It’s back to school time! That translates to: hurry with your homework, so we aren’t late for scouts, orchestra, school meetings, OT appointments, soccer, and wait, DINNER! I love sitting down to eat as a family, but sometimes that’s just not possible. It times like those that I love the egg biscuits! I’ve even tossed one out the door at a child who “didn’t have time to … [Read more...]
Hearty Ham Breakfast Scramble
This breakfast is perfect for the mornings when you want something tasty but without much mess. As it's made in one pan and is super quick and simple, it fits the bill nicely. I think this would make a fantastic breakfast for dinner as well! The only top 8 allergen it contains is eggs! First we'll saute onion, garlic, and mushrooms until the mushrooms take on this … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
This is a simple, entree salad that is great for hot summer nights. Because this dish is served cold, it is great to take on a picnic or packed for lunch the next day. Mediterranean Couscous Salad Yield - 4 servings Preparation Time - 10 minutes Cooking Time - 10 minutes Ingredients 1 box couscous mix, plain (no favoring) 1 tomato, diced 1 cucumber, … [Read more...]
Raspberry Brownie Dessert Parfaits
So there's the fabulous little bakery near my dad's office building in downtown San Antonio. We had lunch there back in May when I was in town for my sister's bachelorette party and bridal shower weekend. The gal who runs the bakery puts together the most interesting ingredients... I most enjoyed the Green Chili Apple Pie that she had on the menu the day I was there. We were … [Read more...]
Taco-dillas
Last Thursday was "Taco Night" at our house. (And turns out, it was at many of your houses, as well!) I made a double batch of my favorite taco meat...thinking I'd freeze some to have another taco night next month. Instead, I ended up "repurposing" the taco meat into quesadillas last night! Steve and I had the cheesy quesadillas dipped in sour cream...and the boys had "taco … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Banana Strawberry Crumb Muffins (with no sugar!)
I don't remember the last time that I made muffins "from a box." And I'm afraid if I tried muffins from a box, I wouldn't like them. They may be extra sweet...but I'm afraid they wouldn't taste real. Or good even. Since I gave up processed sugar and white flours this month, I've had to get creative with baking. I did get some wheat berries and sucanat to help make some … [Read more...]
Pesto Stuffed Burgers
I've been dreaming about these burgers for a while. A long while...ever since the Inside Out Cheeseburgers from last summer. I've been pondering what other delicious things could go inside of a burger...why not pesto!?! A little homemade pesto. Some provolone cheese. A tomato, sliced just moments after picking from the garden. All together as a burger...grilled to … [Read more...]
Oven Roasted Garlic Green Beans
If vegetables could taste like candy, these might be the Reese's of all cooked vegetables. The oven roasting gives the green beans a bit of a caramelized flavor...and the boldness and sweetness from the roasted garlic...and it's almost like they are candied vegetables. Almost. (Even though that's a ridiculous claim, you have to try them and decide for yourself.) This … [Read more...]
Chunky Spaghetti Sauce
When I first learned that Ryan did indeed have an allergy to dairy (after having suspected it for many months), I really started scouring labels. I knew for the most part what did and didn't have dairy or milk, but it can very sneaky and often finds it's way into a wide variety of processed foods. One of the items I quickly discovered that contained milk or cheese was jarred … [Read more...]
Early August Garden Harvest
Cucumbers and tomatoes (5 different varieties pictured here...Golden Girl, Big Boy, Tigerella, and I forget the other 2! Plus the mini-mini tomatoes that I snack on while watering the garden!)...that's what's mainly coming out of my garden right now. I'm also picking herb leaves, just about everyday for whatever concoction I have happening in the kitchen that day. And I've also … [Read more...]