This recipe post for Vegetarian Tortilla Casserole is sponsored by NFRA. Vegetarian Tortilla Casserole Need to get a healthy dinner on the table fast? Prep this casserole in the morning (or night before) to have it ready to go for a quick weeknight dinner. You guys… my life is crazy. Like real crazy. Like I often struggle to put dinner on the table crazy. Can you relate? In fact, in 2017, I’m trying to manage the cray cray with a bit more style and grace. But to be transparent: with only a couple of days into the new year we have already eaten dinner out…twice, errrr three times?—but who’s counting? Enter Vegetarian Tortilla Casserole. And you know what’s even crazier... we pretty much we eat Mexican food ALL THE TIME. So today I had this Vegetarian Tortilla ... View Post
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Not Your Mama’s Potato Chip Chicken Casserole
This post is sponsored by NFRA (National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association). This recipe for Potato Chip Chicken Casserole has been around for generations. It’s one that my grandma made my mama when she was young and one that my mama prepared on a weeknight to feed our family of six growing up. And now, of course, I’m reinventing their classic Potato Chip Chicken Casserole to give it a facelift and using better-for-you ingredients to fit our healthier lifestyles. Now I can feel good serving this well-loved Potato Chip Chicken Casserole to my family. There’s no mayo or canned cream of chicken soup here, I’ve used Daisy Brand Sour Cream and fresh mushrooms to get that creamy texture and flavor we enjoy in this comfort food casserole. When it comes to serving quality meals ... View Post
Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Peppers. A yummy veggie filled meal or side for your meaty main. These Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Peppers filled with quinoa, mushrooms, kale and dried tart cherries and topped with walnuts and a tart cherry reduction. Talk about flavor bomb. If you're looking for a vegetarian friendly dish that is comforting and nutritious-- these Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are it! Sweet and savory. A little tart and a tad bit nutty. I love everything about these Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Peppers. ... View Post
100+ Favorite Dinner Ideas for Kids (Picky Eaters Included!)
Looking for healthy dinner ideas for kids, including that picky eater toddler of yours? We’ve got you covered with this round up of kid friendly recipes! 100+ Favorite Dinner Ideas for Kids (Picky Eaters Included!) Are you a tired mama of a picky eater? You are not alone! My wild and free toddler refuses dinner pretty much every night. And little brother is starting to throw some meatime tantrums. He doesn’t like to sit down at the table and it can be incredibly frustrating when they have a dinner time meltdown. Instead of having that nightly dinner-time feud and bribing them to eat their dinner, try some of my favorite dinner ideas for kids. Better yet, my healthy dinner ideas for kids! Need some help with that picky eater of yours? See what I do with my two toddlers ... View Post
What is a Plant Based Diet?
This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Plant based eating is on trend and while you may be seeing the phrase everywhere, what does a plant based diet really mean? A plant based diet is often used interchangeably with vegan and vegetarianism, but this dietitian over here has her own thoughts on the subject. While you may see it all over packaged products that are derived from plant ingredients and popularized by the latest vegan documentary films, there isn’t a formal definition for the term. A plant based diet is having a plant forward approach to eating by putting plants as the cornerstone of your meals. Build a plate with mostly fruits, veggies, beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds and then (if you enjoy them) add animal proteins and dairy foods as a topping, ... View Post
Superfood Turkey Tacos
Superfood Turkey Tacos a family favorite with an extra dose of veggies that you can't see. :) Ground turkey tacos sautéed with super tiny mushrooms, walnuts, and cauliflower rice to make a mostly plant based meaty meal. If you want to go completely veggie, I've even made these superfood turkey tacos with lentils instead of meat. Add fully cooked (yet slightly firm) lentils into the recipe instead of turkey at the turkey step in the directions. You will be so surprised at how your meat eaters will love this meal and your kiddos won't even taste the nutrition disguised into the taco meat. This recipe meal preps and freezes well too. Make up a batch at the beginning of the week and store in airtight container for when you're ready to dig in. You know I'm all about that freezer stock-- ... View Post
Healthy Hamburger Helper Lasagna Skillet
Healthy Hamburger Helper Lasagna Skillet, OMG! This dinner is genius: one pot on the stove top with minimal effort for the tastiest homemade lasagna with lots of hidden veggies. Say goodbye to standing in the kitchen tediously layering lasagna, this Healthy Hamburger Helper Lasagna Skillet is a dump in a pot and serve weeknight meal at it's finest. You guys, I grew up on hamburger helper lasagna, and I had a craving the other day that needed to be satisfied so I created this Healthy Hamburger Helper Lasagna Skillet. And I'm so glad that I did because I've been making this one on repeat for dinner. Easy lasagna on a weeknight cannot be beat. My whole family LOVES this dinner and I felt really good about tucking in all the extra veggies that you don't even notice in this dish. Aside ... View Post
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos is by far a favorite for easy weeknight dinners for family. I mean, chips and guac or queso for all the meals. AMIRIGHT? Oh man, Mexican food is a favorite around here. Tortilla chips. Avocado. Double Win. Love all the foods with tortilla chips and avocado... so naturally, Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos is a family favorite. It's one of those weeknight meals that we keep on rotation. I typically have nacho ingredients on hand so it makes for a super fast meal prep Easy Shredded Chicken (always keep this frozen at the ready for when... Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos cravings happen) tortilla chips, cheese, black or pinto beans, corn, shredded lettuce and AVOCADO. Pile it high on a sheet pan (lined with parchment paper for easy clean up). So simple and ... View Post
Mini Bell Pepper Nachos
This post is sponsored by The Mushroom Council. Mini Bell Pepper Nachos with Avocado Cream. Oh me oh my, this sheet pan game-day appetizer or weeknight dinner is sure to please your hungry crowd. It’s a stuffed pepper meets nacho lovers dream… especially with cool avocado cream drizzled on top! Or if you’re like me you’ll take your nachos with a large side of avo cream. This lower carb veggie forward dish satisfies with a blend of beef and mushrooms. Mushrooms give that “umami” flavor, added moisture, and of course plant power. With my almost threenager (and let’s be honest... the husband), I use The Blend to boost the nutritional profile of our diet. Any way I can blend veggies into family favorites, I do because it has a better chance of getting into the bellies, ... View Post