Polenta is something I always keep in my pantry. Grain bowls are popular easy meals right now, and I think we should make polenta bowls a new trend too. I'm usually pretty diligent on planning our dinners for the week to avoid extra grocery store trips with two kids in tow, but one night last week I had planned for leftovers for dinner that were already eaten. We were enjoying a relaxing Sunday and the last thing I wanted to do was go to the store. So I cut some Swiss chard and herbs from the ... continue reading...
Banana Almond Butter Muffins
These banana almond butter muffins are one of my favorite ways to use ripe bananas. Whenever I have a few ripe bananas to use up, I'm either making these muffins or my healthy chocolate chunk banana bread. Naturally-sweetened and protein-packed thanks to the use of almond butter and Greek yogurt, they're a muffin that will keep you full at breakfast or make a delicious snack to take on the go. Once your bananas are ripe, you just need some pantry staples to make these muffins. Here's what ... continue reading...
Shrimp Pesto Pasta
Pesto is one of those things that makes me feel fancy when I eat it. But it really shouldn't, because homemade pesto is so easy! And this version, which I'm calling "poor man's pesto," uses almonds instead of pine nuts. I almost always have almonds in my pantry but pine nuts usually require a special trip to the store. Plus pine nuts are so expensive! Use almonds in this version and I promise it's just as good. The other great thing about this recipe is how fast it comes together. You can ... continue reading...
Garlic Dill Pickles + Intro to Home Canning
Let's talk about home canning! I grew up with my dad doing lots of canning. He would make jams during the summer and give them away as Christmas gifts. Such a wonderful treat for the holidays to receive preserved summer fruit! For years I've been making my own jams, canning tomatoes and marinara sauce, and pickles. Before I get into the pretty easy recipe, here are some home canning rules. Hot Water Bath Canning vs. Pressure Canning I use hot water bath canning. This method uses HEAT. ... continue reading...
Banana Bread Overnight Oats
With the heat of the summer, I find my bananas getting ripe way faster than usual. I'm one of those people that doesn't eat a banana if it has any brown spots on it, which means I'm making lots of banana bread, some banana almond butter muffins that I'll have on the blog soon (!!) and now these overnight oats. They really couldn't be easier, but they're so good and filling. I appreciate quick breakfasts as much as the next person and these are sure to be a hit. Even my toddler gobbled a ... continue reading...
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