Recipes

Family Approved Recipes - Try one tonight!

chili

Beef and Bean Chili

I created this chili recipe just for my kids!  It's not too spicy, and includes beef (or substitute turkey), beans, garlic and onions.  Serve with a salad and gluten free cornbread for a well-rounded meal.

chili-for-kids

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts - so good for you!  I wish my kids loved them.  I found this recipe from Giada Laurentils a few years ago.  It's my go-to recipe for sprouts.  At first, I asked my kids to eat just one.  Then I asked them to eat just 3.  Repeat the trial process over and over, and eventually your kids will develop the palate for this vegetable.

brussels-sprouts

kale

Kale Chips

I am so excited to say that one of my kids loves kale chips, and the other one will "tolerate" them!  Kale is so nutrient dense, I serve these once a week!   Eaten right out of the oven, they just melt in your mouth!

kale-chips

fried-rice

Take-out Style Fried Rice

We love Chinese food, but I can do without the added MSG and unhealthy oils.  This recipe is from my mother, and it's always a favorite side dish in my house. Make it with or without a meat/protein, and pair with a vegetable or salad for a complete meal.

fried-rice

 

spary bottle

All Purpose Cleaner

Don't spend money on expensive cleaners that are toxic to your health!  I have been making my own cleaners for more than 10 years.  Here are two of my favorites!

All purpose cleaner