family friendly recipes and ideas
Apple Butter Brie Crostini will make all your autumn parties a hit from the very first bite of this appetizer! Apple Butter Brie Crostini are the perfect appetizer to any meal. . . I'm thinking that this year, we will add it to our Thanksgiving! This mouth watering Apple Butter Brie Crostini has got me all excited for fall! The smell of apples baking that filled my home as it … [Read more...]
Herbed Flank Steak has got to go on your summer grilling must-try list! It is AHhhh-mazing!! Nichole and I are so excited to share a Herbed Flank Steak and Healthy Weekend Tips with you today for Fit Friday! Herbed Flank Steak is made with Herb Marinade for Everything! Coat your steaks with Herb Marinade for Everything, let them marinade for 3-6 hours, then cook them on the … [Read more...]
Herb Marinade for Everything is going to flavor your world... veggies, protein, you name it~ it's gonna love it! Herb Marinade for Everything has so many wonderful herbs in it! Just to name a few of my favorites, we have: Cilantro, Parsley, Thyme, Oregano, and Basil! And I just love that these yummy herbs come with wonderful health benefits! Research has shown that herbs: … [Read more...]
Lamb Meatballs with Mint Tomato Sauce and Quinoa is delicious spring time meal! Hip-hooray it's Friday! I love Fit Friday’s cuz Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness comes to hang out with us. It's awesome to have her visit and inspire our fitness! A Healthy Recipe Lamb Meatballs with Mint Tomato Sauce from me+ Jump Rope Curcuit from Nichole= a healthy, happy, balanced … [Read more...]
Sun-dried Tomato and Olive Tuna Salad in Avocado is a filling and healthy lunch idea! Sun-dried Tomato and Olive Tuna Salad in Avocado is one of my favorite ways to enjoy tuna fish. It's a lighten up version with just a little bit of olive oil mayonnaise for moisture. . . it could honestly be left out if you're wanting to go REALLY light! Then there's the sun-dried tomatoes, … [Read more...]
German Spargel Reis Suppe is a classic German recipe that's simple to make and tastes SO good! We are back on track with our Culinary Journey Around the World posts... we are still in Germany! We ended up taking a little break on our Culinary Journey but not too long ago we made some German Homemade Sauerkraut and today we're German Spargel Reis Suppe or Asparagus and Rice Soup! … [Read more...]
Avocado Toasts with Red Onion Relish are a simple to make appetizer for every occasion... they're always completely adored! You'll love how simple these Avocado Toasts with Red Onion Relish are to make but everyone will be swooning over how adorable they look. They're also pretty darn healthy but you don't need to tell any of your guests about that part! Avocado Toasts with … [Read more...]
Culinary Arts Beef Stroganoff is a savory comfort food like no other! This recipe is fully-loaded. Like every calorie is right in there but oh my gosh... it's totally worth it once it a while! I can hardly believe that I'm graduating Culinary School in just a couple of weeks~ oh pinch me! Wow. I'm so excited and a little bit sad all at the same time. I started looking … [Read more...]
Food is comforting for all of us. I'm pretty sure I was Italian in another life- anything warm and smelling of Italian spices is just so comforting to me. Add in a fresh baguette and Mama Mia! Perfecto. As I was reading through Back Around the Table: An “In the Kitchen with David” Cookbook from QVC’s Resident Foodie I just couldn't pass up his Baked Shrimp and Feta … [Read more...]
The Holiday Feasting has commenced, which leaves most of us with leftovers in our fridges. At our house my family enjoys a day or two of leftover turkey and then it starts losing some of its appeal. That's when the creative recipe ideas that use up leftover turkey start making an appearance in my kitchen… A Cajun Turkey Cranberry Wreath is a fabulous way to disguise that 'leftover … [Read more...]
Swish Meatballs are a hearty dinner that everyone always loves! 4.5 from 2 reviews Swedish Meatballs Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 40 mins Author: Ruthie Recipe type: Main Serves: 6 Ingredients ¾ C panko bread crumbs 1 medium onion, chopped 2 eggs, lightly beaten (or 1 whole egg, 2 egg whites to lower … [Read more...]
Chicken Fricassee is a braised dish that is browned on the stove and finished off in the oven AND let me tell you it's quite the savory treat! It was one of the many recipes I made during my 2-day final practicals a couple of weeks ago... 4.5 from 2 reviews Chicken Fricassee Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 20 mins … [Read more...]
