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Recipe: 60 Sec Kid-Approved Prep Pizza Crackers

Recipe: 60 Sec Kid-Approved Prep Pizza Crackers

These were so easy to make and the kids loved them. Foil and spray a pan, place ritz (or any) crackers about 1/2 inch apart, put a small spoon full of pizza (or marinara) sauce on each, generously cover with mozzarella cheese, and put in…

Leftover Butternut Squash Soup Challenge

Leftover Butternut Squash Soup Challenge

Reducing waste and actually eating leftovers are important to me. I was able able to re-purpose a big batch of butternut squash soup my wife made for a few days– as a soup and as a sauce. It added a nice pop and some new…

Smoking Hot Vegetable Bake With Veggie Burger

Smoking Hot Vegetable Bake With Veggie Burger

My go-to vegetable bake with a veggie burger. I spray olive oil on a pan and spread out my favorite vegetables (lots of tomatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and more) topped with some more olive oil spray and chili pepper flakes. Drop in the oven…

My Kids Eat Fruit At Dinner

My Kids Eat Fruit At Dinner

Small changes add up over time. Replacing bad habits changes your behavior. The earlier we install healthy eating, it just becomes a natural passive part of your life. I am very happy that my kids have a strong grasp on self-control and moderation, things I…

A Salad Starring Tofu and Zoodles

A Salad Starring Tofu and Zoodles

A 5 min prep salad with tofu and zoodles as the stars. Also featuring broccoli, spinach, onions, tomato, cheese, and lemon juice, and seasoning. It had a lot of variety and was super filling!

Easy Prep 22g+ Protein (Boca Burger) Salad

Easy Prep 22g+ Protein (Boca Burger) Salad

5 min prep salad with a boca burger veggie burger (22g of protein and 220 calories) with spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, and zucchini. Sometimes you just need to keep it simple!

Getting Enough Protein as a Vegetarian (almost Vegan)

Getting Enough Protein as a Vegetarian (almost Vegan)

As an almost vegan, I struggle to get enough protein most days. A big win for me has been to incorporate locally produced veggie burgers and patties. I was able to pull together this easy and balanced lunch salad 100% farm to table.

My 100 Days of Salads This Summer

My 100 Days of Salads This Summer

This summer I made over 100 different salad combinations. The best part– all of the product was sourced from my local farm! Some of my favorite salad ingredients include zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, string beans, avocado, cucumber, red onion, peppers, and spinach. I almost always…

Steamed Brussel Sprout Salad

Steamed Brussel Sprout Salad

Steamed brussel sprout salad with onions was the star of tonight’s salad along with string beans, cauliflower, tomato, greens, and spinach. All from my local farm. Protein was pea protein flakes and seasoned with 21-season salute from trader joes and lemon juice.