Here’s something I figured out after years of cooking for seven: most of the time dinner takes isn’t the cooking. It’s the looking. Looking for the cumin. Looking for the good knife. Looking for the lid that goes with the pot that someone put away wet. So if you want to know how to cook […]
I have tried the Sunday meal prep thing. I bought the matching glass containers. I watched the videos where someone calmly portions quinoa into fourteen identical boxes while soft music plays. Then I remembered I have five kids, a toddler who treats the pantry like a jungle gym, and approximately zero Sunday afternoons that belong
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Enjoy this refreshing spicy cucumber salad with mango, a quick and healthy Asian-fusion dish with a perfect balance of sweet and heat!
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It’s that time of year! Apple cinnamon and pumpkin treats are coming!!! Here is a quick and easy Apple Cinnamon yogurt I made the other day – it’s simply nonfat plain Greek yogurt sweetened with honey, topped with Gala apple, cinnamon, and walnuts. It’s high in protein, healthy fats, and mostly healthy carbs. Great for all
These low-fat creamy grits are cozy, simple, and still satisfy that comfort-food craving without relying on loads of butter or heavy cream. I would classify this recipe as a “better alternative” rather than a magic weight-loss food. Grits are still a carbohydrate-rich food, but they can absolutely fit into a balanced meal when paired with
Say goodbye to your boring salads with this amazing honey ginger dressing! 🍯. Made in less than 5 minutes and with just 6 easily available ingredients, this healthy salad dressing is now a staple in my kitchen. Plus, it’s lower in carbs and calories than your usual store-bought salad dressing. 🥗 It’s much healthier than
Are you ready to quench your thirst with a delicious spicy pineapple mocktail? 🍹 A non-alcoholic beverage low in calories, kid-friendly, and way healthier than your store-bought alternatives, such as Ranch water. Let’s learn how to whip it up in less than five minutes and discover the incredible ingredients it contains. If you have been
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At 36 weeks pregnant, I’ve been focusing more than ever on making sure I’m getting enough nutrients to support both my baby and me. One challenge I’ve been dealing with is pregnancy anemia, a common issue for many expectant mothers. It’s left me feeling extra tired, and my pregnancy anemia levels could use a boost,
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If there’s one side dish that reliably wins over kids, adults, and that one uncle who claims he “doesn’t like vegetables”, it’s this light and cozy root vegetable gratin. Picture thin-sliced potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, turnips, and beets tucked into tender, cozy layers, bubbling away in a creamy (but not heavy) milk or plant-milk
With all of this whole food plant-based cooking I do, you may have wondered how I get our kids to eat plant-based meals… There are dozens of different ways parents are told how to structure a plant-based diet for kids and how to get them to eat their vegetables and plant-based meals – with ingredients derived
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