Slash your grocery budget and eat better with these foods from scratch! Learn which homemade food to make yourself, with recipe ideas and price breakdowns. One thing I learned early on after switching to real food, is that it requires a lot more time in the kitchen. You CAN save a lot of money by making most meals and snacks (like homemade Larabar bites) from scratch, but the downside is it can take A LOT ... Continue Reading
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Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Baked beans are a must-have dish at any cookout or barbecue. These slow cooker beans use pantry staple ingredients and cook in that old-fashioned slightly sweet and smoky sauce that everyone enjoys. These beans can be made ahead of time, are freezer-friendly, and taste even better the next day! Growing up, baked beans were a staple at any summer party and potluck. I always loved the sweet, tangy, maple-y ... Continue Reading
How to Plan for Meal Prep
Learn How to Meal Prep for the week based on your weekly or monthly meal plan! Helps you to stay organized in the kitchen, and saves time & money! If your days are crammed with chaotic schedules, tight timeframes, and the constant allure of not-so-healthy food options, then brace yourself for a game-changing solution: meal prepping. This beginner-friendly meal prep guide provides a detailed analysis of ... Continue Reading
Easy Caprese Salad Recipe
You know that feeling when you're just craving something light, refreshing, but oh-so-tasty? Well, friend, you just hit the jackpot. My Caprese salad recipe is the perfect refreshing dish for the summer - and there are so many ways to make it! Caprese salad is a superstar salad. Also known as salada caprese or tomato mozzarella salad, it's simple to put together and has an incredible mix of flavors. This ... Continue Reading
Vegetable Greek Salad
Learn how to make this easy recipe for traditional Greek salad! Made with nutritious ingredients & homemade dressing. You can add chicken, too! Don’t forget to try my delicious Greek pasta salad. I love salads, but sometimes they feel boring. Don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love my kale Caesar salad, cranberry apple spinach salad, and southwest chicken salad… but every now and then, I want my salad ... Continue Reading
Kale Salad with Blueberries, Walnuts, and Feta
An easy recipe for kale salad made with massaged raw kale, blueberries, walnuts, feta, & balsamic vinaigrette. Serve with oven-roasted chicken or slow cooker chicken as is - great for summer or any season! Three words I never thought I’d say: I love kale. From roasted vegetable kale salad to green monster smoothies to sausage, kale, and white bean soup – I LOVE kale! My husband isn’t as much of a ... Continue Reading
Stuffed Peppers
Try this easy recipe for stuffed peppers! A classic dinner now made healthier and more affordable! Freezer-friendly, versatile, and simple with only a handful of real food ingredients. Enjoy with Crispy Baked Potato Wedges and Steamed Veggies. My mom used to make stuffed green peppers for dinner when I was a kid. Stuffed with ground beef, they were simmered alongside meatballs in a huge pot of red pasta ... Continue Reading
Homemade Tortilla Soup Recipe
Delicious homemade tortilla soup recipe - can be made with chicken or vegetarian. Authentic flavor, and real food ingredients & can be made in the slow cooker! Serve with delicious jalapeno cheddar biscuits or artisan bread. I made tortilla soup for my family during a season that I affectionately call the "you are going to learn to like beans if it's the last thing I do" phase. Mentioning "new soup" ... Continue Reading
Cobb Pasta Salad
We make this California cobb pasta salad recipe with bacon every week in the summer. It's easy, healthy & a nice variation from Greek pasta salad! I don’t know about you, but when the temperatures get warm, I’m looking for ways to cook dinner without actually cooking… because it’s just too hot! I usually make our favorite beans and rice recipe ahead of time in the Instant Pot or make slow cooker ... Continue Reading
13 Easy Real Food Casseroles
Cold months mean comfort food, and these 13 easy real-food casseroles are perfect. Healthy meals that are easy to make, include chicken, beef, and meatless options, and some can be made in the slow cooker! Pairs wonderfully with cloud dinner rolls. The winter months are all about comfort food to me. I want chilis, soups, or a real food casserole. But comfort food has gotten a bad rap. Especially ... Continue Reading