Recipes

It’s summer, and it’s inevitable that we’re eating our share of party food at potlucks and barbeques. We’re also upping our ice cream intake (of course!). I try to combat that kind of eating with healthy snacks during the day. I was really excited to try Kitchen Stewardship’s e-book, Healthy Snacks to Go. Katie has …

Do you do breakfast for dinner? It’s one of the ways I keep our grocery budget low, because it’s often a vegetarian meal and because I wait until eggs and potatoes are on sale. One of the ways I’ve adapted breakfast for dinner, since my husband claims he doesn’t like “breakfast foods” is to make …

This homemade black bean and corn salsa is delicious for snacking, topping tacos, and more. Black bean salsa is a great way to add some extra protein to your favorite meals. If you haven’t tried corn salsa yet you are missing out! Corn salsa with black beans is filled with colorful vegetables and tastes amazing, …

Pizza is one of every family’s standby meals, so why not change it up with these Sausage Pesto Pita Pizzas? Over the years, we’ve learned not to order but to make our own pizza–not only to save money but because we can add the ingredients we want and make it healthier. While I often make …

Need a filling family dinner that’s also meatless? We love this Vegetarian Baked Ziti. One of our favorite meals in years past was baked ziti, but as we’re trying to eat healthier and adjust to special diets, I’ve learned to remake some of those recipes. This vegetarian baked ziti with gluten-free pasta gives my family …

This Spinach Feta Pasta Salad is one of my most-requested recipes! It’s one of our family favorites and we enjoy it year round. Is this a healthy recipe? How do you get my kids to eat cooked spinach? Serve it with their favorite things–pasta, cheese, and olives–and they’ll be happy. My three love this easy …