Dear Aldi, how I love thee! Let me count the ways. Affordable Simple set up, easy to maneuver Great selection of organic and gluten free items We started shopping at Aldi during the seminary days, the years when we had waffles or hot dogs for dinner and Doritos casserole was a staple (insert a thousand … Continue reading For the Love of Aldi
When it comes to meals, I'm alllll about getting in as many veggies as I can. That's why I love these muffins over any other kind I've made with my kids. They contain all kinds of prebiotic fiber from the vegetables, as well as flax and gluten free oats - so their good bacteria can … Continue reading Muffins with Sneaky Veggies
It may not look all that picture perfect, as it's kind of a brown blob, but trust me when I say - this grain-free version of goulash/hamburger helper is LEGIT. I really hate the word goulash. Say it out loud. GOO-LAWSH. Gross. But hamburger helper makes me think of the cute little hand with a … Continue reading Grain-Free Goulash (AKA Upgraded Hamburger Helper)
While the kids and I have been LOVING my homemade hummus, I felt the urge to switch it up today. And in the words of my husband, "it's legit." Beans are a bit polarizing in the nutrition world. They can be inflammatory for some, especially for those with autoimmune issues. If that is you, be … Continue reading Spicy Black Bean Hummus
I'm not one of those pumpkin-with-everything girls, but I do love pumpkin pie. This pumpkin custard is reminiscent of that, but it is gluten free, dairy free, and hassle-free! Just to show you how easy it is, I'm going to shut up and throw out the ingredients and directions NOW. No need to tell a … Continue reading Dump and Blend Pumpkin Custard
I dared myself to make a dairy-free, grain-free chicken spaghetti recipe, and I totally nailed it! This dish is creamy, flavorful, and comforting just like the chicken spaghetti I used to make that was filled with mounds of cheese and edible food-like substances. Time out. In case you don't make old-fashioned chicken spaghetti, I'm talking … Continue reading Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Squash
My kids love to eat bars, but like so many convenience foods in stores these days, even the "healthy" kind, there are ingredients I'd prefer not to have on the regular. These nut bars, adapted from Kelly Brogan's book "A Mind of Your Own," are delicious and SUPER easy to make. The hardest part about … Continue reading Honey Nut Bars
My goal with every meal is to sneak as many veggies into my kids' food as possible. This taco bowl recipe is probably the most veggie-packed meal we make. And we make it alllll the time. Start with grass fed ground beef. I used to hate ground beef until we switched to grass fed. It … Continue reading Taco Bowls with Sneaky Veggies
Salads and I have a pretty shady history. In fact, salads give me a little PTSD. They make me think of diets and all the trauma associated with dieting. The idea that if I only eat "good" food, I'll look better and be a new and improved version of me. Spoiler alert - I'm always … Continue reading Not Your Average Salad
