Minimalism. Mindfulness. Munchies.
So, if you’re like many people, you may have cooked corned beef for St. Patrick’s day. And, like many people, you may have some leftovers. This meal plan starts with a traditional meal of corned beef, cabbage, and carrots (with mashed cauliflower—yummy!) and translates the leftovers into several additional meals. And don’t for one...
Uh, yeah. You read that right: Low-Fat Chocolate Cookies But nobody has to know they’re low fat. They’re THAT GOOD.
With the prevalence of food allergies among kids these days, it’s getting harder and harder for a well-meaning parent to provide a treat that the entire group can enjoy. But these dairy-free, gluten-free Rice Krispy treats do a pretty good job of fitting the bill! Be sure to buy Rice Krispies that are marked gluten free...
I saw a recipe in the coupon section this weekend for “3 for 100” mini pumpkin muffins from Libby canned pumpkin and decided to whip them up this morning—making them my own, of course. I used egg whites instead of whole eggs and plain rolled oats on top instead of granola, as was called...
These Vietnamese-Inspired flavors are so good together! Serve with rice, rice noodles, or alone.
This pork roast absolutely melts in your mouth and is the perfect start for a range of dishes. Cook once and get two or three very different meals from this dish.
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you know my feelings about veggies and how you should eat them at every meal of the day. But, like most Americans I expect, I have trouble fitting them in at breakfast. I want to, but a bowl of cereal or slice of toast is...
Things have been a bit topsy-turvy at our house since the holidays. My daughter picked up a few bad habits when we were traveling and right after—it’s rough when your routines are all a jumble and it’s easy to relax the rules a bit. She’s been munching a lot more between meals, demanding snacks...
Snacking is a big part of any healthy eating plan, but it can be fraught with problems. First of all, if you rely on store-bought, pre-packaged snacks, you’re going to be spending an arm and a leg—especially if they’re organic. But if you’re making your own snacks, it’s easy to fall into a rut. So I’ve...
One important skill for eating organic on a budget is the ability to buy an inexpensive piece of meat and stretch it for several meals. Likewise, cooking extra vegetables and even starches and grains on days when you have more time, then turning them into effortlessly delicious meals later in the week can help...