A couple days after I posted my last post about the weight loss challenge I am hosting, DietBet was featured on the Today show! What great timing! If you need to lose some weight, don’t forget to join! The game starts in 8 days so if you need that extra push and motivation to start…
Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing
I could live off salads. I am not kidding. I just love the variety you have when creating one- from the greens you use, to the add-ins and dressing. There is no reason to be eating boring ol’ tossed salads all the time. Let’s get creative! First off, kale isn’t my typical green for a…
Crostini with Whipped Feta and Tomatoes
This is hands down one of my favorite appetizers ever. I made it for the first time a while back when my mom was in town and we ate it several nights for dinner. Wine and crostini. What more do you need? By the way, have you ever wondered the difference between crostini and bruschetta?…
Jalapeno-Ginger Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash are common winter squash, but because they store so well are available year-round. Butternut squash not only has a gorgeous hue, they are sweet and rich when cooked. I don’t cook with squash on a regular basis, but this is one of my favorite ways to use it! It is super healthy yet…
3 Minute Hot Beans & Cheese
My penny-pinching meal plan worked out well last week. I stayed within my budget and did not make any random trips to the grocery store. Yay me! I found that beans were the main staple of our diet this past week. This is what we ate several times this past week (between lunches and dinner)-…
Margherita Pizza and Meal Planning on a Budget
Cooking on a budget is today’s theme and I’ll tell you why: my oldest has a birthday this month, he turns 6, then it’s Halloween, two days later my baby turns 1, then there is Thanksgiving, then my birthday, my daughters 4th birthday and Christmas are all in December. Oh and we are also taking…
Winner of the Giveaway and French Bean & Buckwheat Groat Salad
Thank you to all who entered the Bob’s Red Mill Giveaway. Congratulations to the winner Brittany B.! I am sitting here getting caught up on the Olympics, trying my hardest to get this recipe posted. Boy, the gymnastics is killing me! As a former gymnast cheerleader, it is one of my favorite events. I can hardly watch…
Bob’s Red Mill Buckwheat Pesto Salad: Product Review and Giveaway!
When I think of my favorite food brands there are a few that really stand out- they’re ones that I recommend over and over again. In my opinion Bob’s Red Mill is one of those brands that is one of a kind. They offer one of the largest lines of organic, whole grains in the…
Blog Update and Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas
I am so excited for this week because I am having a little remodeling done to Nutritious Eats. It won’t be anything drastic; just a little updated and more user friendly, both for you and me. Due to the edits the site will be down Tuesday and Wednesday so don’t worry if you come by…
Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille & Meal Planning
Seen the movie Ratatouille? Ever since the first time I saw it I wanted to make the dish. Ratatouille is a traditional French Provencal stewed vegetable dish, but it there is much debate on how to make a traditional ratatouille. It can be done in the saute pan, oven or grill, but the typical cast…
