Ahhhhh.....that's what I say after I've written out our meal plan for the week. If I get lazy and skip it - which I've been known to do - it's always a scramble around 5pm. And, because my kids love to eat leftovers for breakfast, they want a good dinner and with lots of leftovers… Continue reading Monthly Meal Plan
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Meal planning, grocery shopping, and healthy eating. Cooking, eating healthy food and reducing food waste.
Chicken Noodle Soup
There’s something about eating chicken noodle soup that always makes me feel better. Warm and full of vegetables, if anyone has the sniffles in our family, this soup goes right on the weekly meal plan! What I like about chicken noodle soup is that you can use leftover chicken – after you’ve oven roasted it… Continue reading Chicken Noodle Soup
Gluten Free Soup Thickener
While most recipes suggest using flour or corn starch to thicken soups and stews, I have a secret ingredient for thickening soups that’s gluten free and vegan - and it’s super healthy, too. It’s beans! By using white beans in place of other thickeners, you’re getting a gluten free, vegan thickener that’s loaded with fiber.… Continue reading Gluten Free Soup Thickener
Monthly Meal Plan
Remember how we went to Costa Rica last month? Well, we ate every meal out - meaning no one in our family cooked or cleaned up for an entire week. It felt weird but it was such a treat not to plan, shop or clean up after a meal. I did miss cooking, however! All… Continue reading Monthly Meal Plan
Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Home Cook
Need a few last minute holiday gift ideas for the home cook in your life? Here are 5 of my favorite items to have in my kitchen and why… 1. One Tablespoon size ice cream scoop – Because I have a small kitchen, I need my gadgets to do double-duty. My ice cream scoop gets… Continue reading Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Home Cook
Delicious Olive Oil Garlic Bread
When I was growing up, we had garlic bread with dinner often. Dripping in butter and sprinkled with garlic salt; it tasted so good. When I began cooking for my own family, I wanted to continue the yummy garlic bread tradition but I wanted it to be healthier. This recipe combines the tasty garlic bread… Continue reading Delicious Olive Oil Garlic Bread
Vegetarian Chili to Warm You
This time of year is great for chili eating, isn’t it? This recipe is good for a large winter party or after being outside in the cold. You’ll start with 10-cups of cooked beans – yes, it feeds a crowd! If you’ve never cooked beans by soaking and cooking them, this recipe is good to… Continue reading Vegetarian Chili to Warm You
Cream Cheesy Garlic Spread
I love cheese and especially cheese that can be spread. Filled with spices and herbs, spreadable cheese spreads can quickly add interest and flavor to a plate of appetizers or a plain old piece of toast. What I don’t like about cheese spreads is all the junk that’s in them when you buy them already… Continue reading Cream Cheesy Garlic Spread
Monthly Meal Plan
If you’re a regular reader of our meal plans you know two things: We don’t really meal plan for a month at a time. We meal plan weekly. We cook and eat the same things over and over. Or so it seems to our teenage daughter. But, honestly, she’s right. We do eat the same… Continue reading Monthly Meal Plan
Crust-Less Pumpkin Pie
This “Crust-Less Pumpkin Pie” is basically the classic pumpkin pie recipe on the can of “Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin” but lightened up, spiced up, and crust-free – which also makes it gluten free for those of you avoiding gluten (waving “Hi” to my mom!). With less sugar, non-fat evaporated milk, and more spices, you’ve got… Continue reading Crust-Less Pumpkin Pie
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