We usually have one dinner a week that I call a “tortilla” meal. That is, whatever we’re eating can be eaten on a tortilla. It might be beef tacos, or lentil tacos, or chicken fajitas. One new meal I’ve been doing, is Instant Pot chicken carnitas. I love that most of the work of these […]
Did you know that January 23 is National Pie Day? I don’t know who comes up with these holidays, but I don’t need an excuse to have some pie! One amazing thing about pies is that they can be either sweet or savory. You might have first thought of things like pumpkin pie and apple […]
Welcome to our monthly post on how to stock your freezer! I have found over the years that I do not enjoy doing a huge cooking day where I make and freeze 20 casseroles. Instead, I like doing smaller batches using one main protein or ingredient and doing that slightly more often. Last month I […]
Skipping lunch isn’t a great idea if you want to avoid the afternoon slump, but if you’re already thinking about breakfast and dinner, sometimes lunch doesn’t seem that important. Or maybe you’re a stay-at-home parent who finds themselves just eating scraps off the kids’ plates… A simple way to remedy this situation is to plan […]
Did you know that January 6 is National Bean Day? I didn’t either until recently; surprisingly, it’s not a well known holiday. Since we have a day to celebrate beans, I decided to look for some of my favorite bean recipes so you can truly celebrate it in style. Here are 15 easy bean recipes that […]
There are certain times of the year when it can be hard to find fresh fruit that’s in season, not expensive, and also have some variety. I love freezing fresh fruit when it’s in season, or, buy frozen fruit at the store. This is a great way to incorporate the benefits of fruit into your diet […]
It’s the middle of January and some of us may be finding it tough to stick with our resolutions. I find that it’s much easier to eat healthier the rest of the day if I make a smarter choice at breakfast. Here are some recipes I found that are quick and healthier than a drive-thru […]
