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Top 7 Delish Zucchini Recipes

July 28, 2020 By Emily Gammon Leave a Comment

Zucchini Recipes – they’ll change your life!  Promise!  Zucchini is one of the most versatile vegetables that you will enjoy. This is great news for everyone who grows zucchini because these plants often produce exceptional amounts of vegetables each year.  (See our post about how to preserve garden vegetables if you just have too much zucchini.) Before you freeze it, consider using it!

Some people may feel that zucchini is a little bland.  Therefore, they are not really interested in using it while cooking. The truth is, the mild flavor of zucchini makes it an exceptional ingredient for almost any dish because you can season it to taste. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Health, Recipes Tagged With: Casseroles, Comfort Food Recipes, Fall Recipes, Food Hacks, Healthy Recipes

Vegetable and Beef Chili

April 5, 2020 By Christina Leave a Comment

This vegetable and beef chili recipe came from the Beyond Diet 7 Day Rescue plan and is one of my favorites. I can have this ready in 15 minutes and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. And of course, I make a lot every time and fill the freezer and have a quick go-to lunch idea. For lunch, I add some rice in. For dinner, I just eat it plain or use it as my pizza sauce on homemade pizzas. As a snack, I put it on top of tortilla chips with some cheese. Can I just say these are amazing nachos without a lot of the added effort and one of our faves!Vegetable and beef chili [Read more…]

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef Recipes, Freezer Meals, Healthy Recipes

Healthy Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

August 30, 2019 By Christina Gammon Leave a Comment

I found this recipe on Pinterest.  It’s wonderful.  It’s easy.  Therefore, I couldn’t wait to try it! Pinch of Yum has this amazing vegetable alfredo sauce that MAKES this meal.  Additionally, it makes it HEALTHY. Yes. Healthy. The secret? Cauliflower! Cauliflower alfredo sauce is creamy and delicious. The best part is you don’t know you’re missing the calories!Vegetarian Lasagna made with cauliflower

Vegetable Lasagna Ingredients:

For the cauliflower alfredo sauce
5 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoons butter
5 cups cauliflower florets
6-7 cups vegetable broth or water
1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
½ teaspoon pepper (more to taste)
½ cup milk (more to taste)
Parmesan cheese to taste

For the lasagna
10 lasagna noodles
4 cups cauliflower Alfredo sauce
5 cups veggies (I used chopped fresh greens, grated carrots, fresh and canned tomatoes)
3 cups mixed shredded cheese like Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, etc.
salt and pepper to taste

Vegetable Lasagna Instructions:

For the cauliflower sauce:
Saute the garlic with butter in a large nonstick skillet over low heat until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
Bring the cauliflower in the water or broth for 7-10 minutes or until cauliflower is fork tender.
Do not drain.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower pieces to a blender or food processor.
Add 1 cup vegetable broth or cooking liquid, sauteed garlic/butter, salt, pepper, and milk.
Blend or puree for several minutes or until very smooth.

For the lasagna:
Preheat oven to 375°.
Boil the lasagna noodles for a few minutes until they are just starting to soften but still stiff and cool enough to handle.
Spread a spoonful of cauliflower sauce on the bottom of a 9-inch square glass baking dish with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Layer lasagna noodles, ½ cup sauce, one-fourth of the veggies, a good sprinkle of salt, ½ cup cheese, and ¼ cup sauce (I put the sauce in each layer twice – once under the veggies and once on top).
Repeat layers 4 times, ending with noodles.
Cover the top noodle layer with ½ cup sauce and the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
Cover with greased foil and bake for 25 minutes.
The liquid should be bubbling along the sides of the dish.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 10-20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown to your liking.
Cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes:
I used a combination of fresh diced tomatoes and canned diced tomatoes. If you do use tomatoes, be sure to drain the excess liquid out before adding them to the lasagna, otherwise, it will be too watery. I also found that sprinkling salt over each of the veggie layers helped it to be more flavorful, especially as leftovers.

Filed Under: Health, Recipes Tagged With: Casseroles, Comfort Food Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Vegetarian Recipe

Our Favorite Summer Salads

August 21, 2018 By Emily Gammon 1 Comment

We love salad recipes any time of year, but we especially love salads in the summer when we can include fresh fruits and veggies from our garden.  There’s nothing quite like home grown produce that you’ve picked yourself. Of course, if you’re in a place where you can’t have a garden, finding a local farmer’s market is the next best thing. Either way, these delicious summer salad recipes will quickly become a favorite in your home.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Health, Recipes Tagged With: Healthy Recipes, Vegetarian Recipe

Easy Campfire Food Your Family Will Love

August 14, 2018 By Emily Gammon 3 Comments

We love campfire food and camping out during the summer! Check out our Camping Prep List if you are new to camping. It’s great bonding time with the family and there’s really nothing like sleeping under the stars and making memories around the campfire. Fellow campers know that one of the more enjoyable parts of camping (once you’ve set up your tent, of course) is cooking over the campfire. It’s lots of fun, but so often winds up with burnt food or hot dogs lost to the flames. Ugh! Instead of that huge bummer, give these easy campfire food ideas a try!  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Moments, Nature, Recipes Tagged With: Camping, Healthy Recipes, Nature, Recipes

