I didn't do a lot of cooking when I was a youngster, but I found that I enjoyed what I did do. My earliest memory was making a "chocolate snack cake" while in 4-H for the state fair. Fast forward to high school and my next memory of cooking. In Spanish class we had an event where we went into the home ec kitchen and each person or group had a recipe to make. Mine was Mexican rice --- and I've Continue Reading
Healthier copycat Campbell’s Tomato Soup recipe
Tomato soup is one of the ultimate comfort foods. Is there anything better than a piping hot bowl of tomato soup and a grilled sandwich? It's a quick and delicious lunch or dinner that the whole family can enjoy. But when I launched my healthy living transformation and started reading labels, I sadly decided to forgo one of my lifelong favorites, Campbell's Tomato Soup. It contains some Continue Reading
Yum! 20+ recipes for your holiday gatherings
Can you believe the holidays are upon us? Where did this year go?! I think my favorite part of the holidays is the food. How about you? If you're looking for some new ideas for dishes to serve for holiday entertaining or office potlucks, I'm here to help! Below I've listed some of our favorite recipes for holiday event cooking, categorized by Main Dishes, Sides, Muffins and Biscuits, and Continue Reading
A family favorite: Honey Oat Raisin Muffins recipe
We love muffins at our house, and this recipe is one of my family's favorites. Power through your day with these healthy treats full of oats and honey goodness! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Ingredients: 1.5 cups quick-cooking steel cut oats, or quick-cooking regular oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon Continue Reading
Easy stovetop grilled chicken PLUS seasoning blend recipe
Chicken can be tricky to cook on an outdoor grill. The good news is, you don't have to. You can get the same delicious grilled taste using a grill pan on your stove! This tender and delicious chicken recipe is one of my standards. As part of my weekly meal prep, often I'll make several pieces so I can have with salad all week long. It's a restaurant-quality meal in minutes! For this recipe Continue Reading
Easy London Broil recipe is high in protein, iron
Looking for a healthy dinner option that's high in protein and iron, and low in calories? And budget friendly, to boot? Look no further than London Broil! A 4 oz. serving boasts 40 grams of protein, 20.3% of the recommended daily allowance for iron, and just 224 calories. Plus, it's only 4 grams of fat, and because this recipe has no added sugar it's low-carb. London Broil is a family favorite Continue Reading