Category: Kitchen Tips
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Fun Alternative Uses for Silicone Baking Cups
Today I wanted to share fun alternative uses for these silicone baking cups. Inspired by a friend on a weekend trip this summer, I bought these baking cups for lunch boxes. They are great for keeping items separated when you have a box that doesn’t have as many compartments. Below is just one example, but…
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Raw Vegetables
Fast & Easy Side Dish & Kid Friendly Vegetable You may have noticed that “Pick Your Own Veggie” pops up a lot on my meal planning menu so I wanted to share why 🙂 For the summer it makes life easier to not have to prep or cook another item when we are coming home late,…
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BUY YOUR MEAT IN BULK
BUY YOUR MEAT IN BULK, SEPARATE AND MARINATE BEFORE FREEZING I LIKE TO WEIGH IT AS WELL I find it saves time and money when you buy your meat in bulk, marinate and portion it out. You are cutting herbs, mincing garlic and measuring spices all at one time instead of doing it 4 –…
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Sneaky Healthy Hack
Use Baby Food Purees in Recipes Green Bean Puree Challenge 1. Smoothies! 1 cup Spinach 1- 2oz Green Bean Puree 1/2 Frozen Banana 1/2 cup Mango (can be any other fruit) 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt 1 tsp Almond Butter Dash of Cinnamon (optional) Handful of Ice 2. Slow Cooker Ground Beef Tacos Recipe…
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Herbed Grilled Chicken Marinade
This quick & healthy Herbed Grilled Chicken marinade is on the menu very often in the summer! It is packed with flavor thanks to the mix of fresh herbs. I love making extra grilled chicken for a leftover night or picnic night. Many summer nights are played by ear so I like to cook a…
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Freeze Avocado!
If you have an avocado that is going bad or a small piece that is leftover you can cut it up and portion it out for smoothies! Avocados add a nice creamy texture to smoothies! They are a great source of fiber and protein for your smoothie which will help keep you full for the…