When I posted my meal plan this week, it was the day after turning our clocks back for daylight savings. We woke up at 4:30am that morning to catch a flight from Houston to Denver and then from Denver to Sun Valley, Idaho. St. Patrick’s Day was far from my mind when, 14 hours…
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Weekly Meal Plan // Week 11
SPRING BREAK SKI MEALS We’re rolling into spring break, so I want an easy weeknight meal plan that will feed a hungry crew of skiers. I need easy prep, big batch meals that will satisfy a crowd. We’ll have five kids with us, so I’m planning approachable people-pleaser dinners with a heavy dose of carb!…
Instant Pot Black Beans
True confession: My Instant Pot sat in a box for a year after I bought it. I was afraid of it. Visions of imploding appliances danced in my head. But finally, with some encouragement from a friend, I unpacked it and gave it a whirl. Instant Pot black beans were one of the first of…
Weekly Meal Plan // Week 10
SUNDAY It’s the Oscars and we’re hosting an exclusive party for five (plus one dog). My family has been talking menu all day, but we finally went with my 11-year-old’s request for lemon chicken picatta. The last time I made this, I served it with mashed potatoes and sautéed kale. The mashed potatoes are insane…
Salsa Verde Chicken (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
Tacos to the Rescue At the risk of sounding smug, this is what I’d call a “stupid easy” dinner. It’s one of those set-it-and-forget-it wonders that makes your night stress free. Or at least the dinner prep portion of your night. This is my answer to late baseball nights, busy work weeks and general chaos….
Weekly Meal Plan // Week 9
It’s been a busy, but inspiring, few days. I’ve been in New York for the 40th anniversary of the IACP conference (the International Association of Culinary Professionals). I had some amazing (food-related) celebrity sightings: Authors of some of my favorite cookbooks were here speaking, as well as editors of food magazines, chefs, cooking teachers, nutritionists,…
Weekly Meal Plan // Week 7
SUNDAY When it’s drizzling all day and bone chilling cold, there’s nothing like grilled cheese and tomato soup. The sliced brioche bread from Trader Joe’s is the perfect vehicle for grilled cheese (if you’re not gluten free). My choice for GF bread for grilled cheese is Glutino white bread. My kids will have theirs with American…
Red Curry Carrot Ginger Soup
Whole30, dairy-free and vegan, this red curry carrot ginger soup is full of flavor. It freezes well, so make a double batch and stash some for a busy night down the road.
French Dip Sandwiches (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
Just in time for the Super Bowl, something you can sink your teeth into (since JT is taken). These French Dip Sandwiches have been a staple in our house since a friend turned me on to them a few years ago. They take all of five minutes to throw together, and you can keep them…
Whole30 BLT Frittata
Today is my last full day of Whole30! I finally have the energy that Whole30 graduates gush about. Cooking and eating delicious food this month is really what kept me going, and I can’t wait to share more of my favorite new recipes. I’ve added a “Whole30” category in the right hand navigation of my…