Archive for the ‘Meal Ideas’ Category
Vegetable Quiche
As promised I am sharing the recipe for the quiche I made for my family. This one is a vegetable quiche which consisted of broccoli, potatoes and cheese but you can add anything you’d like.
Ingredients
2 frozen deep-dish pie shells
Dry filling ingredients – used steamed broccoli, diced...
March 11th, 2010 | Meal Ideas | Read More
Lentils & Veggie Soup
This has become one of my favorite soups and my family loves it too! Try it and add your own variations to make it your own…Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 bag of dried lentils (soak overnight)
½ onion, chopped
½ green pepper, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 15oz can...
February 22nd, 2010 | Meal Ideas | Read More
Spanish Beans
Oh yes, beans can be ethnic, didn’t you know that? Well, at least in my home they are. I can recall my mom making beans from scratch, not the canned variety. Mmmm, they were yummy and I made sure to watch intently so I could replicate her recipe for my family someday.
So below I share my recipes...
January 25th, 2010 | Meal Ideas | Read More
Caramel Stuffed Apples
We had some friends recently come back from a trip to North Carolina and they brought me back some yummy apples.
So, I was wondering what I could do with these yummy delights. She suggested I bake them with caramels so that’s what I did.
I peeled them and cored them close to the bottom but not...
October 31st, 2009 | Meal Ideas | Read More
Quick and Easy Kid-Friendly Meals
If you’re a parent who spends very little time with your kids due to the daily hassles in your office and/or in your home, then I say this to you: make time.
When you’re old and look back, you’ll regret not doing things with your kids. You might even end up miserable and hating yourself and the...
October 10th, 2009 | Meal Ideas | Read More
Tips to Create Healthy Recipes
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be a chore. It doesn’t have to be difficult either.
All it takes is planning in advance and some basic knowledge of nutrition. Planning a week’s worth of meals is also the best way to create dishes you can be proud of, while keeping the cost and time...
October 5th, 2009 | Meal Ideas | Read More
My 2-Week Menu
I realize I may be late in posting this but I promise to be more consistent. If there are any recipes you would like me to share, let me know; will post with pictures too.
We usually can go more than 2 weeks because I purchase extra food items when on sale. Love having extra ground beef for meatballs,...
September 30th, 2009 | Meal Ideas | Read More
My 2- Week Menu Plan
My menu plan for the next 2 weeks:
Week 1:
Monday: Quesadillas with side salad
Tuesday: Take-out
Wednesday: Sloppy Joes w/homemade fries and salad
Thursday: Sauteed Veggies (yellow squash, zucchini, butternut squash, carrots, etc) w/ grilled chicken
Friday: Baked Dijon Salmon w/roasted red...
August 4th, 2009 | Meal Ideas | Read More
Black Bean, Salsa and Rice Salad
Here is another wonderful meal that can be completed in 30 minutes tops. The best part is that it is extremely healthy because the beans are loaded with fiber that lowers the blood sugar. For added fiber, use the brown rice instead of the white rice.
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked long grain rice or...
July 30th, 2009 | Meal Ideas | Read More
Grilled Salmon and Cucumber, Tomato Salad
With the summer heat upon us, I will be sharing delicious, yet quick meals to serve to your family in 20 minutes or less.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup of non-fat yogurt
1 tbsp of white wine vinegar
2 Seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced on the diagonal
2-3 Vine-ripened tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf...
July 30th, 2009 | Meal Ideas | Read More
My 2-Week Menu
I haven’t posted my menu in a while so, I wanted to share my 2-week menu with you.
I run my kitchen as a business and follow a menu…I shop accordingly and definitely do not leave my house without my list and coupons.
Since my kiddos are home schooled they are home all the time, so I must...
April 13th, 2009 | Meal Ideas | Read More
My 2 Week Menu
Another year is here, and I have my menu listed for the next 2 weeks.
Although it took over 3 hours to clip coupons, organize my coupon book and determine my grocery list..my menu is finally done!!
I’m very excited because we are a cooking family and the kids love to be involved in the menu planning. ...
January 4th, 2009 | Meal Ideas | Read More
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