Hummus Without Tahini from Vegan Beans from Around the World

May 20, 2014 by

Hummus Without Tahini

For quite a while I have been on the hunt for the perfect vegetarian/vegan recipes to help change my family’s view of non-meat dishes. My husband seems to think that a meal isn’t a meal without meat.  So when I was asked to review Vegan Beans from Around the World by Kelsey Kinser I thought it’d be a great opportunity to try again and change the way my family thinks about mealtime.

I started small with a few appetizers and sides to test their limits. Then I went straight in and prepared some vegan dishes for dinnertime. And you know what? They ate it! And not only did they eat it… they enjoyed it.

While I haven’t quite convinced my husband that meat does not need to be in each meal, I have gotten him to open his eyes to new possibilities and new flavors thanks to the amazing recipes in this book.  [Read more…]

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Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Recipe featured on Someday I’ll Learn

May 19, 2014 by

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan recipe

Last week was hot here in San Diego. Cooking was far from my mind. As was turning on the stove. But since my kids still depend on my to feed them (yeah… the husband does too) I got smart and busted out the slow cooker.

Grabbing ingredients from our freezer and pantry I found that I could make a simple slow cooker chicken parmesan recipe in little to no time. The only extra thing I had to do was boil water for noodles closer to dinner time. Easy peasy! This slow cooker meal is not only easy, it takes only 5 ingredients! And 3 of those 5 ingredients go in the slow cooker to work their magic.

You can find the full recipe featured today on Someday I’ll Learn.

What’s your favorite meal to make when the temperature is rising?

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On-The-Go Breakfast Ideas for Busy Mornings

May 8, 2014 by

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On-The-Go Breakfast Ideas for Busy Mornings stonyfield organic yotoddler yogurt pouches

Mornings can be pretty hectic in our home but with a good routine in place I’ve come to learn how to make things smoother. By planning ahead and utilizing some great on the go breakfast ideas for busy mornings, the hassle of figuring out what to prepare in the mornings has lessened.

Recently I was asked to check out Stonyfield’s new products – YoBaby, YoToddler, and YoKid yogurt pouches. These are the first refrigerated organic yogurt pouch available in stores and come in a variety of flavors.

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Easy To Make Roasted Red Pepper Chicken and Linguine with White Wine Sauce

May 6, 2014 by

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Easy To Make Roasted Red Pepper Chicken and Linguine with White Wine Sauce

Date nights are an important part of my relationship with my husband. They allow us to reconnect, chat about life, and spend time together without the kids. Whether we’re heading out for a night on the town or settling in at home for an easy to make meal together, the time we spend during date night helps us rekindle that spark.

Since we’ve finally decided we need to expand and are starting to look for potential houses to move into we’ve been on a tighter budget than normal. That means more meals at home… including date night meals. But that doesn’t mean I have to make some elaborate dish that takes hours to make.   [Read more…]

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Easy Lunch Ideas: Eggplant French Bread Pizza

May 5, 2014 by

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Eggplant French Bread Pizza

One thing I love about lunchtime on the weekend is the fact that I get to eat lunch with the kids and my husband and sit down together during the day – something that doesn’t happen often.  The family table we’ve created at dinnertime has helped us connect more as a family and truly enjoy each meals together but enjoying lunch together is like an added bonus.

Unlike dinners, lunches are usually sporadic last minute plans that just happen to come together. And that means I need a great arsenal of easy lunch ideas – like this delicious eggplant french bread pizza – ready to use when I don’t have a clue what I want to make.

Another great tool I have at the ready is a pantry full of Barilla® sauces and a garden full of veggies. For those times that I just need something the whole family will enjoy and eat but is still  nutritious, I grab my favorite Tomato & Basil sauce and start creating. You’ll taste the difference because Barilla Sauce has a real taste from real vegetables and all-natural, quality ingredients like vine-ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and fragrant herbs.

Paired with a great salad, this pizza is the perfect weekend lunch. And the whole family will eat it! [Read more…]

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5 Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake featured on Someday I’ll Learn

May 5, 2014 by

Gluten-Free-5 Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberries

 Need an amazingly delicious dessert for date night in? Definitely try this 5 ingredient flourless chcolate cake with raspberries. Not only does it come together quickly, with the help of a stand mixer it’s almost no work at all!

Similar to my 2 ingredient chocolate hazelnut cake, this flourless chocolate cake only has 5 main ingredients – including some delicious allergen free Pascha organic dark chocolate – so it’s simple and more than likely you already have all of the ingredients on hand!

Check out the recipe for this dessert on Someday I’ll Learn today!

Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberries ingredients

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Easy Weeknight Meals: Sausage Broccoli and Feta Pasta Recipe

April 28, 2014 by

Easy Weeknight Meals Sausage Broccoli and Feta Pasta Recipe

One thing I love about weeknight meals is the fact that I get a chance to reconnect and check in with my family after our busy day.  The family table we’ve created has helped us connect more as a family and truly enjoy each meal together.

Unlike the weekends, weeknight meals need to be made quickly and are usually planned a few hours before I actually have to make the meal. And that means I need a great arsenal of easy weeknight meals – like this delicious sausage broccoli and feta pasta recipe – ready to use when I don’t have a clue what I want to make. [Read more…]

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20+ Delicious Casserole Recipes to Feed a Crowd

April 9, 2014 by

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20+ Delicious Casserole Recipes to Feed a Crowd

Have you watched Delivery Man yet? If not, definitely pick up a copy! This compilation of 20+ delicious casserole recipes to feed a crowd is inspired by this recipe. And the 533 kids underachiever David Wozniak fathered via donations made twenty years earlier!

This heartwarming comedy about a man who discovers that the shock of his life might just be the best thing that’s ever happened to him. Along the way he discovers not only his true self, but also the father he could become.

So whip up one of these casserole dishes for the family, pop in the Delivery Man Blu-Ray, and enjoy a great family night with Vince Vaughn, Cobie Smulders & Chris Pratt. It’s one the whole family will enjoy. [Read more…]

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Sausage Pancake Bites Featured on Someday I’ll Learn

April 7, 2014 by

Sausage Pancake Bites - kid-friendly breakfast ideas

We love quick and kid-friendly breakfast ideas in this house. So these sausage pancake bites featured on Someday I’ll Learn are the perfect solution as a bake-ahead breakfast option that we can just pop in the toaster oven, heat up, and go.

If you’re looking for more easy-to-make or make-ahead breakfast ideas, here are a few great options:

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5 Tips for Creating a Family Table at Meal Time

April 2, 2014 by

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5 Tips for Creating a Family Table at Meal Time

When my son was a toddler I thought he was the pickiest eater. Then I started to realize that he wasn’t picky, he was just a kid. So I started to focus more on creating a family table at meal time and truly allowing him (and now my daughter) to experience food differently.

With the changes we’ve put in place I not only have kids who eat dinner, even if it’s just one part of dinner, we also now have a place to sit and talk about our day as a family. Mealtime now sometimes leads to playtime afterwards when the conversation doesn’t stop and the kids request either a game or movie night after we eat.

By eating at home, around a table, we’ve come to realize the importance of meal time and creating a family table. [Read more…]

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