While cauliflower has become quite trendy as a low carbohydrate substitute for rice, I appreciate it more as a creative way to increase our daily serving of veggies. Given its mild taste, it complements most flavors and is accepted by even the pickiest of eaters. This dish would work perfectly for a family to serve as a “build your own” bar where kids can customize their toppings.
Read MoreThese muffins were inspired by an abundance of fresh summer fruit and are the perfect mid-morning or afternoon snack. In addition to being incredibly flavorful, these muffins differ from the typical store-bought muffin in that they score high points on the nutrition front (low sugar, high fiber, healthy fat profile). The secret to the crunchy top is folding in the sugar at the end of the recipe. They also freeze beautifully, making them a great option for breakfast meal prep.
Read MoreI hope you’ve enjoyed my use of the Instant Pot this past month to expedite some typically lengthy Fall recipes. From a culinary standpoint, I’m thrilled the season has come to embrace soups, stews and comfort foods that lend themselves well to meal prep. With the newest member of our family slated to arrive in December, I’ve been revisiting my favorite Winter recipes that freeze well. Look for those to come over the next few weeks. In case you missed my Instagram post, I will be taking December through the end of February off to focus 100% on getting to know our new addition. Rest assured I’ll be back in March with more great meal hacks, which will become increasingly valuable given that I’ll have a babe in tow. While I’m gone, feel free to check out my archives of past hacks- maybe there’s an option there that’s destined to become your new favorite.
Read MoreIs it really October? It seems like the Summer flew by and fall is in full swing. From a food perspective, I welcome this time of year known for cozy soups and stews. This month, I broke out the Instant Pot for the first time in this series. Look for plenty of Instant Pot meal hacks and cooking shortcuts coming your way (along with all things pumpkin).
Read MoreWe’ve all heard it before… eat your veggies. Despite the mixed messages delivered by popular diet culture, veggies are the one food group that are never omitted (in most cases 😉). I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that I too am a huge proponent of eating vegetables, and in large quantities.
Read MoreSimilar to last month, I wanted to post all of my meal hacks in one place so you’d be able to easily access them. This month included some of my most frequently made dishes, including Rustic Baked Pasta and my ultimate hack for Sunday night dinner. I’d love to know which meal was your favorite this month!
Read MoreThanks for all your feedback around my weekly “Meal Hacks” feature. I have loved hearing about the dinners you’ve tried and how they’ve made meal prep just a little bit easier! Since many of you have asked about where you can access the hacks after the Instagram stories have expired, I thought I’d do a monthly round-up of all my hacks so you have an easy go-to reference. What was your favorite hack this month?
Read MoreThere’s something about the combination of tomatoes and basil that perfectly emulates summer. This pasta dish is simple, loaded with flavor and delicious enjoyed either warm or cold. To boost the nutritional profile without compromising the flavor I’ve used POW Green Lentil Pasta. My only recommendation would be to throw a bagged salad or other veggie on the side.
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