We are huge fans of ranch dressing in our house. My kids love to dip raw veggies in it, they eat salad as long as it has ranch on it, and they even love it on their baked potatoes. For a long time, even after we started trying to eat only “real food,” I kept…
My Favorite Workout DVDs: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred
During different phases of life I’ve done all kinds of workouts. I’ve had gym memberships, a treadmill, an elliptical, and even a personal trainer. The workout that I’ve come back to over and over is using DVDs at home. Over the years I’ve collected a small set that has moved from with me from apartment…
8 Simple Ways to Feel Great Today! {guest post}
I’m so excited to have been able to write a guest post over at Smittenby.net! In my post I share a little about each of these 8 simple ways I’ve found to feel great each day. I hope you’ll head on over and take a minute to read it and I hope you feel great…
Bok Choy & Veggie Rice Bowl
I’ve never eaten, or cooked with Bok Choy before. So, when I got a big head of it in my Bountiful Basket last weekend I was excited to give it a try. I decided to add it to my usual stir-fry recipe and the result was pretty delicious. I had a huge smile on my face…
Whole Wheat Banana Bread
I’m super spoiled with kids who love fruits and veggies, but for some reason none of them eat bananas. Every time I buy a big bunch of bananas for smoothies, I inevitably get some in my Bountiful Basket too. Which, of course, leads to a lovely bunch of overripe bananas on my counter.Luckily, I get excited…
Substitute Flaxseed for Eggs in Baking
Did you know you can replace the eggs in any baked good {or at least all the ones I’ve tried!} with a ground flaxseed and water mixture? This super cool tip boosts the health benefits/fiber and reduces the calories in muffins, cakes and sweet breads! Plus, it is super simple!Ground Flaxseed Egg Substitute {replaces 1…
Whole Wheat Crepes
I’ve admitted before that I absolutely {love} breakfast food, but now that I’m noticing how my breakfast recipes outnumber any other meal I’m getting a little worried. Do you think I have a serious problem? Is there some kind of addiction group I need to join? No? Oh, good. 😉 Now onto one of my…
I am stronger…
It’s one of “those” weeks. You know, the kind where your body (read hormones) think they are stronger than your will-power? I’ve been repeating this “mantra” in my head all afternoon. I am stronger than the gummy bears that are calling my name (weird craving, right?)! I really am stronger than any craving or excuse….
Healthy Cornbread
I couldn’t bear to leave my Vegetarian Chili recipe all alone for long. So, while you are putting together that quick and easy chili, go ahead and throw together some of this super yummy cornbread to go with it. I substituted whole wheat flour, greek yogurt instead of oil and honey instead of white sugar…
Yummy Vegetarian Chili
I don’t know about you, but for me there is something very satisfying about making a meatless meal that my whole family {read carnivorous husband} loves. This super easy to throw together chili is one of those meals that is even requested by my {steak loving} husband. 🙂 Yummy Vegetarian Chili Print Prep time 10 mins…