Dinnertime is a struggle for most people. My household is super hectic after school and work so I totally understand! Therefore I need to plan ahead for the week and prep accordingly. I am going to share with you my staple dinners and prepping process that keeps me on track. Hope it helps to motivate […]
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Versatile Stuffed Peppers
This is a versatile dish. You can use ground turkey, sausage, or any other meat. Also feel free to add or change the veggies in the recipe. I always make extra and then freeze the leftover stuffing mixture. Next time, experiment with stuffing portabello mushrooms, zucchini, squash or cabbage. 1 pound ground turkey or […]
Easy Thai Bowl
Sometimes I don’t feel like cooking, especially in hot Florida. I love this recipe because there is minimal cooking and it is so flavorful. This Thai bowl can be vegetarian, balanced with nuts or feel free to add leftover chicken or steak. Ingredients: Chopped/sliced veggies: My favorites are green onions, peppers, cucumbers, broccoli, cabbage and […]
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This recipe is a new staple dinner for our family. Once I bought a few key ingredients, I can whip this up in 10 minutes. Ingredients: 1 lb chicken (shredded) or 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey) 2 bell peppers, diced 1 onion, diced 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa 3 cups shredded cabbage […]
Crockpot Lentil Sausage Spinach Soup
I am obsessed about the crockpot recently. Sometimes I am just too exhausted to cook a full meal – I am sure you can relate. This crockpot recipe is a spin on my Hearty Lentil Soup but even easier. Ingredients: 1/2 pound dried lentils 8 oz ground sausage (pork, turkey or chicken) 14 oz bag […]
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
I have made many versions of tortilla soup but this is my first time in a crockpot. It’s even faster than my 10 Minute Vegetarian Tortilla Soup and a family favorite. Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts (frozen or defrosted) 12 oz bag of frozen corn 14 oz bag of frozen mixed pepper strips 6-12 oz […]
Asian Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry
Chinese Food often has a lot of hidden fats and is layered in thick sugary sauce. This stir fry has a light coating of sauce that gives you just enough of the asian zing without loading on the calories. You could throw this on top of some brown rice and make it a healthy rice […]
Crockpot White Bean Chili
You gotta love crock pot recipes. I threw in frozen chicken, frozen veggies, canned beans and spices…and it smelled and tasted awesome! Ingredients: 2 cans white beans, rinsed 1 can diced tomatoes with jalapenos or chilis with juice (to add a little kick) 1 large onion, chopped (or 1 cup frozen chopped onions) 1 bell […]
Do you struggle with family dinners?
In the fall, I enjoy getting back into healthy routines but dinner time can be a struggle. Between work, sports, school pickups, and homework, it can be challenging to make healthy dinners for the family. If you can relate to my scenario, then read on because I am going to share with you my strategies and key dinners that […]
Crock Pot Beef Stew
Ingredients 1-2 pounds beef stew meat, (cut into bite-sized pieces) 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp pepper 2 medium onion, finely chopped 3 celery ribs, sliced 5 large mushrooms, sliced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 6oz can tomato paste 6 cups beef broth 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cups baby carrots 6 small red potatoes,cut into bite-sized pieces […]
