You know how some days you just want something warm and comforting? I had one of those days the other day but didn’t want to throw myself off plan. It had been a particularly stressful day with the kids and I just wanted something that would comfort me but also give me some energy as well. I love soup and had chicken already defrosted. So then it hit me, I’ll… Continue Reading
30 Snack Ideas – THM approved
Pin it for later. As a mom, I feel like I’m constantly being asked for a snack. We will be eating breakfast, and before they’re even done they’re asking me what they can have for snack. Seriously, people??? I got stuck in a rut of what to give them for a snack so I finally decided to make a list. I hope this list gives you some ideas when you’re… Continue Reading
Prep Once, Eat All Week
The tip I’m sharing today may just be common sense, but it literally took me years to start doing it. I would haul out all the vegetables and fruit at lunch and dinner and cut and peel them every single day. I would buy the family pack of ground beef or chicken breasts, use what I needed for that day and freeze the rest. I kept repeating the same things… Continue Reading
Recipe: Basic Stir-fry Sauce (S, E or FP)
We eat a lot of stir-fry in our house. It is a quick, healthy, delicious and versatile dish to fix. I love making stir-fry the night before I head to the grocery store. It helps me use up what is left before I purchase new things for the week. I just love a good stir-fry. They are so easy to make and can be put together a million and one… Continue Reading
Fajita Marinade (S)
I love Mexican food! I could eat it every single day of my life. I love getting fajitas at a restaurant but hate the price tag that comes with them. This marinade is what I came up with to duplicate the flavor of restaurant style fajitas. It is great on chicken, beef (not ground) or shrimp as well as vegetables. I typically use onions and green peppers, but zucchini or… Continue Reading
Favorite Thing Friday: Food Processor
Today’s Favorite Thing Friday is truly one of my most favorite things that I use in my kitchen. It has so many functions and capabilities I’m not sure what I ever did before I owned my food processor. I personally have the Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus 11 Cup Food Processor. It comes with four different blades: stainless steel medium slicing disc, stainless steel shredding disc, metal dough blade and a… Continue Reading
