Nothing gets you back on the veggie track like your 10 year old saying, “Why have we been eating less vegetables and more grain lately?”. That was really eye-opening for me. I mean, I knew, but I guess I didn’t realize how far we had fallen off the veggie wagon. It was time to get… Read More
Lime Sorbet
This Lime Sorbet is sweet, tangy, frosty and refreshing! Perfect for a hot summer day. And, of course, I make it in my Vitamix! This is the single most requested treat in our house and its healthy enough that I will serve it to the kiddos every single day, if asked. Lime Sorbet… Read More
Cook Once, Serve 3 Meals
Do you batch cook? I admit that I don’t do it often enough, but it is SO worth it! I previously posted about cooking and freezing the 4-pack of ground turkey from Costco. Once cooked, I package the turkey in quart sized freezer bags. This makes last minute meals a snap! I also precook pork… Read More
Chicken Parmesan Burgers
Last night we had leftover Chicken Sausage Burgers, but I wanted it to seem like a completely different meal than the night before. So I made them into Chicken Parmesan Burgers. I just warmed the burgers in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella on top. These would also be fantastic served on garlic bread with a… Read More
Chicken Sausage Burgers
This recipe came about from one of my “What’s For Dinner” moments several months ago. We happened to have been in a dinner rut too. None of our regular meals sounded appealing and we needed something new. I had been wanting to try making some chicken meatballs so I had a couple of packages of… Read More
Chia Seeds
Chia Seeds are rich in antioxidants, fiber, Omega-3, calcium, magnesium, potassium and iron. Sprinkle them on food, add to baked goods or smoothies. Makes a great tapioca-like pudding too! 2 Cups Milk (cow, coconut, or almond) 1/2 Cup Chia Seeds 1 tsp Vanilla 2-3 tbsp Honey or Agave Mix well and chill overnight. Top with… Read More
Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Today, we made one of our favorite desserts, peanut butter ice cream, in a blender!! I’ve said it before, but I LOVE my Vitamix! I use it every day. While we make smoothies most often, ice cream and sorbet are right up there. What I love about this ice cream is that its all natural… Read More
Whats For Dinner #3
I need to get my act together! We’ve been so busy and maybe I’m not managing my time as well as I should that I didn’t have a dinner plan again. Oh, and I hadn’t gone grocery shopping either, so it was slim pickins the other night. Here is what I found: Left over rice… Read More
All Natural Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles
All natural strawberry watermelon popsicles are a delicious and refreshing summer treat! Now that the weather is warmer, the kids have been asking for cool treats. After talking about it for a couple of years, I finally bought some popsicle molds. I want a healthy alternative to the popular frozen sugar, water and food coloring… Read More
Banana Protein Pancakes
I kept hearing about these gluten free pancakes and I’m so glad I finally decided try them. Of course I added my own twist… Here is the recipe: 1 Medium Banana, not too ripe! 1 egg 1/4 tsp Baking Powder Sprinkle of Cinnamon, to taste (optional) Mash the banana, then add egg. I used an… Read More