Fast and Family-Focused Food Inspiration
Are you tired of leftovers already? I never tire of leftovers of any kind, and have crowned myself the “Queen of Leftovers”. I made a Smokey turkey and Butternut Squash Chowder in honor of my Dad. He always made the best chowders! When I had my Goo Goo Gourmet baby food and family meal business,… Continue reading Dad’s Smokey Turkey Chowder
This is such a delicious and nutritious granola bar/nut brittle recipe. It’s versatile as all of my recipes are! I made it last night with only quinoa and no oats. I used raw cashew and pumpkin seeds, no chia. It was absolutely delicious! Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked, rinsed quinoa (check the package to see if… Continue reading Sweet & Savory Quinoa Bars/Brittle
These beauties bring back such great memories of my Grandma Emma. She would pack pepper and egg sandwiches for any road trip or outing we had planned. They often accompanied her to the Bingo hall! They are an Italian Comfort Food staple that can be perfect for a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner!… Continue reading Italian Pepper & Egg Sandwiches
💚🥬Big Mac Salad Recipe!💚🥬 🥬Greens of choice (Bonus if they are Tower Garden greens-Did you know the cost of lettuce is up 12.7%? No better time to grow your own, so ask me how! Would you like to grow your own? Sarastewart.towergarden.com for more info. 🧆Grass-fed ground beef (tonight was Hungryroot Grass-fed Meatballs) or substitute… Continue reading 💚🥬Big Mac Salad Recipe!💚🥬
Thanks to my Mama for asking where she can buy Chickpea Mayo. I thought hmmmm, never even seen it, so I’ll make it! 1 Cup Chickpeas1/2 of an Avocado Juice of half of a lemon1/4 cup aquafaba (the liquid from low-sodium canned chickpeas)1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan or sea salt1 tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar… Continue reading Chickpea& Avocado Mayo
Ingredients 4 lb. sweet potatoes chopped (Can use frozen, About 6 bags) 1 lb uncured bacon or tempeh (either fakin bacon flavor or season your own with smoked paprika) 1 tsp. Pink Himalayan Salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 4 tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil 1 /3 cup fresh lime juice 1 tsp. Dijon… Continue reading Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
The perfect Good Friday meal! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onion, chopped3 cloves minced garlic1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 pound dry white beans6 cups water1 Tbs Better than Boullion (any flavor)1 pound potatoes, diced4 cups cabbage, chopped1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped Gremolata Ingredients1 bunch Tower Garden Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely… Continue reading Instant Pot White Bean & Cabbage Stew with Calabrian Chili and Pink Orange Gremolata Topping
My daughter is about to turn 7 and I thought these individual Zucchini and Carrot Rose Tarts would be the perfect Birthday Breakfast! Vegan Ricotta 1 Block Extra Firm Organic Tofu cut into cubes2 Tbs Nutritional Yeast1 Tbs Lemon Juice or Apple Cider Vinegar1 Tsp Pink Himalayan Salt2 Cloves of garlic mincedOptional (Fresh Herbs like… Continue reading Vegan Ricotta, Zucchini, and Carrot Rose Tart or Tartlets (GF Options!)
It’s just August, but my daughter has been requesting Pumpkin Bisque. She’s a girl after my own heart. 🧡 This bisque comes together quickly and will be perfect for packing in a thermos for lunch during the week. What’s your favorite fall soup? Ingredients 2 15 oz. cans of Pure Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)… Continue reading Pumpkin Bisque w/Crispy Pinto Beans
It's already back to school shopping time, and that means making sure your kiddos have a durable, appropriate, and appealing lunch box for school or homeschool outings. I've put together a list of some of my favorite boxes and tools to make this year fun, and stress-free when it comes to packing a lunch for… Continue reading Fresh Foodie Mama’s Favorite Lunch Boxes and Accessories
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