Chocolate chip zucchini brownies are rich, decadent and delicious - no one will realize they are secretly healthy! Whole wheat and loaded with zucchini, these brownies make a perfect treat! Nothing to do today except to dive straight into these gorgeous brownies. But spoiler alert, they aren't what they seem at first glance. Maybe I […]
Cajun Chicken Stew with Okra
An easy New Orleans-inspired Cajun chicken stew with tomatoes and okra that you can savor at home! Okra, tomatoes and Cajun seasoning just belong together, don't you think? Throw in the trinity - onion, green pepper and celery -- add some chicken, serve it over rice and voila, you are whisked away for a New […]
Simple Farro Salad
This simple farro salad with herbs, nuts and Parmesan cheese makes for an easy, healthy side dish using basic, on-hand ingredients. This really simple farro salad uses things you've probably already got in my fridge or freezer (that's where I store my walnuts to help them last longer). Plus it comes together in no time, […]
Garlicky Broccolini
Garlicky broccolini is a quick and easy veggie side dish -- ready in just 10 minutes -- and a great recipe for trying a simple but delicious way to enjoy broccolini. Have you ever tried broccolini? I think it's a pretty fun vegetable. It's just fun to say even, don't you think? My three-year-old does […]
Crock Pot Chickpeas
Making crock pot chickpeas is super easy and economical! Just 5 minutes to prep and they store great in the fridge or freezer. It sure is easy to buy a can of beans when you need it. And trust me, I do that a lot. I've always got a pantry stocked with cans of beans. […]
Beet Hummus
Easy homemade beet hummus is bright, delicious and so simple to make. Just throw everything into the food processor or blender. This healthy dish is also a great homemade baby food option! Pop quiz: How do you feed beets to a baby? I had gotten to beets on my list of foods to introduce to […]
Sautéed Kale and Mushrooms
Sautéed kale and mushrooms is a quick and easy side dish with hearty, softened kale leaves and tender, meaty mushrooms. Great for a healthy veggie side dish! I love that kale has catapulted itself from a lowly salad bar garnish to a center stage mega star superfood. We used to use it in planters as […]
Homemade Hot Chocolate (3 ingredients)
A simple 3-ingredient homemade hot chocolate recipe that's ready in minutes! It's also sugar-free and can be made dairy-free. Homemade hot chocolate can be ready just as fast as heating your milk and stirring in one of those store-bought packets. It's really that simple and that quick. And best of all, you don't need the […]
Chicken Hash over Baked Potato
Chicken hash with veggies is served over a fluffy baked potato and drizzled with a creamy gravy for an easy, delicious and comforting dinner. This is a scrappy kind of meal. But the oh-so-comforting kind. We had a snow day this week. Meaning, the kids had a snow day and mama still had to work. […]