I love beef stew. Even in July heat here in Florida I love it. My family and I prefer hot food no matter what the temperature is outside. I also like food that is low maintenance. I do really like to cook but I have a busy toddler so minimal prep is a must for… Continue reading Minimal Prep Beef Stew
This egg recipe is compatible with a low iodine diet as long as you use non idolized salt. Read the labels of every product you buy because sometimes there are sneaky ingredients that would not be compatible. This recipe is also dairy free, soy free, and egg yoke free. Disclaimer I am not a dietitian… Continue reading Sheet Pan ” Cheesy” sausage and egg bake
This egg cup recipe is compatible with a low iodine diet as long as you use non idolized salt. Read the labels of every product you buy because sometimes there are sneaky ingredients that would not be compatible. This recipe is also dairy free, soy free, and egg yoke free. Disclaimer I am not a… Continue reading Sweet Potato Onion Egg Cups
My 10 year old son really wanted Beef Stew… even though it is July. On the way home from the store I suddenly remembered I don’t have any beef broth…or any kind of broth for that matter. I had a brief oh no moment then realized I could probably make it work anyway. The best… Continue reading Homemade Beef Stew – No store bought broth required
This is one of my absolute favorite food finds. I was so fortunate that my local Aldi was selling them for $10.99. Whole turkeys are absolutely cheaper per pound and as I’ve shared before they are a huge staple for me. However they also are not the most convenient meal to prep if you have… Continue reading Favorite Food Finds – Butterball Boneless Turkey Breast
I quit one of my absolute favorite things…meal planning It was one of my favorite pass times that I didn’t feel guilty about because it felt useful. For a season it was. But then it wasn’t. When I first started meal planning I would look at the week…then over time that evolved to the month. … Continue reading Why I Quit Meal Planning ( and what actually works instead)
This is a simple recipe perfect for leftover poultry. I used turkey but chicken would be wonderful too. Ingredients Leftover meat of choice shredded or in bite size pieces One can of coconut milk One 14-16 ounce bottle of teriyaki sauce Lime wedges (optional but recommended) Directions To a large skillet add one can of… Continue reading Teriyaki Coconut Turkey
This little pack of rice can turn leftover meat into a quick yummy meal in about ten minutes. I like to make a lot of my food from scratch. However I also have five children and an incredibly busy life. Keeping a few of these in my pantry makes it much less likely that I… Continue reading Using up leftovers – Taco style turkey and rice bowls
Need a simple dinner? This is for you. I love the turkey tenderloin from Aldi. The Rotisserie flavor is the one I usually pick up because the Pepper one ( while delicious) is a touch too peppery for my kids. I also love this frozen bag of green beans from Costco. It actually reseals pretty… Continue reading Simple Meal – Turkey tenderloin and frozen veggies
Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes for a day, a week, an entire season of life. When life is hard feeding yourself and your family can be really hard. Especially when you make the decision (while in a better season of life) the you and your family are going to be more of a whole foods… Continue reading Simple Meal Ideas For When Things Are Hard
