Kid-Friendly Warm, Healthy Winter Salad Recipe
As I scrolled through social media in December, I noticed a common theme. I saw friend after friend posting that they were struggling to eat…
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5 Things to Do with Leftover Potatoes
Potatoes are such a versatile side dish. They go with all kinds of cuisines, and flavors, they’re budget-friendly and gluten-free. It’s no wonder we love…
Naturally-Sweetened Sweet Potato Casserole With Maple Syrup
It’s the holiday baking season! Literally my favorite food of the year. I’ve been cooking real food holiday dishes for over a decade now, and…
Simple Sweet Potato Air Fryer Recipe | Sweet Potato Tots – Perfect for Kids!
The last time my husband’s family was together we were celebrating my brother-in-law’s graduation. Since there are 18 of us in total (including 10 young…
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Recipe
When I think of stereotypical picky eaters, two foods come to mind: BroccoliBrussels sprouts I’m not sure who came up with these. But the myth…
Healthy Broccoli Salad Recipe: Seasonal Winter Salad
Are you ready for a healthy, easy side dish that’s full of all those sweet and salty flavors we love? If you have never had…
Instant Pot Applesauce {No Sugar Needed!}
Instant Pot applesauce is so quick and easy to make – you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with store-bought applesauce! You can enjoy this yummy…
How to Cook Rice in the Instant Pot – Perfect Rice Every Time!
I was talking with a friend recently about how to cook rice in the Instant Pot. She had heard that cooking rice in the Instant…
Keto Cauliflower “Mac” & Cheese {Simple Dinner or Side Dish}
Looking for an easy keto side or main dish or maybe just a way to get more veggies onto your family’s dinner plates? This keto…
Steamed Vegetables in the Instant Pot {Fast & Flavorful}
Steaming veggies is a great way to get important nutrients on the dinner (or lunch or breakfast) table without spending hours in the kitchen. My…
Kid-Friendly Parsnip Fries Recipe: A Healthy French Fry Alternative
I’ll try to write down a recipe that I always just make out of my head for you today, okay? After making it once, you…
How to Roast Kid-Friendly Vegetables: Add Some “Sweet” Without Sugar!
Sometimes I feel sorry for vegetables. It seems like they’re always the “lowest on the totem pole” when it comes to food groups. People crave…
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – No Drain! Made by Kids {VIDEO}
Something amazing happened this week. Because I’m teaching my kids to cook, dinner got on the table on time when it never would have otherwise…
Healthy Creamed Cauliflower (Instead of Mashed Potatoes)
What kid doesn’t like mashed potatoes? It’s a favorite at our house even if I don’t have gravy, but I’m always looking for ways to…
{Series: Those Weird Veggies} Everything you Didn’t Know to Ask About Parsnips
Welcome to a new series that I’m so excited about: Those Weird Veggies. Thanks to some developing health issues, I’ve had to pull back from…
Serve an Easy Pasta Salad Bar for Your Next Party
There’s something very intimidating about cooking ‘real food’ for a large group of people, especially if you’re on a budget. Shoot, some days I feel…
Quick Keto Cauliflower Rice in the Instant Pot
Trying keto, Whole30, or Paleo for the first time? Ditching grains isn’t easy because something like rice is always a quick side dish to add…
Spicy Buffalo Potato Wedges & Homemade “Frank’s” Hot Sauce
Spicy, crispy, and HOT, in all imaginable ways. I created these homemade buffalo potato wedges when my husband was on a restrictive diet – no…
How to Use Citrus Daily to Brighten Up Your Recipes {+ Pea Pesto Recipe}
Usually, I’d rather save even my healthy eating goals (beyond the daily ones) for Lent, but this I’ve decided to set a new goal to…
Creamy Carrot Ginger Puree {Homemade Baby Food in a Pouch}
It’s hard to believe that this photo was from a whole year ago, last night: Our Gabe is truly overflowing with joy, with more smiles…