Hello again, Meal prep is always a hot topic. I know I want to eat healthy and feed my family healthy meals as well. However, life gets crazy and sometimes things don’t always turn out the way I plan. However, when I plan ahead, we always eat healthier. Here are a few tips to help […]
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Zucchini All Around
Do you have more zucchini than you know what to do with? Well you can use zucchini in many dishes. I made an amazing zucchini garden quiche that my family loved. I was going to take a picture of it but it only lasted about three minutes and it was gone. Even one of my […]
Read MoreFun and Comfort
Everyone needs to do something fun and enjoy comfort food at times. During this time of quarantine we thought it would be fun to do a “make your own pizza station.” This is actually a comical thing in our house, because we have several food sensitivity issues. Some of us can’t eat gluten, some of […]
Read MoreRoasted Nuts and Seeds
Looking for some healthy snack options during quarantine. Roasting nuts and seeds is a great way to fuel well and it’s a yummy snack. You can use whatever spices you like and change it up. You can use a variety of nuts as well. I used this recipe as a guideline, but did my own […]
Read MoreSalad Bar
Dinner doesn’t need to be a big elaborate spread of things. We had a salad bar night and it was a hit. I’ve always wished that I could have someone keep a salad bar always prepared and ready to eat. Well that will likely always be a wish. I prepared this one myself with the […]
Read MoreCilantro Lime Chicken
This is a crowd pleaser! You can use this Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe for bowls, main dish with sides, use it on salads, and even in a tortilla soup. Make a large batch and use it multiple ways throughout the week for healthy meals. My family made cilantro lime chicken bowls with quinoa, avocado, onion, […]
Read MoreSloppy Joe Bowl
These are super yummy. I would highly recommend making these for dinner one evening. You can make the Sloppy Joe portion ahead of time and reheat on the stove for later in the week when you’re ready to have this meal. Spaghetti squash is yummy and nutritious. If you have an instant pot, you have […]
Read MoreWinter Cranberyy Apple Salad
Do you ever get bored with the same old standard salad? If you’re looking for a salad that’s not the norm and that’s tasty, this one is sure to please. I found this recipe on sixsisterstuff.com and it’s really tasty. I changed it up just a bit, (that’s what I do with almost all recipes […]
Read MoreCarrot Slaw
I found this recipe in a kids cook book and made some changes to it that I liked and fit our family better. I enjoy changing up recipes if they aren’t exactly what I prefer or need changed to meet my families needs. This carrot slaw is really yummy. It can be a simple side […]
Read MoreGarlic Butter Cauliflower
Garlic Butter Cauliflower is a favorite side dish in our home. It’s easy, quick, healthy, and tasty. I hope that you enjoy it as much as we do. Cauliflower also has a lot of benefits too. Here are a few benefits to adding cauliflower to your diet. Cauliflower benefits: It has cancer fighting properties, boosts […]
Read MoreThink left overs for breakfast
Do you ever wonder what you’re going to eat for breakfast. Do you have left overs in your fridge? Put them to good use. They can be your next mornings breakfast. I made a side dish of potatoes, sweet potatoes, asparagus, and Brussel sprouts this week for dinner and actually had some left overs. I […]
Read MoreBeets, their health benefits, and ways to get more into your diet
Beets! Such beautiful color and full of nutrition. Beets are not a food that most people just add to their diet on a regular basis. However they are full of nutrition and have a lot of benefits. I’ll add some of the benefits of beet to this post as well as add a couple recipes […]
Read MoreGround Turkey Vegetable Hash
This is a simple meal for the whole family. What you need: 1 pound ground turkey 2-3 small-medium sweet potatoes 3-4 red potatoes 1 bag of frozen green beans 1 medium zucchini (You can really use about any vegetables you like) Salt Pepper Braggs organic sprinkle What to do: Brown the ground turkey and set […]
Read MoreEgg Roll in a Bowl
This dish is simple and you can make it custom to your family. It’s great for a quick meal on a busy evening too. For meat lovers, you can add beef, chicken, or seafood. For vegetarians, you can use eggs for the extra protein instead of meat. For Vegans, you can use nuts and seeds […]
Read MoreSimple Breakfast Solutions
Ever feel like you’re in a hurry in the mornings, but you want to eat a healthy breakfast on the go. This is a quick and simple breakfast you can throw together. What you need: 2 thin stackers Natural crunchy peanut butter (almond butter, or whatever but butter you prefer) Berries of choice A a […]
Read MoreMexican Hash
Hey everyone! This is a yummy dish I just threw together for my family a couple days ago and it was a hit. I’ll be honest, I’m not great at following recipes and I just made this up as I went along so the measurements aren’t exact. So I browned 1 pound of grass fed […]
Read MoreWelcome to My New Blog
Hey Everyone, Site has officially been rebuilt and retooled. Please check back for more ideas, recipes, stories, and tips for healthy living.
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