I have been eating mainly vegetables for more than year now and my kids are starting to eat a lot more veggies. I make a couple of veggie sides each night to choose from. This is an easy option that you can prep ahead of time and cook as soon as you walk in the [...]
Tag: lunch
Spinach Salad
This makes a very nice simple side salad.15 oz of organic spinach3 tbsp blue Cheese1/4 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup of dried cherriesDressing;1 clove garlic2 tsp honey2 tsp spicy brown mustard2 tbsp Raspberry vinegar2 tbsp balsamic vinegar4 tbsp olive oilDirections; Place spinach, Blue cheese, almonds and cherries together on salad plate. Dressing: grate garlic and mix [...]
Portobello Mushroom Burger
This recipe is for one but you can multiply to make as many as you need.1 large portobello mushroom1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes3 tablespoons feta cheese1 teaspoon white balsamic vinaigrette1 organic wheat hamburger bunDirections: Wash off portobello and remove stem. Place sun-dried tomatoes inside and top with feta cheese. Grill on medium heat for about 8 [...]
Honeyed Carrots
4 cups diagonally cut organic carrots2 tbs organic butter3 tbs organic honeyDirections: Put carrots in skillet with butter on low heat. When butter is melted add honey. Stir until carrots are thoroughly coated. We like out carrots hot but still crisp if you like them softer cook longer.Green ShellfishPink GlutenYellow NutsBlue SoyRed EggsOrange FishImage courtesy of [image creator name] / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Simple Avocado
1 avocadobalsamic vinegarolive oilsea salt grinderDirections; cut avocado in half and remove pit. Remove peel and slice in bite size pieces. Arrange on a plate and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, salt to taste with your sea salt grinder.Green ShellfishPink GlutenYellow NutsBlue SoyPurple MilkRed EggsOrange FishImage: anat_tikker / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Shrimp Fettuccine
2 cloves garlic2 tbsp organic butter melted1 lb prosciutto1 cup frozen organic peas1 box Barilla plus Fettuccine1/2 cup organic butter softened 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 8 oz carton organic sour cream1 lb. uncooked peeled and deveined shrimp1/2 tsp white pepperDirections; Cook fettuccine according to package. Drain well. While pasta is cooking Crush garlic and saute in 2 [...]
Simple Green Beans
2 cups frozen Organic Green Beansolive oil spray2 tsp organic buttersalt to tasteDirections: spray skillet with olive oil and saute green beans when almost tender add butter and salt. When butter is melted and green beans are tossed with butter and salt, serve.Green ShellfishPink GlutenYellow NutsBlue SoyRed EggsOrange FishImage: FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Spaghetti and Meatballs
When it comes to this recipe keep it simple. This is a great fast recipe, using store bought meatballs. We are so busy these days that few of us have time to make homemade meatball I can post a homemade recipe later, but this recipe is for families on the go. 2 Cans organic diced tomatoes2 [...]
Cream Cheese Chicken Burritos
16 oz. Cream Cheese 20 oz. cooked boneless skinless chicken breast shredded6 drops of hot Sauce1/2 cup of shredded 4 cheese mexican blendSalt to taste4 large tortilla Sauce 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup of shredded 4 cheese mexican blendDirections: Mix cream cheese, chicken, hot sauce, cheese, and saltplace 1/4 of mixture in each tortilla. Fold tortilla up and [...]
White Wine Chicken
3 boneless skinless chicken breast 4 ounce prosciuttosalt and white pepper to taste1/2 cup of wine1/4 of a medium yellow onion1/2 cup of milk 1 teaspoon of flourone box of penne pastaDirections: cook this in a crock pot.Put the chicken in the crock pot, cut up the prosciutto and add. Puree the onion and use some of [...]