweet goodness of cranberry sauce. I put it on everything from chicken, fish, crostini, my super-seed quinoa crackers or a beautiful wheel of brie! As my tip in the picture below indicates, I also enjoy… Continue reading Clean and Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce
This crazy, beautiful life calls for quick and easy meal preparation! Not to mention, it has to be delicious. This recipe for a Reuben Ring fits the bill. Put it together for brunch or a potluck, and you'll get rave reviews! Ingredients 1 Can of Crescent Rolls (Immaculate Baking Company makes clean Crescent Rolls!) 1… Continue reading Quick and Easy Sunday Brunch Idea: Reuben Ring
This is such a delicious meal that comes together so quickly, but will seem like it took hours in the kitchen! My kind of meal! The kids even came back for seconds and thirds, so this is special since there are lots of veggies in this meal- score! The broccoli can be roasted or steamed,… Continue reading Creamy and Smokey Spinach and Chicken Thighs w/ Roasted Broccoli, Honey Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds
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!
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
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