• Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Bair Necessity

Stressing Less and Playing More

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • In Season
      • January
        • January Seasonal Foods
      • February
        • February Seasonal Foods
      • March
        • March Seasonal Foods
      • April
        • April Seasonal Foods
      • May
        • May Seasonal Foods
      • June
      • July
      • August
      • September
        • September Seasonal Foods
      • October
        • October Seasonal Foods
      • November
        • November Seasonal Foods
      • December
        • December Seasonal Foods
  • Family
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Mother’s Day
    • Halloween
    • Christmas
  • Fitness
  • Balance

vegan

Kale Marinated Greens

December 27, 2017 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Kale Marinated Greens

I found this recipe in an issue of World Health News. With the many ingredients it is a very healing dish for your body. Everything is raw but when marinated takes on such a great flavor! This batch lasted me about 3 days with a side salad for my lunch.  You will need kale greens,…

Read More

Say goodbye to Jelly!

December 23, 2017 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Say goodbye to Jelly!

It all started when I ran out of jelly one day. I started making the kids sandwiches for school that morning, when I noticed I was out of jelly. There was no time to run to the store, so I got creative. I decided to slice up some banana to go along with my daughters…

Read More

Shakeology gave me the energy I was lacking!

December 23, 2017 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Shakeology gave me the energy I was lacking!

After having my third child in 2013, I was struggling with my energy and nutrition. I was grabbing anything that was easy to eat. I felt so BUSY and exhausted all the time, I literally was crashing halfway through the day needing a nap at 3pm. Once I started working out regularly, I also started…

Read More

Raw Ranch Dip

December 22, 2017 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Raw Ranch Dip

Get ready to have your mind blown!!! This dip, that could possibly be a salad dressing, is amazing! It is healthy and has NO DAIRY but taste like it does. I found this at a Whole Foods Raw Food cooking class. You just have to try it once to taste what I am talking about….

Read More

Roasted Garlic

October 26, 2017 by Melissa Leave a Comment

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…

Read More

Refried Pinto Beans

October 26, 2017 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Refried Pinto Beans

This meal does not cost much but it makes a TON of food! It is a go to for big gatherings and the flavor is SO good!!! It takes about 4 hours to make but not much of that time is with you doing much. Most of it is the beans simmering. So make sure…

Read More

Spanish Rice

October 26, 2017 by Melissa Leave a Comment

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…

Read More

Minestrone Soup (Crockpot)

July 11, 2017 by Melissa Leave a Comment

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…

Read More

Thumbprint Cookies

May 29, 2017 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Thumbprint Cookies

This is my go to dessert if I ever need to bring anything for an event, host my own event, or around the holidays it is a must to make. It is a pretty healthy dessert. My husband and kids approve too. You will need almonds, rolled oats, whole wheat flour, oil, maple syrup, salt,…

Read More

Orzo Salad

May 29, 2017 by Melissa Leave a Comment

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…

Read More

  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Learn More About Melissa

Hi, my name is Melissa Bair and I started this blog to help myself organize our meals and keep it simple in the kitchen. .....Read More

Recent Posts To Check Out!

  • My VIPKID Teaching Journey! (The Early Bird Gets the Worm)
  • 12 Quarantine Ideas for the Family
  • A Quarantined Mother’s Day
  • My Favorite Green Apple Smoothie
  • Neighborhood ZOO Walk!

Connect with me!

Categories

  • 131 Method
  • Animals
  • April Seasonal Foods
  • August Seasonal Foods
  • Back to School
  • Balance
  • Blog
  • Breakfast
  • Camping
  • Christmas
  • December Seasonal Foods
  • Desserts
  • Dinner
  • Easter
  • Family
  • February Seasonal Foods
  • Fitness
  • Halloween
  • January Seasonal Foods
  • July Seasonal Foods
  • June Seasonal Foods
  • Lunch
  • March Seasonal Foods
  • May Seasonal Foods
  • Meal Prep
  • Misfits Market
  • Month of April FOCUS
  • Month of August FOCUS
  • Month of December FOCUS
  • Month of February FOCUS
  • Month of January FOCUS
  • Month of July FOCUS
  • Month of June FOCUS
  • Month of March FOCUS
  • Month of May FOCUS
  • Month of November FOCUS
  • Month of October FOCUS
  • Mother's Day
  • November Seasonal Foods
  • October Seasonal Foods
  • Quarantine
  • September Seasonal Foods
  • Shakeology
  • Side Dishes
  • Snacks
  • Soups
  • St. Patrick's Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Valentine's Day
  • Veggie Dish
  • WINTER

Tags

5 Ingredients or less 7 ingredients or less August Seasonal avocado broth Build Your Own carrots Chicken chocolate Christmas crockpot dairy free egg free eggs family favorite things fitness FIXATE Garlic health honey kid friendly lemon lemon juice meal prep mexican Muffins Nut Free Nutrition onion parsley party dish pasta peppers quinoa salad scavenger hunt Shakeology spinach Sunday Meal Prep sweet potato Taco Night tomatoes Turkey vegan

Subscribe to my newsletter

Each monthly newsletter will share seasonal recipes, family traditions, fitness focus, and tips for a balanced life. All of these help me stress less and play more.

Archives

Copyright © 2025 · Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework