Last week a bowl of fruit inadvertently ended up on my dinner table. It's been lurking around there ever since. I don't really have a "winter" centerpiece that I use. Christmas centerpiece has been put away and I just can't seem to get my spring stuff out yet! So the bowl of fruit it will be! The cool thing...the kiddos are asking to eat it! They love fruit, but don't … [Read more...]
Asian Chicken Wraps with Steamed Snap Peas
Asian Chicken Wraps with Steamed Snap Peas So fresh and full of flavor! 4 burrito size flour tortillas3 chicken breastsTeriyaki Sauce or Marinade1-2 Tbsp tahini1/4 cup peanuts, finely chopped1/2 bag baby carrotsHandful romaine lettuce 1 bag Snap peas Combine teriyaki sauce/marinade with tahini.In skillet, add sauce mixture and chicken. Saute … [Read more...]
Fruit and Veggie Muffin Recipe
Fruit and Veggie Muffin Recipe Pick any fruit or veggie to mix into this muffin mix recipe. 1 cup all purpose flour3 Tbsp canola oil1/3 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powdertsp cinnamon1 cup mashed or grated fruit or veggie **See ideas below!1/2 cup chopped nuts ((optional)) Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 12-muffin tin … [Read more...]
Banana Stuffed French Toast
So I'm doing a little research today. I wanted to see how the really "dry" GF bread would do as "stuffed french toast"...This recipe is gluten free, casien free, and soy free. (I have added in parenthesis the options using milk and wheat bread.) We'll see how the boys like it for breakfast tomorrow! This works beautifully with dried out GF bread. Banana … [Read more...]
Winter Fruits and Vegetables
Back in September, I wrote a list of "Fall Fruits and Vegetables"...I thought I'd post the "Winter" list, as snow is currently sticking to the ground (even though we were running around the yard in tshirts and shorts just 2 weeks ago!). So here it is...the list of "Winter Fruits and Vegetables!" They will get cheaper and cheaper as the season progresses and will likely be "on … [Read more...]
Antioxidant Pomegranate Smoothie
We love smoothies and it's a great way to eat fruit that you might not normally just pick up and eat. Like pomegranates! Don't be scared of them! I show you how to cut and use pomegranates here. Antioxidant Pomegranate Smoothie So fresh! Great way to start the day! 1 large pomegranate, deseeded1 medium banana6-8 pieces fresh or frozen mango3-4 pieces fresh … [Read more...]
Bacon and Egg Quesadillas
Bacon and Egg Quesadillas Quesadillas for breakfast! 6 strips of bacon8 eggs 1 cup shredded cheese 8 Tortillas (use natural corn tortillas for gluten free)Salsa 2 Pears Cook bacon in skillet on stove top. (Or cook it in the oven!) Remove and place on paper towel to drain excess fats. Pour most of the fat from the skillet.Scramble eggs in skillet that you … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Waffles
I was so unprepared for this dinner. Not enough eggs, so we didn't have eggs. Not enough white flour, so I used all whole wheat flour (which makes "thick" waffles)! Not that that's bad, I like to mix white and whole wheat flours! To the grocery store I go...tomorrow! A simple dinner after a busy day! (Ssssshhhhhhh...don't tell anyone...since I had $.50 to spare, I added some … [Read more...]
Zucchini Omelets
This meal is inspired by my brother in law. We went to visit them in Chi-town this past Labor Day weekend. He cooked up a storm! It was such a joy to watch him take on the same role as his dad! Host and chef! Also, want to say a quick congrats to my BIL for running the Chicago marathon and doing so in honor and memory of your dad! Zucchini Omelets A simple omelet … [Read more...]
Cauliflower Casserole
This recipe can now be found exclusively in The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook. … [Read more...]