So we’ve got a busy week ahead. Most of it is fun! We’re going to see Justin Timberlake in Charlotte on Tuesday, then Todd’s going to New Orleans for a business trip. I’m flying down to join him for the weekend, and my in-laws are coming here to watch our boys! So kind of them! […]
Updated: Creamy Butternut Squash Carbonara (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
In today’s cooking class I am sharing a couple of Fall, Halloween-themed healthy recipes. I decided to go with the color orange, and recipes using squash. Because, even though it may not feel like it in the Carolinas (hello 90 degrees!), it is technically Fall. One of the recipes is an oldie from my blog, […]
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Braised beef short ribs are my go-to recipe when I want to make a special meal for a family birthday or holiday. They are decadent, yet homey. This meal is comfort food, a bit gussied up. Another perk is that the beef is not that expensive, compared to other cuts. Once these have cooked, the […]
Easy Whole 30 Bowl for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
As we were eating this, I told Todd that I could eat this any meal of the day, for several days in a row. This is a combination of so many of my favorite things. This easy whole 30 compliant bowl works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! You could add things to it, like other […]
Dairy Free Cauliflower Mash
Side dishes can get boring and repetitive, quickly. And sometimes we get stuck in a rut and just do the same-old macaroni and cheese or baked sweet potatoes. But this cauliflower mash is always a hit with my boys! It is dairy-free and made with a healthy veggie that your kids will barely notice. Any […]
Classic Risotto with Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs
I know it’s kind of old school, but I have really been on a risotto kick recently. It started when my brother and I made dinner for my mom’s birthday in January. Then we had friends over for dinner last weekend, and I made risotto to go with our steaks. I had leftover arborio rice […]