This salad is so delicious, you will actually crave it! The spinach gives an excellent dose of all of the B vitamins including folic acid, and is a good source of iron. It is a great addition to any meal plan to help fight off the cold and flu this season! Ingredients: 3 slices of bacon, nitrate free is preferable 4 cloves of garlic, minced ½ cup rice vinegar ½ cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste (start with about ¼ tsp each) 1 Bulb of garlic 1 Tbsp…
Update: I first posted this recipe about 4 years ago when we had just moved to Ireland! We are back in the United States now and I still make this recipe quite often as my whole family just loves them. I hope you enjoy them also! I have been trying to find a suitable snack for our family when we go out for our Irish outings. Since Adam is deathly allergic to peanuts, and Joshua is allergic to most of the other nuts, almonds are the only nut our family…
These vegetables are quite possibly the most eye appealing way to eat your veggies! Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped into bite sized pieces 1/2 Butternut Squash, pealed and chopped into bite sized peices 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped into bite sized pieces 1/2 pound Brussel Sprouts, trimmed and chopped in 1/2 1 Red Onion, chopped into bite sized pieces 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1/2 tsp Salt Directions: Place veggies on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a rainbow pattern (like the photo). Drizzle with Olive Oil. …
Overnight Oats are great for Busy Mornings! I know you have at least heard about Overnight Oats. These recipes seem to be everywhere right now, so what is the big deal? Are they really that exciting? Yes, in some ways they are. Many people don’t eat breakfast for a variety of reasons, but a major one being that they don’t have time. Overnight oats are a great solution for the busyness of the morning routine especially because you don’t have to cook them! Health Benefits of Oats Oatmeal has loads…
Chocococonut Butterschotch Cookies These easy, gluten-free cookies are full of fantastic flavors! Prep: About 20 minutes Bake Time: 12 minutes at 375 F Makes 30 Cookies This amazingly easy cookie recipe is gluten free and full of amazing flavors! I came up with this idea from a dessert my mom used to make called 7-layer bars. They are really high in sugar, and so I tried this recipe to make them a little more balanced! I love the flavor of the maple syrup in these! They are also dairy-free for…
My Great Grandma had great Italian roots and she liked everything super spicy! My dad called these the “3 glasses of milk meatballs” because she would make them so spicy. You don’t have to make them spicy. My kids (7 and 3 years old) don’t love spicy, and so we keep these mild. The cayenne pepper is really not necessary as they have excellent flavor without it, but if you like a little spice, go for it. Add 1/8 tsp for a little spice and 1/2 tsp for a lot…
Easy Breakfast Casserole Prep your veggies for this egg casserole ahead of time to save time! You can use it for breakfast, brunch, or even brinner. At only 225 Calories per serving, you can add your favorite fruit or some whole grain toast to make it a complete meal. Happy Eating! Prep time: About 30 minutes Bake: About 40 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients 3 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 2 medium) ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 ½…
Classic Green Chile Stew Every year when the temperature drops, I start thinking soups and stews. They are such a great way to get a complete meal in one pot! This stew has a wonderful mix of sweet (from the corn) and spicy (from the green chiles). Green chile is one of my favorite ingredients. It is full of vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium. It also has some powerful antioxidants to help improve your immune system! Most of you know that I grew up in Iowa and I…
Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables This teriyaki chicken recipe is so fast to make! When I don’t have time to plan a meal, I almost always have these ingredients on hand and can make this dinner in about 30 minutes! It is full of fresh veggies and good protein, and best of all the kids LOVE it! I know I say that in a lot of my recipes, but it’s true! If my kids love it, it must be a winner. Enjoy! Serves 6 Prep Time: 30 minutes, including marinating time…
Sweet and Spicy Fish Tacos Sweet and spicy flavors make these fish tacos extra special. You can easily make them gluten-free, and you can adjust the “spiciness” of the recipe for the kiddos if you need to. Fast, easy, and delicious is ALWAYS what I am looking for in a recipe! Pro tip: I live in New Mexico and it is really hard to find good fresh fish. I like to use the individually wrapped frozen fillets of white fish. You can thaw them quickly by placing them with their…
