The post discusses the challenges of family meal planning, emphasizing the importance of creating healthy and enjoyable meals. It outlines a week-long meal plan that includes versatile options like a baked potato bar and minestrone soup. Tips for sourcing ingredients and utilizing leftovers are also shared, encouraging efficiency in cooking.
A Dietitian’s Low-carb Weight Loss Journey: Day 3, 4, and 5
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I’m a Registered Dietitian and I never thought I would do this…but, I’m doing it. I’m following a low-carb diet, at least trying to. My […]
What To Cook This Week
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“I want to eat healthy and I’m willing to cook, I just don’t know what cook or eat”.
What I’m Working On Right Now
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Wouldn’t it be nice to merely consult a beautifully, laminated chart, written by a registered dietitian that tells you what to cook, how to make it and even provides your shopping list for the week?! Â Why haven’t I done this before?!
A Healthier You, One Challenge at a Time
No Comments on A Healthier You, One Challenge at a TimeHere’s a review of all the challenges we have taken on and hopefully conquered; slip-ups do not discredit your success!! Â I’m convinced that you feel […]
Worth-It Challenge for Week 5!!
2 Comments on Worth-It Challenge for Week 5!!It’s not rocket science. Â It’s not fascinating. Â It is likely something you’ve heard before, maybe even repeatedly! Â But, it is brilliant and it works!! […]
Week 3: The One Thing Challenge
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I’ve done a little leg work for you. If you feel like you must hit a fast food drive through for your morning nosh, here are the best choices from the most frequently visited take away spots:
How to Vegan
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If you’re looking to eliminate all animal products in your diet, you have obviously done your research and are aware of the benefits as well as the challenges of going full veg.
One Skillet Soy & Sriracha Chicken with Carrots
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Did you know that cooking in cast iron can increase the iron content of your food?  Iron requirements rise significantly during teenage years
Achcha Khana (Good Food)
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 I was fairly new to Indian cuisine when I visited London and fascinated by the orchestra of new flavors.
Just Give Me Tacos and Tell Me I’m Pretty
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“You can’t make everyone happy. Â You are not a taco”
Signs That Show You Need a Sheet Pan Meal…
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Signs That Show You Need a Sheet Pan Meal… When you wake up in the morning and the first thing on your agenda…
Veggie Flapjacks
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I’m always looking for ways to get kids to like vegetables. Does it always work? Absolutely not. Is it important to keep trying? Certainly! Many […]
How to Make a One-Pot Dinner You Won’t Forget…
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This is a recipe that is a bit sentimental to me. Â I haven’t seen or tasted it since the first meal Mike made for me. […]
Coconut, Curry Lentil Soup
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Forgive me for my recent lack of posts. We’ve been doing a bit of traveling, some crafting, a deal of Christmas shopping, decorating and a […]
How To Ramen
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Want Chinese takeout without consuming an entire day’s worth of calories? Here’s your answer!
Ham & Cheese Poppyseed Sliders
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These succulent sandwiches will fly off the platter at any family meal or event!
Knock Your Socks Off Veggie Burger
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This is a very messy burger. Â But, if a burger ain’t messy, it ain’t a good burger ya’ll!
Think Outside the Pizza Box
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I love using Naan bread to make homemade pizza. Â If you have a picky crowd, you can personalize each round.
A Family Favorite
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I love soup because you throw it all into one pot and serve up a complete meal that everyone loves.
It’s All About the Bowl
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Breakfast bowls, Greek bowls, burrito bowls, Buddha bowls…a side dish, a main dish, a great packed lunch! Â I like this new fad! Â Here are a few things you can put in your quinoa bowl
W.W.I.D
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When I began studying to become a dietitian, I knew I needed to discover a way to shift the savorless plants into something I could really enjoy eating.
A Pizza My Mind
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Pizza can become your artist’s palette with an endless world of topping options. There’s no reason to eat a plain old cheese and pepperoni pizza!
Seaside
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The word seaside alone, awakens a sense of relaxation and conjures up thoughts of excitement, pleasure and magnificent beauty. Â This place on 30A, is no […]
Wishing to be Clever Enough to Come Up with a Name Like Epicurious
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this is a low-calorie, low-fat meal. Â I even think we will have room to add a reasonably-portioned dessert!
Gonna Need to Run Extra Miles for This One…
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Despite my early morning anguish, I did it anyway to watch Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”. Â One of the featured chefs spoke of these Asian garlic noodles that he had in Los Angeles. Â I had to have them!!!
Juicier Than Juicy Cheeseburger
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When you have seemingly numberless kids under foot, threatening your sanity, you burn things…
Barefoot Contessa
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I guess I should be glad he didn’t ask for a Giada De Laurentils cookbook. Â My cleavage wouldn’t measure up.
Chicken & Arugula Cacio e Pepe
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Cacio e pepe in Italian means cheese and pepper. Â This is a pasta dish with few ingredients and is simple to make. Â I found […]
Soup for the Soul…
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Ooooooo, this soup smells so good while it’s cooking! I wish you could smell it! Â Why can’t they make an app for that?!
How To Make a Healthy Salad Taste Good
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I have a pretty long list of dishes to take to social events. Â I can pretty much pull a recipe from my butt (as my […]
On the Go!
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I admit, there have been times I have offered fruit and yogurt to replace the neglected meal provided.
Funny Story About Pho
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Pronounced “fuh”. Â Fuhnny, huh? Â The first time I ever had it, I wanted to try the full deal. Â No Americanizing for me, please. Â I want […]
Farmer’s Market Finds
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I love to support local farmers. Â Often, you get organic produce picked only a few days ago and you don’t have to pay the price […]
Pasta Disasta!
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My spa blue KitchenAid mixer is my best friend in the kitchen. I use to have a red one to go with my red kitchen […]
You Gotta Wear an Apron When You Fry Bacon
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This quiche is outstanding! Â I don’t even want to know how much fat is in this meal but, you can’t eat rabbit food every day, now can you?
Breakfast Parfaits
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Breakfast is a hard meal for me. Â Not everyone will eat cereal, you know, the easy breakfast. Â One kid says the sweeter the better, hardly […]
Steaks and Shambles
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Here we were at dinner-making hour and all the kids claimed supreme boredom and couldn’t seem to entertain themselves. Â I reluctantly suggested a fort. Out […]
So, is it “mih-nuh-STRO-nee”or “mini-strohn”?
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Debatable. Â That’s what I’m making for dinner. Â Another one-pot-wonder. Â I’m aaaaall about a complete meal in one dish when I’m making dinner for the little […]
Pick Your Battles…
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One of the nicest things anyone did for me after I had Andrew was make my family a meal. Â It is so overwhelming to bring […]
Moroccan Chicken, Roasted Curry Cauliflower & Indian Dahl
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Beans, peas and lentils contain phytosterols, isoflaones and saponins that prevent colon, breast and ovarian cancers and prevent cancer cell multiplication. Â
Tuna Melts and Tortillas
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I feel like Green Chef meals are gourmet. Â If I were to make this on my own, not only would I have to search all over town to find all of these ingredients
Back to the Grind!
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I made the “panini” from a Giada de Leurantiis recipe, much to my husband’s delight as is any mention of the name Giada. My Dad says, “Giada is getting too big for her…
What’s for Dinner
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I have drawn a blank on meal ideas lately or haven’t managed to muster up the motivation needed to get past a few day’s meals at a time. Plus, it’s summer and I have three meals a day to plan as well as activities for all.
GARLIC!
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I have a bit of an obsession when it comes to cooking for family and friends.. Garlic!! There are very few recipes I make that […]