recipes

entrees, recipes

Fried Rice

Who says you can’t have a healthy version of fried rice that tastes amazing. In this recipe, I added carrots and peas to this recipe, but you can add any veggies you have on hand that your family enjoys. My kids also enjoy it with broccoli and mushrooms. Quinoa can be used in this recipe […]

entrees

Roasted Chicken & Potatoes

This is a classic roast chicken dish that has been passed down from my grandmother to my mother, to me and now to you! Growing up, my mom always made this dish for holiday occasions and I love that I am carrying on this tradition with my family. One of the star ingredients in this […]

recipes, snacks

Tzatziki

I recently came back from 10 days in Greece with my family, and I must tell you, Greece does live up to all its hype! The beaches are amazing, we had perfect blue skies every day and the food is fresh and delicious. One of Greek’s staples is Tzatziki, which is a yogurt sauce that […]

smoothies

Smoothie Sorbet

Hey busy moms, dads & caregivers, With the weather warming up, we tend to crave cold treats like ice cream and ice pops. Most of these summery cold sweet treats don’t have much nutritional value and even contain harmful ingredients like artificial colors and flavors. This recipe contains fruits, veggies, protein, healthy fats and does […]

entrees, Lunch, recipes

Lentil Patties

Hey busy moms, dads & all caregivers, Looking to add more plant-based protein to your family’s diet? Look no further, these Lentil Patties are high in soluble fiber and a great source of protein and iron. Benefits of incorporating this low-calorie legume into your diet are improved digestive and heart health while stabilizing blood sugar […]

breakfast, desserts, recipes, snacks

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Hey busy moms, dads & caregivers, Who says you can’t have chocolate for breakfast? These Chocolate Chip Muffins have healthy carbs from whole wheat flour and oatmeal, contain fruits (apple), veggies (carrots) and mood & brain-boosting healthy fats from flax seed. I’ve made a batch of these on a Sunday night to help prep for […]

entrees, recipes

Zoodle (Zucchini Spaghetti) Pasta

I started gardening last summer and, fortunately, have had an abundance of zucchini. Here is a pic from my first zucchini harvest this summer! My kids are pasta-lovers, so instead of making the traditional spaghetti dish, I was able to cut out half of the carbs in this dish by spiralizing zucchini with the pasta. […]

breakfast, recipes

Green Pancakes

These Green Pancakes only require 3 main ingredients  – Eggs, Bananas and Spinach and is a perfect way to get your kids to eat their greens. If you make this on St. Patrick’s Day, your kids are sure to give them a try! My kids devoured these pancakes in minutes. I promise you won’t be […]

recipes, soups

Green Goodness Soup

It is not easy to get our kids to eat green veggies. I get it! Don’t give up. It usually takes kids several times of being offered something for them to even try it. The health benefits of eating nutrient-dense greens are amazing– they are packed with fiber, improving digestion and giving you more energy. […]

entrees, recipes

Hanukkah Potato Latkes

Hi busy moms, dads, and all caregivers, Unlike a lot of other Jewish holidays that can be more restrictive, Hanukkah, the festival of lights, is a fun holiday for the kids filled with eight nights of gifts, gelt (chocolate coins), jelly donuts, and my favorite potato latkes. Hanukkah falls around the winter holiday season when it could […]