Instant Pot Taco Soup is one of my favorite lazy week night dinners. All I have to do is brown a little ground meat, open up some cans, and within 30 minutes we have a delicious dinner! My mom used to make a recipe similar to this when we were growing up. She’d make it…
This Instant Pot Chicken, Brown Rice and Vegetable Soup is a bonafide miracle worker. Not only is it delicious but it has special, magical powers! If you’re under the weather or… in the weather, this soup can actually make you feel better. I live in beautiful sunny California but we’re at a higher elevation. We get a…
I was the weird kid growing up who wanted brownies instead of birthday cake and chicken and dumplings instead of pizza. I thought that my moms recipe for Chicken and Dumplings was the best in the world. Unfortunately it was anything but. What we didn’t know was that the ultra processed condensed cream of chicken…
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Anticipation. Brady had left to the airport an hour before. I knew he’d be home any second and I was filled with an eagerness to embrace the ones he’d left to pickup. It had been several years since the last time we saw his sister and her husband. Our time together was all too brief….
These awesome protein filled, plant based wraps are only two ingredients and they roll like a dream! Our grocery store shelves are filled with breads, wraps, and tortillas that have all kinds of ingredients we can’t even pronounce! Most of the time the flours used in wraps are bleached and stripped of nutrients and the…
This delightful non-beet tasting bisque is a great way to get the earthy tasting vegetable into your diet in a delicious way! In blind taste tests my husband said it tasted like a cheesy cheddar soup. You won’t believe that my kids said it tasted like potato cheese! I attribute this to the cashews, they…
The most common question about plant-based diets is where do you get your protein? All plant food contains some amount of protein, but certain plants contain higher levels. Legumes (chickpeas, black bean, lentils etc.), nuts and seeds etc. Whole grains also contain a fair amount of protein. Fruits and vegetables typically contain the least amount…
The Ultimate List of Instant Pot “Throw It Together” Recipes for any occasion! As a busy working mom of three I am constantly searching for meals that are healthy, taste delicious, take little to no time to whip up, and that limit the amount of dirty dishes! These are a combination of my all of…
A week ago I had a thighplasty and posterior back lift to get rid of the remaining extra skin I had on my body after losing 125 pounds. Warning: This post contains graphic images! To read the first post in this series, click here! I’ve been off of heavy duty pain meds for over 24…
Protein powders come in many different types of formulations. Each has its own benefits and potential risks, so choosing the perfect protein powder can be a little overwhelming. Especially if you are trying to be more holistically minded in your food choices. Protein powders range in price just as they do in ingredients. Some are…
This immune system boosting Instant Pot Ginger Turmeric Chicken Stew is a powerhouse of a meal. With the corona virus running rampant we can all use an immune booster and this stew sure does deliver! This is a rustic style chicken stew with ginger, garlic, and turmeric. However, you can boost its powers even more…