BLISTERED SUGAR SNAP PEAS Serves 4 2 t. olive oil, divided 1 lb. sugar snap peas, strings removed, divided 1 t. grated lime zest plus 1 T. juice ¼ t. Aleppo pepper (crushed red pepper is ok to substitute) Flaky sea salt 1. Heat large cast iron skillet on high 2. Add 1 t....Read More
ALMOND CRUSTED ACORN SQUASH Serves 6 1 medium acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded ½ C. almond meal 1 T fresh thyme, minced ½ t. seas salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 3 t. coconut oil, melted 1. Preheat oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2....Read More
GLAZED CARROTS (Serves 4) 2 lbs Carrots 4 T. butter ¼ C. brown sugar, packed ½ t. salt ½ t. ground pepper 1. Peel carrots (or, if they’re not too funky just wash carrots) Cut carrots in half lengthwise so all are about the same size. If the carrots are on the large size, I...Read More
(Serves 8) 1 T olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings 1 C. onion, diced 1 C. celery, diced 1 C. carrot, diced 6 fresh plum tomatoes, diced 3 zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 T. fresh garlic, minced 1/4 C. tomato paste pinch or two of red pepper flakes 1 t. kosher...Read More
INGREDIENTS: Bones from 2-4 chickens- preferably organic (break bones apart as much as you can) 2 T Apple Cider Vinegar 2-4 carrots scrubbed, chopped into big pieces 3-4 ribs celery (include leafy part), chopped into big pieces 1 onion cut into chunks Any fresh herbs you may have on hand (I like thyme) Optional: 6-8...Read More
When you don’t have the energy to cook, it helps to have some quick meals on hand in the freezer or frig. Here are some ideas! Frozen dinners, pizza (read labels, opt for a healthy version) Frozen fruit and/or veggies to add to a smoothie Frozen breakfast sausages (I like to have these with a...Read More
Fast food is not always the healthiest of choices but when the main goal is to get food in your stomach after a long day these suggestions may help! Arby’s: Roast Turkey Farmhouse Salad with ½ Packet Dijon Honey Mustard Dressing Burger King: Classic hamburger (no cheese) I was surprised the read the BK...Read More
Not all of these choices are healthy, but when you don’t have the energy to cook, it’s important to get something in your stomach! Opt for organic/non-GMO. Oatmeal – individual/microwaveable servings (helps to add fresh fruit if you have on hand!) Cereal – low sugar Nut butter toast (peanut, almond, etc) Toast with nut...Read More
I remember many days digging deep in the pantry for something to eat till payday. Hope these ideas help! Brinner! (Breakfast for dinner) Oatmeal, Cereal, frozen waffles, or any other easy breakfast! Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches (toasted, if desired) Tuna fish sandwiches (or on lettuce) Grilled cheese – add a slice of deli ham...Read More
With 50 billion smoothie recipes out there, this is a great choice for a “go-to” to start your day and keep it simple! 3 cups kale, spinach (or any greens) 1 apple or pear, chopped 1 small cucumber, chopped juice of one lemon 1 T grated ginger 1 T freshly ground flax seed 1 1/2...Read More
