Posts Tagged ‘healthy meals’

Shopping for Many on a Budget

Many of you may or may not know that I am a mom to 5 children.  Three of those are teens and we all know how teens can eat! With this in mind, my goal was to cook and serve healthy meals but on a budget. For many years, we purchased food items and ingredients as needed.  Never did we make a list,...
February 28th, 2010 | My Chronicles, Organization | 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

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

Family Moments – With Teens

This will be the first in a series of Family Moments.  I will be posting small tips that involved the family in regards to parenting, teens, marriage, general family life, kids and our culture and so much more.  I hope you enjoy these family moments. Today’s family moment involves teens. – ...
May 26th, 2009 | Family Moments | Read More

Chickpea Pasta Meal

This is a meal I started making when I first got married.  I wanted to make a pasta meal but didn’t have sauce or mozzarella.  So I experimented with cottage cheese, yes…cottage cheese and everyone loved it.  Not only is it quick and easy but it’s healthy too, my kind of meal. ...
November 13th, 2008 | Meal Ideas | Read More