Fast and Family-Focused Food Inspiration
Need a personalized Family Meal Board like the one above? Click on the image to shop! Our family loves Chipotle burritos, and in my typical last-minute fashion, decided to whip up a Burrito Board with what I had on hand. I would have liked to add my amazing guacamole, but my last avocado was bad.… Continue reading Vegan Chipotle-inspired Burritos on the Board
Vegan Comfort Food -Weekend Edition! My last 3 recipes have been vegan or have vegan variations, so it has become a series! This Vegan Pot Pie with “cheesy” Biscuit Crumble will satisfy your cravings! INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 large onion, finely chopped • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1 package… Continue reading Vegan Pot Pie with “Cheesy” Biscuit Crumble Topping
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!
I declared that I had the "BEST Brussels Sprouts of my Life" last year while in Charleston for a conference. A co-worker and I shared the Apricot Chili-glazed Brussels Sprouts at a restaurant called Pawpaw. They were the perfect balance of sweet-heat and crispy deliciousness! While recently in Charleston, I noticed the restaurant was closed,… Continue reading Air-fryer Brussels Sprouts 2 Ways- Apricot Chili-Glaze (vegan) and Crispy Garlic Parmesan
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
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!
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