Inspired by our Trip to Australia, I created a simple recipe to be made ahead in preparation for busy school mornings. Muslei was part of all breakfasts anywhere we went on the East Coast of Australia. So here is our version of the most important meal of the day. INGREDIENTS: 4 Cups Old Fashioned Oats … More Back To School Breakfast – Museli
This is a great and simple recipe to make with the kids in the summer. Ingredients: 3 Cups or 3 handfuls of basil leaves 4 cloves of garlic roasted 3/4 Cup of Pecorino grated 1/4 Cup Pine Nuts 1/2 Cup Olive Oil Instructions: Put 4 cloves of garlic in aluminum foil with a drizzle of … More Pesto With Roasted Garlic
Today I am simplifying a beloved recipe for Taco Tuesday. Recipe inspired by Budget Bites One of the things I find annoying about making tacos for kids is the set up at the table. By the time I make a taco for each of my 5 people, the food is cold. As a rule, no one … More Baked Turkey Tacos
Store bought taco seasoning is full of chemicals and additives. Observe: — DIY Homemade Taco Seasoning — 3 min to make 8 ingredients 0 chemicals 0 preservatives 0 oils Great task for kids in the kitchen INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp Chili Powder 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder 1/2 Tsp Dried Oregano 1/2 Tsp … More Homemade Taco Sesoning
A common request I get in clinic: ideas for healthy snacks. Many families are getting rid of food coloring – yay!!!! Why? How does this help? It improves the following: Attention Focus Hyperactivity Memory Concentration Allergies Asthma To name a few Others are going gluten free. What’s the deal with this? Does this matter when there is … More 11 Healthy Snacks While on Vacation
Today’s post is from a dear friend, Sherri Beauchamp who is a personal chef and an integrative nutrition health coach. She has inspired me to find the beauty in everyday ingredients, and has simplified recipes, so even I, a chef impostor can master a good meal prep. Because of her efforts, teachings, and ideas, my … More Making Memories with Kids – No Bake Chocolate Cookies
Grilling Season is upon us! Here is a Burger Recipe adapted from Babble that is loved by all. Get the kids involved!!!! Have fun cooking!!! Chopping Zucchini – who knew this could be so much fun 🙂 Pesto Turkey Burger with a Twist Ingredients: 1lb ground Organic turkey (costco) 1 diced small zucchini, ends cut off, … More Pesto Turkey Burgers with a Twist
As you might have already learned from my Recipes on this blog, I am always in search for recipes that are fast, simple, clean, delicious, and appropriate for families with kids of all ages. Everyone has busy lives and it has become too tempting to just take the family to a restaurant or fast food … More Easy and Quick Recipe for Ranch Pork Chops
Here is a recipe for a Dinner that is easy, fast, economical, and liked by all. The biggest obstacle to healthy eating and family dinners encountered by my patient’s parents, is Time. There never seems to be enough time. The day is filled with work, school, musical instruments, sports, acting classes, homework, youth groups, volunteering, … More Fast Food Your Way, without the drive-thru
My family loves Cowboy Burgers from Whole Foods. However, they don’t always have them in stock. A search for the recipe uncovered a recipe which is super simple. To make it cost efficient, I use ingredients from Costco. Why Grass Fed Beef? Here is a great summary on The Grass Fed Difference Some doubters will say that the … More Juicy and Economic Grass Fed Cowboy Burgers like at Whole Foods
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