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
I remember many days digging deep in the pantry for something to eat till payday. Hope these ideas help! Oatmeal or Cereal Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches (toasted, if desired) Breakfast burritos – Add scrambled eggs, salsa to a burrito. Eggs & Grits (add bacon, if on hand) Mix all together! Quesadillas EZ Bean burritos...Read More
With 50 billion smoothie recipes, this is a great choice for a “go-to” to start your day! 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 cups water 6 ice cubes protein...Read More
(For Juicing) 2 oranges 1 lemon 2 carrots 1/2-inch ginger, freshly grated ice Optional: fresh turmeric, 1/4 t. cayenne pepper Peel oranges, lemon, carrot. Cut into pieces to add to juicer. Add optional turmeric. Stir in cayenne pepper, if desired. Pour over ice.Read More
Keep food waste down with multiple options for lunches and dinners with these ingredients! Chicken breasts – season with s&p, seasoning of choice BBQ Sauce Pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces Red Onion, sliced thin Shredded cheese Nuun, Pita, or Flatbread Optional: Celery Cashews BBQ Chicken: Pan fry or grill chicken breasts till just about...Read More
Fast, easy, and healthy! This is a regular in my house. Double the recipe for leftovers! (Serves 4) 1 lb fully cooked andouille sausage, sliced 1 onion, sliced thin (color of choice) 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced (color of choice) 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 T. olive oil 1 t. kosher salt 1/2 t. freshly...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
(Serves 6) Salad: 1 package spinach (1-2 C per person) red onion, sliced thin 6-12 slices crispy bacon, crumbled 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced ~Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl or individual bowls Dressing: 2/3 C. organic canola oil (or oil of choice but I found olive oil too strong) 1/3 C. red wine...Read More
Growing up, we had a period of time my mom had to get creative with meals to feed our family of six on a very tight budget. Here are not only some of those meal ideas but some of my own as well! Texas Hash (we lived in Illinois so I’m not sure where she...Read More
