The busy-ness and stress of the holidays are real. If you love a good cookie swap or like to have cookies for co-workers, teachers, and neighbors throughout the season, a little baking now can save the day later. Many cookies…
Quinoa Spinach Salad 4 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped 1-1/2 cups cooked quinoa (cooked according to package directions) 3/4 cup butternut squash, chopped 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or pecans 3 tablespoons dried cranberries…
Goguchang Chicken Skewers 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs ⅓ cup goguchang paste 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon sesame oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks and set…
Broccoli Salad 6 slices smoked, thick-cut bacon 2 heads broccoli, cut into ½-inch florets 1 cup cheese, shredded 1 shallot, minced ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon bacon drippings (optional) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon…
What’s the first meal you remember regularly fixing for yourself when you were a child? At our house, it was breakfast. On weekends especially, many parents want to sleep in a bit longer. That’s when kids can spring into action…
Egg and Greens Bowl 2 to 3 teaspoons avocado oil or olive oil 2 to 3 eggs 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 to 3 cups baby greens (spinach, kale, or your favorite green) 1/2 cup roasted cauliflower or roasted…
We all do it. We rush through our day and at dinnertime, we throw food in the oven and slap dinner on the table – only to hurry through the meal and get on with the next thing. Finding a…
Mexican Wedding Cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened ½ cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely ground 1½ cups powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Using a stand mixer and…
Spinach Artichoke Lasagna 2 cups marinara sauce 9 whole-wheat, no-boil lasagna noodles Spinach and artichoke mixture: 2 cups (16 ounces) low-fat ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped red onion ¼ teaspoon salt 4 cloves garlic, pressed or…
Crock Pot Sweet Potato Turkey Stew 1 yellow onion, diced 1½ cups carrots, sliced into large chunks 5 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 teaspoon avocado oil 1 teaspoon dried ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons dried oregano…
