Semi-Homemade Indian Food
Indian food is my by far my favorite. It’s bubbling with spice and flavor. And yes, I fed indian food to my 11 month old baby; She loved it! This is a quick & easy recipe to bring the taste of...
View ArticleGuacamole
Avocados are my favorite ingredient. I mean, come on, I use avocados to make frosting for a chocolate cake! They a full of amazing healthy oils that our bodies need! The good fat ya’ll! Once you...
View ArticleTurkey Burgers & Guac
Turkey burgers never go out of style. Who turns down a nice juicy burger? This recipe is a scrumptious way to get turkey burger skeptics to fall in love and never go back… Ingredients: Ground turkey...
View ArticleCorn Relish
This is a great side dish for summer meals and really anytime you need an extra quick & easy side! Ingredients: Corn (take corn on the cob and cut off corn kernels, or buy frozen bag) 1 Red onion,...
View ArticleQuick Cooking Tips
1) Prepare. Always start by setting out all the ingredients you’ll need for a given recipe. 2) Your second step should be to chop or dice any vegetables or fruits. (It just makes life easier). 3)...
View ArticleChocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate covered strawberries…how can you go wrong? Ingredients: Fresh organic Strawberries (and bananas too!) Dark chocolate (high percent of cocoa) – the higher the better for you! pots (one the...
View ArticleRaising the Bar
Need a fresh idea? Try making a salad bar out of your muffin tin! Use foil and save for side salads with your meals throughout the week. This is awesome for menu planning for the week! Quick, easy, and...
View ArticleScheduling & Routines
I’m one of those moms who believe children (and people in general) need a routine. We just tend to function better. In being a therapist previously, I have seen first hand how building a routine can be...
View ArticleBasil Chicken
This meal is extremely easy and really tasty! Ingredients: Chicken 1/2 cup Chopped Basil (you can use those basil tubes at the grocery store if you want (2tb spoons) 1 can of Stewed tomatoes...
View ArticleSnacking? Healthy Combos:
On Snacking Youngsters eat 3 meals and 2 snacks a day. Some where along the way adults were told to eat 3 big meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. What happened to snacking? Folks, having light snacks...
View ArticleTasty Tuesday? Quinoa Burger!
Let me preface by telling you that my parents are NOT quinoa fans…but when I made these bad boys they wanted another. Yup. That good my friends. That good. This recipe can make up to 12 patties. I...
View ArticleBuckle Down: Days 4-7
I just realized I had all these detox draft posts and they never actually posted. I’m still trying to understand the updated app version on my smart phone. So, I am combining days 4-9 in one post....
View ArticleKale Chips…So hot right now.
Everyone has been asking for this delicious snack recipe. Quick & easy! Great for lunches! Late night cravings for salt? Ingredients: Kale Olive oil Salt Curry powder (optional) Directions: 1)...
View ArticleTasty Tues: Easy Baked/Stuffed Chicken
The other night I had company over (not a normal occurrence) and I looked in my fridge and let out a sigh. Ugh there is nothing to eat. At this point it was to late for grocery trips. So, I had to make...
View ArticleThe First Snow
McKinley enjoyed Ohio’s first snowfall of the season. *Made her first snow angel, *Threw snow in the air, *Made footprints everywhere, *Tasted friendly snowflakes, *Rolled around in the snow, and...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday…kinda not really
My slacking on posting is due to holiday preparation. This year is a year of “Firsts” without dad, and a year of “Firsts” with McKinley. 1. McKinley and I made Santa letters! 2. We did get around to...
View ArticleTips to Stay Sane
Health tip: I know I’ve said this before, but when consuming any fruits make sure you eat a protein with it, like nuts or eggs. If you are looking for sneaky ways to not gain 1,000 pounds during the...
View ArticleCollard Green & Potato Hash Wraps
Whether you are starting the New Year with weight loss goals or healthier meal choices this is the recipe for you and your family. These wraps are a healthy kid friendly meal! The hash is adapted from...
View Article