Tiger Pasta: a Kid-friendly, Something From Nothing meal
We took our son on his first trip to the zoo last weekend and had a blast. It’s amazing what taking a child out of his normal routine will do for brain development. Bear came home with a better understanding of all those animals in the books we read, learned more about riding in the car for long periods of time (he’s cool with it), and experienced a vocabulary explosion! He suddenly started saying words we didn’t think we was ready to say yet: hippo, panther, croc, and his new favorite: tiger. Returning home, we were hungry but had little food in the house. The following...
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Some might say that this American-Euro-Mutt has no business showing readers how to make rice and beans. Those people are probably correct. There is not one ounce of Latina blood in my veins as much as I like to roll my R’s and shake my hips. I should probably stick to meals that involve potatoes and cabbage. ¡Pero, me encanta el arroz con frijoles! This is my go-to meal when I’ve run out of ideas, or when I am short on time, and it comes out quickly and deliciously EVERY TIME. Try it for yourself! Healthful Mama’s Go-To Rice & Beans (serves 4) Ingredients: 3 cups...
Read MoreSomething from Nothing Meal O’ the Week: Stovetop BBQ Chicken & 3 Sides
Something From Nothing Meal of the Week: My dad always said my mom’s best meals were the ones she made when, supposedly, there was “nothing to eat in the house.” My mother is the Queen of Something From Nothing. I try to emulate her tactics using wholesome ingredients. I hope these meal ideas keep you from resorting to that can o’ condensed soup casserole or, even worse, fast food! Remember: Grain+Veggie(s)+Protein=Meal! The photos are really the meals I cooked; I just may edit them for bad lighting This week’s meal: Stovetop BBQ Chicken with Brown Rice, Edamame, and...
Read MoreSomething From Nothing Meal: 9 Kids Potato Soup
Something From Nothing Meal of the Week: My dad always said my mom’s best meals were the ones she made when, supposedly, there was “nothing to eat in the house.” My mother is the Queen of Something From Nothing. I try to emulate her tactics using wholesome ingredients. I blog each week about whichever meal I’ve created from “nothing.” When it’s the night before grocery day and I’ve got a bunch of leftovers, it’s time to throw something easy and quick together. I hope these meal ideas keep you from resorting to that can o’ condensed soup casserole or, even worse, fast...
Read MoreSomething From Nothing Meal O’ the Week: Kid Friendly!
Something From Nothing Meal of the Week: My dad always said my mom’s best meals were the ones she made when, supposedly, there was “nothing to eat in the house.” My mother is the Queen of Something From Nothing. I try to emulate her tactics using wholesome ingredients. I blog each week about whichever meal I’ve created from “nothing.” When it’s the night before grocery day and I’ve got a bunch of leftovers, it’s time to throw something easy and quick together. I hope these meal ideas keep you from resorting to that can o’ condensed soup casserole or, even worse, fast...
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