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
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What Produce is in Season for May 2023?
Curious what produce is in season? This produce guide will help you find what is currently in season! Buying seasonal produce will help you cut your grocery budget and put good food on the table. Spring is in full swing around here! I love the month of May because the weather gets warmer, it’s time for planting gardens, and school is wrapping up and Summer is around the corner! My garden’s have always ... Continue Reading
One Week Vegetarian Meal Plan
A full week of quick and easy vegetarian dinner recipes. A full vegetarian meal plan for both beginner and advanced cooks. You won't even miss the meat! Instead, you can eat loaded fettuccini alfredo and homemade tomato basil soup! I've written a lot of meal plans over the years... there's the Whole30 meal plan, the $50 ALDI meal plan, the original $50 one week meal plan, the second $50 one week meal plan... ... Continue Reading
How to Blanch Greens
An easy tutorial for learning how to blanch greens like mustard, collard, beet and broccoli leaves so you can freeze them safely and enjoy later! Use your greens in recipes like savory pasta with greens and caramelized onions & chard! One day, several years back, my dad gave me two big bags of beet greens. No beets, just the greens. He had gone to the farmers market for some veggies and happened ... Continue Reading
Greek Quinoa Salad
This light and healthy Greek quinoa salad with fresh vegetables and chickpeas is the perfect make-ahead lunch or side dish. Top with dill or avocado if you can! Don't forget to try my other recipes like Greek pasta salad or Greek couscous. Have you ever gone out to eat and had something that was SO GOOD, you wished you could eat it every day at home? I feel like this happens to me ALL THE TIME, and most ... 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
How to Meal Plan and Make it Work
Learn how to create a meal plan and make it work for your family, even around your busy schedule. Meal plan for a week or a month to eat real food and stay on budget! If you'd like all of the learning tools to save big money on real food meal planning, check out my Grocery Budget Bootcamp. Making a meal plan is the BEST way to keep your family eating real food on a real budget. After a lot of trial and ... 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
Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas
Try this delicious recipe for roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas. It's healthy, vegan-friendly, freezes well, and always a family favorite! Top with cilantro, diced avocado, diced tomatoes and our homemade lime crema! My husband wouldn’t eat a lot of things for a long, long time. On that list was every variety of beans, sweet potatoes, and every type of casserole. Which meant the odds of me ... Continue Reading
In Season Produce In February 2023
Use this guide to produce in season in February to gain the most nutrients from your food and save money on groceries! You can use this list to help you meal plan for the winter months. February is here and along with this short month are new and delicious seasonal vegetables! Many of the seasonal vegetables from January are also best in February. But there are some new ones to introduce as we explore the ... Continue Reading