Fast and Family-Focused Food Inspiration
There used to be a restaurant in town with the most amazing "Mud Pie" It was a giant slice of coffee ice cream pie with Oreo crust and sliced almonds. I still crave it to this day, and I thought, I can make a cleaned up version that will still satisfy; and that's just what… Continue reading Heavenly Coffee Ice Cream Pie! Gluten-Free with Vegan Option
As you have probably figured out by now, I'm all about fast and fresh food for the family. This recipe fits the bill coming in at under 15 minutes to prepare, and super healthy! You can even find tzatziki ready-made in the humus and dip section of your grocery store for even quicker preparation! Ingredients… Continue reading Shrimp and Cucumber Noodles with Tzatziki in Under 15 Minutes!
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
Thanks go out to my brother in-law for inspiring me to make this Roasted Garlic Lime Aioli. It is the perfect summer condiment with it's bright and refreshing flavors. I knew it would cool the heat from the chorizo in this dish, and it paired beautifully with the sweet potatoes. This was a whole meal… Continue reading Sweet Potato Toasts Topped with Grass-fed Chorizo and Roasted Garlic Lime Aioli
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!
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!
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