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…
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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…
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…
Herb-seasoned Turkey Patties
I came across this Turkey Burger recipe in the book “Eating Your Way To Good Health” by Doug Kaufmann. Doug Kaufmann’s website is called Know the Cause. We have grilled it and also pan fried it (as the directions mention). They are always amazing with flavor!!!! The kids love them and so does the hubby! I like to…
Chocolate covered Strawberry “Ice Cream”
Chocolate “Ice Cream” for breakfast in my house! The kids are loving it!! Tastes like a chocolate covered strawberry. What you need… 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup milk of your choice (I used coconut milk) 1 scoop Vegan Chocolate Shakeology Handful of Ice Blend and enjoy. It gets thick. You might have to add a…
Quinoa Salad
I am dealing with figuring out an allergy to gluten, so I am avoiding grains right now. Quinoa is great since it is gluten free! 🙂 This is a quick side to put together. Enjoy! Quinoa Salad Print A great gluten free dish that tastes delicious warm or cold. Great for lunch leftovers or…
Ginger Shrimp Stir-fry
Thursdays are our throwback day using leftovers from the week. I find all the vegetables that need to be used and pair them up with a protein. My favorite is frozen shrimp. Super easy to thaw under running water and cook quickly for a fast delicious meal! I tripled this recipe for my family but…
Homemade Pizza Dough
Friday Pizza Night!! It is super easy to call up and have a pizza delivered but nothing tastes as good as homemade pizza dough with the love you put into creating your very own pizza with your family! The dough takes about an hour to make, so I make sure to make it earlier for…
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
This is my husbands FAVORITE meal!! When he has been away for work, this is his going away meal and his welcoming home meal. He likes to have my homemade macaroni and cheese along with it. It is important to prepare ahead of time with this dish, because you want the chicken to have time…