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Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
April 9, 2013 by — 4 Comments
I'm on a sour cream enchilada kick lately, so I figured I better master making them at home. The sauce is so easy to make, and actually takes about the same amount of time to make as the red enchilada sauce that I love. Serve with your favorite rice and beans. Top with jalapeños or salsa if you're in the mood for it. Yum! **I DOUBLE this recipe to feed our family. Recipe feeds 4-6 … [Read more...]
Ham and Beans
April 1, 2013 by — 2 Comments
There are two very simple ways to prepare ham and beans with your leftover, holiday ham. Both are one-pot recipes, and the only difference between the two versions is that one requires you to be home while they slow-simmer, and the other doesn't. To make a huge pot of ham and beans that will feed a LOT of people, or a few people two meals, I cook about 8-10 cups of beans with about 5 cups … [Read more...]
Quinoa Chicken Chili {for the slow cooker}
March 26, 2013 by — 8 Comments
This is a hearty, nutritious, delicious dish that your whole family can enjoy. The recipe fills a crock pot almost to the brim, which leaves our family just enough for dinner and a couple of bowls for lunch the next day. … [Read more...]
Veggie Casserole – Toddler Food
March 21, 2013 by — 3 Comments
Moving on from pureed baby foods, an easy transition is a homemade veggie casserole. Customized with almost any vegetable, this recipe is very versatile. Simply grate equal amounts of vegetables like squash, zucchini, carrot, and potato, then bake until done. Sometimes I add just a bit of fresh garlic, fresh onion, and bit of cheese to top it off, and our one-year-old and two-year-old … [Read more...]
Homemade Baby Food – Pears
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Lately, when we've had an abundance of a certain type of fruit that the boys just aren't eating quickly enough, I've been turning them into baby foods, jams, and preserves. Since I have to wash, peel, and boil a large of amount of fruit, instead of making preserves and baby food separately, I just knock it out all at one time by removing a portion of the cooked fruit to make baby food before … [Read more...]
Homemade Baby Food – Carrots
March 21, 2013 by — 2 Comments
Carrots have been a favorite food for all eight of our babies! And like its orange friend, butternut squash, carrot puree is not only a perfect first food for babies, but can easily be added to other soups, chili, and pasta sauce to sneak in a few extra nutrients when dealing with picky eaters. Steam and Mash To make baby food carrots for your baby, simple wash carrots, cut off tops, and peel … [Read more...]
Healthy Chicken Noodle Soup
January 12, 2013 by — 1 Comment
So delicious and nourishing, this chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food. So far, eight out of the ten of us have been stricken with the flu-bug, so I whipped up this powerhouse of a soup to help boost immunity and detox our systems. Even with the little bit of added cayenne pepper and loads of fresh garlic, this soup is still mild enough for younger palates to … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Salad
August 24, 2012 by — 1 Comment
By Contributing Writer, Candace Sabo I love a good Buffalo Chicken Salad. And sometimes, my husband and I can't resist a Buffalo Chicken Salad from Chili's. But a traditional Buffalo Chicken Salad is riddled with fat and calories. Years ago, my good friend, Hollie, shared this great, much healthier version....and our family has enjoyed it ever since. For those discriminating Buffalo … [Read more...]
Baked Salmon
August 22, 2012 by — 8 Comments
It's recommended that we eat wild-caught salmon about once a week for its many health benefits, but in case that's not enough to convince me, it's so delicious! Our whole family enjoys this meal, especially since this marinade is SO yummy, and I've learned the hard way to make sure I get TWO pounds to feed all these boys. Our favorite sides are a super simple brown rice and steamed organic … [Read more...]