Mother’s Day Menu from Sisters Know Best

May 1, 2018 By Emily Gammon Leave a Comment

Looking for a spectacular Mothers Day Menu to celebrate your Mom this year?  Sisters Know Best has several ideas for each meal of the day.  We know Moms are special all year long, but too often we forget to show them we appreciate all they do for us. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to make her feel special all day long. If your Mom is like ours and spends all year putting your needs first and skipping things she’d like to do because you need her, a full day of pampering and great food just might be in order. Since we love to cook, a full Mother’s Day menu is how we show Mom we care.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Moments, Recipes Tagged With: Apple Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Vegetarian Recipe

Valentine’s Day Food – SKB Favorites

February 13, 2017 By Emily Gammon 1 Comment

Apple Tart Recipe Valentine’s Day:  a day to celebrate love – those we love, places we love, and FOOD we love!  Let’s get right to the food, shall we? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Moments, Recipes Tagged With: Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day

Get Healthy Challenge Week 4

January 21, 2016 By Emily Gammon 1 Comment

Right from the get-go I will say that weather can be a drag!  Check out this thermometer!Winter ThermometerIt’s hard to motivate for anything outside with this temp!  I’m lucky that I can plan my outdoor activity around the sun and wait until the temperature rises a bit.  Last week Chris shared her ideas for when the weather is less than pleasant.  What do you do if it’s uncomfortable to go outside and exercise? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Health, Notes, Recipes Tagged With: Healthy Recipes

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

July 31, 2015 By Emily Gammon Leave a Comment

Ever roasted cauliflower?  Ever roasted it and then made soup from it? I hadn’t, but let me tell you:  I love the result!  This is an easy and healthy vegetarian recipe! Plus an added benefit is how incredible the spices smell as the soup heats.  The longest part is the roasting so it might be a good fall or winter recipe too but in the summer also ….

It’s So Worth The Wait!!

Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Here’s what to do:

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Filed Under: Health, Recipes Tagged With: Cauliflower Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe

World’s Best Potato Salad Recipe

July 12, 2015 By Christina Gammon Leave a Comment

Potato Salad RecipeHands down, this easy potato salad recipe is the best I’ve ever had… EVER. And I’m proud to say it was passed down from my mom. She’s one amazing cook and I’m glad I paid attention for this recipe. My family loves how creamy and flavorful it is and I love that it’s a healthy potato salad. I usually make a large amount for a party but below is a potato salad recipe for a few people that serves 4-5. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Comfort Food Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Party Recipes, Vegetarian Recipe

Vegetarian Orzo and Spinach Soup

February 18, 2015 By Christina Gammon Leave a Comment

Vegetarian Orzo Spinach Soup in Bread BowlIf you are looking for a healthy vegetarian soup for a main course, look no more! I made this for my boyfriend’s vegetarian sister and we all loved it! I actually doubled the batch! To be completely honest, my boyfriend added a little spice to his (meat) but his sister enjoyed it as is and so did I. I’m sure you will too! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Health, Recipes Tagged With: Healthy Recipes, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe

Homemade Kombucha Tea: half the cost with ALL the health benefits

December 6, 2014 By Emily Gammon 3 Comments

KombuchaHere’s an easy recipe for making your own Kombucha!  Kombucha is a healthy fermented beverage that is nutrient-dense with a slightly sweet taste. Many people drink this for it’s ability to remove toxins and recreate healthy probiotics in their intestines. Grocery stores charge approximately $3.50 per bottle.  With this recipe after your “brew” is started, you can make a gallon for less than that!! Here’s what to do:

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Filed Under: Health, Notes, Projects, Recipes Tagged With: DIY, Health, Healthy Recipes, Organic

Moist Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

November 18, 2014 By Christina Gammon Leave a Comment

Moist Oven Roasted Boneless Skinless Chicken BreastI have never had boneless skinless chicken breast as moist as this! Every bite was juicy and delicious. I’ve never thought of cooking my chicken this way. I’ve always oven roasted chicken breast and even though it was moist and flavorful, it wasn’t even close to this. It’s an easy 45 minute process that you will love! The leftovers were just as good!

Here’s what I did:

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes

Thai Cashew Chicken Crockpot Recipe

November 8, 2014 By Christina Gammon Leave a Comment

Thai Cashew Chicken Crockpot RecipeThis does not taste healthy yet it is a low fat and calorie dish. We love how the crushed red pepper and brown sugar give it a sweet and spicy flavor and the cashews offer the Thai nutty taste without the fat of peanuts. It’s quick to prep and is perfect for weekday or weekend!

 

Here’s what we did:

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Healthy Recipes

Healthy Lemon Chicken Orzo with Green Beans Recipe

November 5, 2014 By Christina Gammon Leave a Comment

Healthy Lemon Chicken Orzo with Green BeansMy family LOVES this Healthy Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup recipe! My daughter loves the Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup from Panera Bread so when I saw this recipe, I had to try it! I changed the ingredients a little bit and we fell in love! Now it’s a once a week recipe for us. And the best part is there is usually enough leftover for my husband and I to take to work the next day.

No complaints here since it’s also on the healthy side of things! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Health, Recipes Tagged With: Chicken Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes

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