Welcome to the final installment of the Food Allergies on a Budget Series. Feel free to browse part 1, part 2, and part 3 when you can. While dealing with food allergies can be very difficult at the get-go, once you get into your new routine and learn the "new normal" things get easier, you learn what shortcuts and substitutions work and what doesn't. I wanted to share a … [Read more...]
How to Shred Cabbage – Kitchen Shortcut
Holy Cabbage!!!! So the lovely L shared this photograph of a cabbage that her husband found at the market (seriously, this thing needs to be in some contest!) sitting with her daughter in the high chair. Rather, on the high chair. Her face is priceless. And holy schmoly cabbage! How to Shred a Cabbage Remove the outer leaves, and any leaves that are … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day “Green” Smoothies
When it comes to making smoothies at our house, I like to make them as "raw" as possible. I find great comfort in knowing that I can get a glassful of nutrients that is filled with deliciousness! This particular "green smoothie," has 2 green ingredients...kale and kiwi. The kale cannot be tasted at all. The kiwi gives it a nice little zing. And the kids are sure to slurp … [Read more...]
How to Freeze Strawberries
Yesterday at the grocery store, I walked up to the berry section thinking I would just grab one box of strawberries and one box of blueberries. Each were on sale for $2. Woot! But as I looked down, I noticed a bunch of the strawberry boxes with 10/$10 stickers on them. I grabbed 6 boxes and knew that I'd spend some time yesterday afternoon getting some into … [Read more...]
Quinoa and Black Bean Burritos with “Guac De Gallo”
I have been on a bit of a quinoa kick lately. Making it way more often than rice! (I guess that's what happens when you buy 8 lbs. of the stuff!) Cinnamon Walnut Quinoa, plus a Curried Chicken Quinoa that I'll be making this week and a Spicy Southwest Quinoa that I've got on the calendar to share soon! And now... A "new and improved" rice and beans burrito! Using … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Pancakes
Got leftover holiday sprinkles?! I do...and I'll be using them to make "green pancakes" for St. Patrick's Day. Probably for lunch, as we'll be having Irish Soda Bread Wedges for breakfast with "Green Smoothies" (more on those tomorrow!). Super quick story... St. Patrick's Day was my absolute favorite holiday to celebrate when I was in elementary school. Not … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Oat Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
Here's a simple Gluten Free breakfast muffin for you...with a little chocolate-y surprise! They call for brown rice flour, and GF certified oats...both of which I had stashed on the gluten free shelf in my pantry. Stir in a few chocolate chips (here are my favorite allergy free chocolate chips), and you've got a lovely breakfast. When it comes to baking muffins or loaves … [Read more...]
Quiche Biscuit Cups
I'm in love. I'm not sure I'll ever go back to regular muffins. I kid...but seriously, these were absolutely scrumptious!!! Duffy sent this recipe to me and I knew I had to try it and share it you all for breakfast week! Before we get to the nitty gritty, here are some other "drop-ins"... For Meat: Sausage, Ham or Chicken - cooked For Veggies: Broccoli, … [Read more...]
What to Make When Eggs are on Sale
It's time for another version of "what to make when." When it comes to eggs, I regularly see them on sale for $1 a dozen...and sometimes even $.88 a dozen! I do buy some eggs from the store, but for the most part we get farm fresh eggs from our friends from church who raise chickens. A couple of ideas for you, for when you snag an extra dozen or two in a great … [Read more...]
Oatmeal – 5 Ways
Oatmeal is a quick simple breakfast. Warm on the tummy, keeps you feeling nice and full all morning long, plus it's helpful to the cholesterol levels too! I know for me personally...if I'm going to eat (and enjoy) oatmeal, it has to be heavily "flavorized." And by "flavorized," I mean it has to have enough sweetness and flavor from some other ingredient to make it … [Read more...]