If you are testing out being vegetarian these seven recipes are perfect vegetarian meals for beginners. They are kid and husband friendly. When Rob and I decided to try being vegetarian for a full month, my meal planning tendencies went into overdrive. I could finally...
11 Reasons To Freezer Cook (Besides a New Baby)
There are many reasons to freezer cook. Whether for a newborn, for a friend in need, or for those busy nights, you will be glad you have a full freezer. Before I taught myself how to actually cook, there were usually only two things in my freezer: alcohol and ice...
11 Easy Ways To Eat More Vegetables
Eating vegetables does not have to be hard or mean more time in the kitchen. These 11 easy ways to eat more vegetables will have you munching in no time. Rob agreed to do something I have been wanting to try for a long time this past month. He agreed to try being...
Make Ahead Vegetarian Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches
The ultimate grab and go breakfast, these make ahead vegetarian freezer breakfast sandwiches have enough protein and a half servings of vegetables to keep you going through your morning. I didn’t used to have a thing for breakfast sandwiches. It was just eggs on bread...
Italian Chicken Zucchini Boats
With ingredients you already have on hand, these flavorful Italian Chicken Zucchini Boats are simple to make and a dinner win for the whole family. I know how to use three seasonings. Basil, oregano, and thyme. It is one of the reasons I make a mean pasta...
7 Healthy Ingredient Swaps For Traditional Dinners
These seven healthy ingredient swaps for dinners are kid-friendly and easy to make. Use what you have in your pantry to make these healthier changes to your current go to meals. Annette at Coffee Chaos and Dry Shampoo is bringing us these easy and realistic...
Simple and Filling Rice Bowls
Rice Bowls are an easy way to increase your daily vegetable count while still leaving you feeling full. Packed with flavor and very customizable, your whole family will find something to love about them. The first time I made rice bowls, Rob kept giving me a side...
Vegetarian Southwest Quinoa Dinner Dip
For the past year, Rob and I have been working to cut down on our meat consumption. Ok. I have been working on cutting down on our meat consumption. Rob is a great sport and has come along on this journey with me and since he knows how much I love to do the meal...
15 Pre-Baby Freezer Meals
With a baby on the way, having some quick dishes on hand is going to make your life so much easier. These 15 pre-baby freezer meals are perfect to stock up! Before Zoey was born, I spent about a day and a half batch cooking a whole bunch of freezer meals. It was one...
Easy Weeknight Meals When You Do Not Own A Crockpot
Confession: I have never owned a crockpot. Until about 3 weeks ago when we got an Instant Pot which is part pressure cooker and part crockpot. Truthfully, crockpots and Instant Pots scare me. As a person who is militant about expiration dates, the idea of leaving food...
Dinner Ideas When You Have No Time To Cook
This post contains affiliate links. I appreciate your support! It was during the first week we were home from the hospital with Zoey that Rob and I somehow managed to cook real dinners each night. We were so proud of ourselves for actually eating nutritiously and...
Fridge Clean Out: Quinoa Lunch Bowl
A Quinoa Lunch Bowl is the perfect packed lunch option. Full of protein, fiber, and whatever vegetables you have in the fridge, it's an easy meal to throw together. Ok, ok. Get your squishy tomatoes ready to throw. I have a Health Coach confession to make. I do not...