Soup is a fantastic way to get a hefty dose of vegetables into a convenient cup. After buying the organic carton brand of red pepper soup, I decided it was time to tackle it my own way. It’s not only delicious but it’s also gluten and dairy free! And it’s husband and toddler approved!
Quick and simple is the name of the game for family weeknight meals and this twice-baked potato casserole, filled with cheese, creamy cheeses and crunchy fake bacon, is a family favorite.
This combination is a baked roll with a mixture of chicken, cabbage and carrots though many ingredients could be easily substituted to fit your individual preferences. Baking them and filling them up with lots of vegetables keeps them lighter in calories and fat yet still gives you the taste you enjoy from the fried variety.
This black bean and corn-stuffed version remind me of a chili-topped potato and I think they make a tasty and filling meatless meal along-side a salad or piece of fruit.
A colorful salad in celebration of spring including spicy black beans, tomatoes, corn, and cilantro.
This traditional Irish Soda bread is a perfect pairing with your favorite St. Patrick’s Day Meal.
With a filling of black beans, spinach and other veggies, these Baked Southwestern Egg Rolls are great for your waistline. Serve them on their own or dip in Homemade Salsa. These egg rolls can also make a great Meatless Monday or Lent Friday (especially once you get sick of fish) meal, too, as they’re naturally vegetarian.
These pumpkin biscuits, with their subtle pumpkin pie spice, are a great way to sneak in a serving of vitamin-packed veggies for those veggie-wary, bread-loving kids.
As I embarked on this whole Get Real journey I knew one of the challenging items in our home was going to be cereal bars. I was aware they contained high fructose corn syrup and other ingredients I couldn’t pronounce but they are an absolute staple in our home, for my son in particular. This [...]
Pesto is and always has been a staple food in my diet. I just love it! On bread, as a dip, over pasta, on pizza, you name it! This is my grandmother’s recipe for pesto and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
With New Year’s Eve, the most popular champagne holiday, just around the corner, this is a really fun dish to incorporate champagne even if you don’t drink!
These scalloped potatoes will be your new go to. I promise. The leftovers are just as good if not better the next day! My husband loves to make these, but being from Idaho, he loves all things potatoes.
As I’ve mentioned in a few posts before I got an amazing gift for my bridal shower years ago, a collection of recipes from my family and friends. My mother in law sent me this recipe and it’s so simple and doesn’t take up the oven for your holiday feasts! It also pairs wonderfully with the Idaho Ham Balls.
Being from the south, we fry EVERYTHING–including our vegetables. This is no exception, and this may well be the most decadent and colorful holiday meal accompaniment you’ve seen!
These gooey, cheesy “funeral potatoes” traditionally served at holidays and funeral luncheons make a tasty side dish anytime of the year.
A homemade savory dressing suitable for an older baby or even the toddlers in your family! The dressing is easy to make and can be cooked alongside your traditional dressing as you prepare your holiday meal.
Where I used to work we had a special appetizer menu for the holidays. It was a HUGE success. unfortunately I can’t recall hardly any of the recipes except these. And I’ve been making them obsessively ever since.
This fresh cranberry relish is delicious alongside turkey or ham, or topped on hot rolls or pancakes.
Diet-friendly mashed potatoes, perfect for holiday gatherings and potlucks.
A family favorite dressing filled with Italian sausage, celery, and onions that can be made ahead to making cooking the big holiday meal a little easier.
