Here is a meal that is easy to prepare, delicious, and versatile. This meal is super easy to customize to your preferences. You can use sausage or pork steaks instead of chicken. You can use broccoli, cauliflower, or squash in place of the green beans. You can use Yukon gold or sweet potatoes for the red potatoes. And, of course the seasonings are completely interchangeable with your favorites. Sheet Pan ...
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I created this recipe from leftover Carrots and Ground Beef. I love recipes like this where you can use something you already cooked to give you a shortcut to a great dinner. I usually make a big pot of Carrots and Ground Beef and put the leftovers in the freezer so this was an easy next step for me. I have the long version of Cajun Shepard's Pie, which is ...
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These cookies are based off of the ingredients in a classic Morning Glory muffin. The flavors work perfectly as a variation on a chewy oatmeal cookie. I love them for a quick breakfast full of fiber or a sweet, micronutrient-rich afternoon snack. This is a great recipe for baking some of the cookies and freezing the rest, that way you can pop them in the oven as a last minute, ...
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Getting dinner on the table consistently can feel overwhelming, which in turn can undermine the potential positivity of mealtime. Dinnertime can sometimes be the one place where we connect with our loved ones on a daily basis. The value of a peaceful, nourishing, and enjoyable meal makes improving our meal prep processes essential. Here are a few tips to that may help you get dinner on the table without putting ...
Read MoreIf you’ve ever fed a child you know that some kids don’t seem to eat all the things you think they should. Sometimes, you can take a step back and look at their overall intake and you’ll see they may be meeting their nutrient needs in ways you’re not seeing. For example, you have a kiddo who won’t drink milk. But, they do love their yogurt, will happily munch on ...
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If you go down the bayou on a Monday, whether you get a plate lunch at your favorite restaurant or stop in for supper at your Mawmaw's, you're probably going to be served red beans and rice. It's the classic Monday night Cajun meal. But, as a working parent, cooking red beans from scratch on a Monday has been an ongoing struggle for me. I can't even tell you ...
Read MoreI made this pasta for my toddler with food I had on hand, including canned chicken. She really loved it and I had enough to offer the pasta for lunch for four more meals. Dishes like this are great for introducing veggies in tasty way and offers an opportunity to add extra calories by adding extra oil, some butter, or using heavy cream in place of the milk. I liked ...
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This is my take on traditional Shepard's Pie. I use "backyard steak," my husband's term for venison, which can be hunted in the marsh behind my home. I also add in some Cajun seasonings and hot sauce. This meal is a great make ahead dish, a great way to introduce older babies to mixed foods, and it's a meal that includes all of the food groups! Cajun Shepard's Pie A cajun take ...
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Red beans and rice are a Cajun staple, specifically on Mondays. For me, getting fresh beans cooked on a week night took a lot of planning, and a lot of work! I have done the "boil and soak" method, I have used a slow cooker, and I have even tried cooking them for 5 straight hours. This method is by far the easiest, least time consuming (on my part), and ...
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