Category Archives: Recipe: Dinner

Vegetable Tacos

November, 2017

Fact:  When I cook a new, healthy dish for my family, the percentage of family members who like it looks something like this:

I like it 99% of the time (obv).  My husband likes it 90% of the time (probably less but he knows better).  My 12 year old daughter likes it 50% of the time and my 9 year old son about 70%.  

So as you can see, it is quite easy to please me and my husband, but not necessarily my kids.  

Fact:  I don’t take a strong stance for or against any certain way of eating.  In my opinion, the key to health is tons of veggie consumption.  

Fact:  VEGETABLE TACOS RULE Continue reading →

Tempeh Bolognese

November, 2017

Have you ever cooked with tempeh?  If you haven’t, it may seem intimidating. I mean just the name – tempeh??

So what exactly IS tempeh?

According to Dictionary.com, tempeh is a traditional soy product originating from Indonesia.  It is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a cake form.

I know that the benefits of soy is a frequently debated topic.  Here is my take on soy, and why I believe that tempeh is a healthy source of soy.

Tempeh is a great source of plant based protein and is so versatile.  It has a nutty flavor, but when I cook with it I use some type of sauce that the tempeh easily soaks up.

This tempeh bolognese can be used on top of pasta, zoodles, or even roasted broccoli!  My husband, who is a meat guy, actually loved it!  (Full disclosure – he would have loved it even more if I made it with red meat, but that’s not the point, right?) Continue reading →

“Healthed Up” Meatloaf

April, 2017

When you think of meatloaf does ‘health food’ come to mind?  Or do you think of a meal seasoned with onion soup mix?  If it is the latter, you are in good company.

My mission as a health coach and busy mom is to provide food for my family that is healthy, delicious and simple to prepare.  Most recipes for meatloaf meet 2 of those 3 criteria (delicious and simple).

But what about the healthy part? Continue reading →

Veggie Quinoa Crunch

March, 2017

The other day my family visited my brother and sister-in-law and enjoyed quite a feast.  Upon returning home I decided it was the perfect night for a healthy, quinoa dish.

There are endless ways to prepare quinoa.  Hot.  Cold.  With veggies.  With meat.  Nuts, seeds, cheese….

I like experimenting with different combinations, and this time I scored a home run and couldn’t wait to share it with you!  It’s the perfect mix of veggies with some crunch and a little sweetness to boot! (Don’t forget to check out the time saver tips at the end of the post.) Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

February 21, 2017

I was a slow cooker virgin.  I’d heard such great stuff about slow cookers and how easy they are to use.  I actually attempted to buy one in Bed Bath and Beyond. Twice.   But I think I had a case of analysis paralysis.  Do I buy a 4 quart?  a 6 quart?  Do I get one with fancy features like steaming and browning?  

And it’s not like I was making the purchase of a lifetime.  It was a SLOW COOKER, for goodness sake! Continue reading →