I found this recipe at Wellness Mama around 2013 and it became a favorite dish I made after the birth of my son because it was simple and easy to make with little clean up. Any mother loves a one pot dish! The only thing that takes time with this dish is the dicing of…
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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
This is a great meal but I maybe only make it when peppers are in season because it does take a bit of time to make. It is so worth it though and the kids are coming around to this dish. They personally like the peppers to be raw, so I put a few on…
Turkey Noodle Soup
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Did you save those turkey bones?? I hope so, because we will be using the bones and the leftover turkey to make this flavorful soup using some seasonal Fall leeks! I make this during the year using whole chickens. You can find that recipe here. So first thing is to make sure…
Roasted Garlic
I mainly only use this recipe when I am making my Refried Pinto Beans because it is needed in that recipe. When I do make it, I always have extra and enjoy eating the garlic plain. I could see making garlic bread as well with the roasted garlic. It sure does make the house smell…
Spanish Rice
It takes about an hour to make this dish but I always double this recipe and it makes a lot. I use it for leftovers and I also freeze it for future meals. So the time is worth it and the whole family LOVES it! When I make this recipe I pair it with the…
Healthy Breakfast Blueberry Muffins
Before you begin any recipe you need to make sure you have all the ingredients. I have been there so many times where I start cooking and I find out I am missing a main ingredient half way into my recipe. Here below, I laid everything I needed out. I normally use coconut milk…
Minestrone Soup (Crockpot)
Before it cooked for 8 hours. After it cooked for 8 hours and was portioned out for me to eat! Learn more about my colored containers HERE! Minestrone Soup (Crockpot) Print Cook time 8 hours Total time 8 hours This is a warm comforting soup full of flavor! If your kids aren’t a…
Orzo Salad
Orzo Salad Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins This simple yet delicious dish is great for a meal at home topped with some grilled chicken and a side of salad OR can be a great side dish to bring to a gathering. It can be…
Bair Family Spaghetti Sauce
My husband’s dad makes the best spaghetti sauce, so we asked him what he does. The only thing we don’t do is use the mushrooms. It will always taste best when he makes it though. He must have that magic touch. We make this the first Sunday of each month as a big patch and freeze extra to…
Taco Night Line Up
Who doesn’t love some Taco Tuesday!? Here is a way to make tacos fun by changing it up a little each week and allowing the kids to build their own as well! You must put these on IN ORDER! There is a system at our house. HAHA! 1st – Homemade Flour Tortillas 2nd – Sour Cream…