Pasta night is a family and friend favorite! But it can be hard accommodating to everyone’s different dietary needs, restrictions and preferences of the moment. That’s why I’m so glad I found Banza Pasta! It is gluten free, vegan, dairy free, low carb, and you will never guess what it’s made of- chickpeas! This style…
Good Eats
Overachiever? Sure, why not!!
So call me crazy, buuuuut I am making my own baby food to get this kiddo started on solids! I’ve had several friends suggest to me that I may actually really enjoy it since I do love time in my kitchen. And guess what, I am in love with it! Making My Own Baby Food…
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Chocolate and peanut butter has to be the best flavor combo! Let’s add some healthy carbs and protein, and here’s your perfect workout, park time, any time snack! Chocolate chip peanut butter protein balls are an easy, make-ahead treat. You can keep them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze in a…
Easter Clean-up!
When life gives you dyed eggs…make egg salad! This is the perfect time of year for egg salad as so many people have left over hard boiled eggs from Easter. I like to make mine open faced with some yummy arugula to add some punch to the flavor! The Best Egg Salad What you’ll need…
Three Ingredient Dip Recipe
Remember those awesome appetizers that some people call frog eyes? If you haven’t had the pleasure of eating these fun little treats, let me explain…they are dill pickles covered in cream cheese and then wrapped in dried beef and sliced into bite size portions. Easy to grab and pop in your mouth at any party,…
Hidden Veggie Oatmeal
Getting your kids to eat the right amount of veggies is always a struggle. Luckily, there’s ways to disguise these nutrient packed superfoods into your little one’s meals. This recipe for hidden veggie oatmeal is one of my favorites for the entire family. Hidden Veggie Oatmeal Hidden Veggie Oatmeal Ingredients: 2 large ripe bananas, peeled…
Simple Valentine’s Day Breakfast
Just about every day my husband is up and out the door early for breakfast. He’s a hard working man and since I’m a hard working gal who likes a night off from cooking from time to time, we go out for our Valentine’s dinner. SO I always make him a special breakfast! I’m sure…
Instant Pot Stew: Quick, Easy, and Mom Friendly
One of my favorite new tools in my kitchen is my Instant Pot! They’ve been super popular lately so I had to check out what the fuss was about and I’m happy to say, they are fantastic! This is the time of year I bust out the ole crockpot and make some of our favorite…
Post-Holiday Comfort Food (with your waistline in mind!)
The transition from holiday comfort foods back to a more nutritious diet is always a tough one for me. I just want to keep eating delicious cookies which may not be the most practical or balanced diet…especially while breastfeeding! This recipe for chicken asparagus pasta does a great job of meeting my cravings while also…
Grandma’s Chocolate Dessert
Hi sleepless moms! I absolutely had to share my Grandma’s signature chocolate dessert. She used to make it every year for us when she’d come to visit us in California from her home in Kansas. It’s always a crowd pleaser, and most importantly, incredibly easy to make. Like, ridiculously easy. Grandma’s Chocolate Dessert Here’s what…