Weeknight Favorite Recipes
Kale Pesto
This versatile sauce adds flavor to a wide variety of basic ingredients, elevating simple meals with ease while adding vibrant color and healthy appeal. What is the key is to pulling off healthy and delicious meals with ease? (Emphasis on the last two words!) It’s a question I frequently hear.…
Green Smoothie Muffins (and more breakfast-on-the-run recipes)
Start your day on the right track with a grab-and-go, kid-friendly breakfast that packs a hearty helping of healthy greens. The colorful muffins are incredibly tender and naturally sweet with convenient vegan and gluten-free options. And don’t miss the collection of other speedy meals that might just make your morning routine a little easier! …
Easy Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
The savory brown sauce that makes this Chinese takeout dish a favorite is simple to make at home thanks to one key (and easy to find) ingredient. Worthy substitutes are noted for a variety of common allergies or ingredients you prefer to avoid. Have you ever wondered why it’s so difficult to replicate your favorite…
Vegan Curried Vegetable and Chickpea Stew
Choose among three cooking options when preparing this deliciously hearty, plant-based soup that satisfies even the most diehard meat eaters. The big yield is perfect for meal prep and tastes great all week long. Chickpea or garbanzo bean? Whatever you call these protein- and fiber-packed little orbs, they form the foundation of a deliciously hearty…
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Add delicious crunch, flavor and health appeal to a long list of everyday foods with a quick sprinkle of this toasty, seedy, easy-to-make mix. I’m a big believer in little things. The little things in life can truly make a big difference in the coarse of a day, whether it’s getting an extra half…
Split Pea Soup with Ham
Wholesome, economical pantry ingredients combine with refrigerator staples in this hearty, comforting, slow cooked soup. Makes a big batch and freezes well too. It’s funny how tastes change. When I was little, the color and name alone were unappealing. Now, I consider split pea soup to be a soul-warming comfort food and one of…
Homemade Parmesan Croutons
A simple mix of herbs, spices, olive oil and Parmesan makes snack-worthy croutons that add crisp crunch to soups, salads, casseroles and more. The flavor-packed bites offer a practical way to make use of leftover bread, from baguettes to sturdy sandwich bread, with an excellent gluten-free option. Iโm usually one to skip the croutons.…
Easy Thai Roast Chicken
You’ll love this dish for the easy advance prep and great flavor, but the true hallmark of the recipe๏ผthanks to one special ingredient๏ผis the exceptionally tender meat. Iโm predicting you will enjoy this dish for the easy advance prep and great flavor, but the tender, juicy meat might just knocks your socks off! I…
Paleo Granola
My favorite grain-free granola is lightly spiced and naturallyย sweetย without being sticky like many Paleo granolas. The recipe also offersย savings over expensive store-bought alternatives andย convenient choices based on what you may have on hand.ย This recipe was inspired by my Aunt Peggy, who first brought me a jar of her favorite Paleo…
Roasted Curried Cauliflower
Simply roasted cauliflower is nutty and delicious as is, but this nutritious, cruciferous vegetable soars to new heights when tossed in this flavor-packed spice mixture. Loaded with warm, bright flavor, it takes mere minutes to prepare and can be transformed into a filling meatless meal with a few easy additions. The only thing better…
30-Minute Minestrone
An abundance of colorful veggies is the basis for this classic, comforting soup, which cooks in one pot for a go-to meal on a busy night. The flexible recipe is protein-rich and plant-based, but a variety of meats may be added for those who enjoy. Soups provide a stellar way to increase our of…
How to roll sushi
Successful sushi rolling is easy with these step-by-step instructions. Fun for date nights, girls nights, slumber parties & ringing in the new year. Instructions include how to make the best spicy tuna and sriracha mayo along with tips and shortcuts for creating your own favorite rolls. Midway through a busy month, rolling your own sushi may…
