Back-to-School Lunch Ideas Hello mamas! Here we go again. In another lifetime, some of us joked that never EVER in a million years could we homeschool our children, and guess what? Jokes on us! Doing school from home is not easy, and when you’re trying to get your own work done as well, it can…
Back to School Meal Plan
A Back to School Meal Plan to the Rescue! It’s a busy week ahead. Thank goodness for a meal plan because it’s one thing I won’t have to think about this week. Speaking of meal planning, I have a free webinar next week and I can’t wait to share my meal plan tips and tricks….
Meal Plan // Aug 10-14
We’re in Sun Valley, Idaho, soaking up the mountain air. We are grateful to spend time with family and be outdoors where it’s easier to social distance. But we still need a meal plan! It’s not completely a vacation (my husband works from here and I’ve been busy finalizing my private membership launch and teaching…
Cooking Class Schedule
What’s Coming Up How’s life, friends? There’s a lot going on at Smart in the Kitchen, and I don’t want you to miss a thing! We have a ton of new faces and newsletter subscribers, so I thought I’d give you a quick rundown of the cooking class schedule! August Cooking Class Schedule Open sign…
Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes
Pasta Salad and School Lunch Ideas You guys! This pasta salad––full of roasted tomatoes, a zingy oregano vinaigrette and cubed mozzarella––is just what the doctor ordered. I’m literally eating it as I type! Usually, I try not to be too effusive about my recipes, calling things the “best” or “favorite” is not my style. Food…
Weekly Meal Plan
Dinner for the Week Ahead Here we go again! Weekly meal plans to keep us all sane and in the groove. I love taking July off from meal planning and embracing a more relaxed way of cooking. But after a while, the multiple trips to the grocery store start to wear me out. I love…
Summer Reading
Read and Listen When Covid first erupted, I couldn’t get enough of Netflix, Amazon Video and Hulu. I took a mental health break in March and it felt really good. After a fast-paced work and life schedule that was starting to take its toll, it felt pretty amazing (at first) for the world to pause….
Soy-Honey Steak Kabobs
Soy-Honey Steak Kabobs A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Meal Grilling is the theme song of summer. Throw meat and veggies on the BBQ, and dinner is done. Marinate them with ginger, soy and honey and the tune gets even better. Kabobs are a make-your-own adventure meal, which works great for families. Set out all the veggies, onions and…
Sesame Noodles with Napa Cabbage
Sesame Noodles with Napa Cabbage Chock full of vegetables and packed with flavor, sesame noodles are your new favorite meatless dinner. Adjust the heat by increasing or decreasing the red pepper flakes. Make this gluten-free or soy-free by using gluten-free noodles and coconut aminos. Sesame noodles with Napa cabbage are a five star recipe in…
Quick Dinner Ideas
20+ Easy Summer Dinner Ideas Summer is the time to rely on simple and quick dinner ideas. The best thing about summer is the change in routine, the easy living, the more relaxed “summer casual” vibe. When you rely on the season’s bounty, the flavors shine through without the extra fuss. During summer, I especially…