Elevate taco night with these Family Favorite Beef and Kale Tacos. Packed with nutrition and flavor, these tacos are a great way to get some leafy greens into the whole family. Taco Night Smiles As I have mentioned before, my kids LOVE taco night. And I love that I know what we're having on Tuesdays (having theme nights totally helps with dinner planning). Oh, and yes, I LOVE tacos too! In ...
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Morning Oatmeal Elevated
Morning Oatmeal Elevated takes classic oatmeal from ordinary to extraordinary. With just a few extra additions, such as fresh ginger and coconut cream, you can have a tasty oatmeal that will leave you longing for tomorrow's breakfast! Hot oatmeal is a year-round morning staple at our house. (Except for those really hot, humid summer mornings when cold overnight oats are in order!) Aside ...
Cardamom Carrot Zucchini Muffins
These cardamom carrot zucchini muffins are so deliciously moist and flavorful! Vegan and gluten-free, they are the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee and make a yummy after school snack too! Will I ever stop creating new muffin recipes? I hope not! It's one of those little foods that I often crave with my morning coffee and my kids love too. This recipe was inspired by the ...
Broccoli-Quinoa Fritters and 7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste
These broccoli-quinoa fritters are a delicious way to reduce food waste and give new life to your leftover broccoli and quinoa. (They are also a great way to get some extra greens into your kids!) In honor of Earth Day, this month's Recipe Redux topic is reducing food waste. Food waste is a huge problem; in the US it's estimated that up to 50% of all food that's produced is wasted.* While ...
Lentil and Roasted Veggie Salad in a Jar
This lentil and roasted veggie salad in a jar is perfect for bringing to work or school. Simply prepare the ingredients the day before and you will be ready to go in the morning! Spring. It's almost here. I know it. After another snowstorm and too much time indoors, I'm so ready to for pops of green to start appearing and our snow boots to go into hibernation. (I mean, can I tell you ...
Kid-Approved Cod Cakes
These kid-approved cod cakes are a fun and tasty way to enjoy fish. Serve it as an appetizer or main course. Kids love the easy texture and light flavor. As a bonus they are very allergy friendly: gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free. "So these are crab cakes?" My husband asked. "No. As I already told you they are COD cakes." I said. "Remember I made them before, I'm retesting ...
Nordic-Style Oat Waffles (Gluten-Free)
These oat waffles are so delicious your kids will never know they are healthy! Made with wholesome ingredients such as oats and Greek yogurt, they will help get everyone's day off to a great start. Mornings. How they go can really set the tone for the rest of the day. Breakfast = an important part of mornings. While my kids usually have cereal a few mornings a week, I like to mix it up ...
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Cashew Cream
This roasted butternut squash soup is pure feel-good food. It's a delicious, cheerful soup that is easy for the whole family to love. And the cashew cream and roasted chickpeas provide extra flavor, crunch, and nutrition. Hello! How is February going? It's been cold and snowy week here in the northeast, but it's still winter after all and that's what it's supposed to be like! Lots of ...
Refueling with Smoked Salmon Stuffed Hasselback Potatoes
These smoked salmon stuffed Hasselback potatoes are delicious any time of day! They also make an excellent post-workout meal, simply make the potatoes ahead of time and heat them in the microwave when you are ready to eat. Disclosure: By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Potatoes USA and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not ...
Oat-Almond Cookies (Gluten-free)
These oat-almond cookies are suited equally well for pairing with your afternoon tea or serving alongside some fresh fruit and a glass of milk for an after school snack. They can also be made with coconut butter if you want a vegan option. If you've been following my blog for a while (or even a few weeks), you know that I love to bake. It's just my thing. So sometimes my blog gets ...
