Also, whip up this carrot noodle stir fry for an easy weeknight meal! This is a nutritious and seriously delicious meal to serve for the whole family! 3 reasons why carrot noodles are your next family obsession No matter which of the following tools you use, you’ll want to create uniform, long, slender pieces of carrot to create your noodles. You can julienne the carrots by hand using a sharp knife, however, it’s time consuming....

This chimichurri sauce pairs perfectly with grilled meats like our best grilled chicken breast, juicy grilled pork chops, or drizzled over our summer veggie grilled steak tacos. We love using this chimichurri sauce recipe as a marinade for meat (especially steak), with seafood, or served as a condiment alongside simply seasoned dishes. We also love it with grilled or roasted veggies, stirred into yogurt as a dip, or mixed into mayo as a spread for sandwiches....

For more comforting vegetarian chili recipes, also try our sweet potato chili with chickpeas and easy vegetarian chili. You definitely don’t need any special skills or tools to make it, and most of the cooking time is hands-off. It’s made with mostly pantry ingredients, and all you need is one big pot or dutch oven. Bourbon is one of the not-so-secret ingredients we add to the broth for depth of flavor....

Vegan Cauliflower Soup without cashews Thanks to the cauliflower and chickpeas, this vegan soup is rich, creamy and hearty. You’ll be amazed by how creamy it is without the use of cream or non-dairy milk. And the neutral-tasting cauliflower just soaks up all the flavor (like this this Indian roasted cauliflower and chickpeas). Simple and satisfying. If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know that I LOVE to add chickpeas to so many recipes, like chili, dips, cookies, muffins, and veggie cakes, for an extra boost of nutrition....

Reasons to love this baked quinoa Baked oatmeal is such an iconic no-fuss and satisfying breakfast, and we certainly enjoy it quite often! By the way, you need to try this savory baked oatmeal version! But it’s good to mix things up, especially when feeding babies and kids. Introducing them to a wide variety of foods from early on is important in helping them to develop an adventurous palate. Enter this breakfast baked quinoa!...

Hello Green Monster Muffins! My kids love it when I call them hulk muffins, monster muffins, or dinosaur muffins (it’s the little things). They are soft and easy for little ones to eat, just like these spinach cakes! Made with simple ingredients, these bright green spinach muffins are naturally sweetened with banana and contain healthy doses of protein, fiber, and fat. Enjoy for a quick and easy breakfast, snack, or pack for school lunch box....

Zucchini Pesto I love adding unexpected vegetables to pesto like this beet pesto, broccoli pesto, and sun-dried tomato pesto. And since we eat a lot of zucchini, it was only a matter of time before it made its way into a pesto. Whether you have an abundance of zucchini or are looking for a lighter and unique variation, this bright green sauce is sure to become one of your go-tos! And if you’re looking for an extra creamy pesto, try this easy ricotta pesto!...

As I’ve mentioned earlier, I’m taking a seminar course in nutrition and disease, that has a strong focus on cancer. A supplement vs. whole food project was one of our first assignments. We all got to pick a cancer and choose a food that has been shown to have anticancer properties. Then we had to evaluate whether the supplemental form or the whole food provides the most benefits. For me, I had no problem choosing....

Hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving with loved ones. I actually went on a blog/social media fast all last week in an effort to fully live in the moment and take time to reflect and truly appreciate all the things I have to be thankful for. And I’m so glad I did. As a blogger, engaging in social media is like breathing. It is so habitual that sometimes I forget how much time I spend away from developing and nurturing personal relationships with those around me....

Healthy Muffins for Kids Muffins are the ideal make-ahead food for everyone, but especially a family on-the-go…and if you have kids, that’s probably you. Not only are they portable, they are an easy way to pack a lot of nutrients into a kid-friendly form. These healthy muffins are so versatile because you can customize them for your picky eaters. Truly a mom’s best friend, all of these muffins are almost effortless to whip up, as well as having wholesome simple ingredients....

Leftover Pumpkin Puree (Canned or Homemade) While pumpkin recipes are all the rage during the fall season, I enjoy them year round thanks to one of my favorite pantry staples, canned pumpkin puree. It’s such an easy way to add flavor and nutrition without much effort! It’s also a great substitute for oil and butter in baked goods and helps make them moist. Canned pumpkin puree is widely available here in the United States, but if it’s not easily accessible where you live, then here’s how to make homemade pumpkin puree....

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Waffles I first shared this recipe back in 2021, and every fall, as the weather cools down, my inbox fills with sweet messages from parents who just can’t get enough of these pumpkin waffles. It’s so clear this has become a tried-and-true recipe, a cozy seasonal favorite that they make on repeat! These waffles have just the right balance of warm spices and a subtle sweetness, so they’re perfect for both kids and adults....

If you love boozy coffee-flavored drinks, also try our espresso martini or coffee margarita. It’s a creamy latte spiked with a splash of Irish cream, making it less boozy than Irish coffee. It tastes milky and smooth with a mild coffee flavor, a bit of sweetness, and hints of vanilla and chocolate. You only need three ingredients to make it, and no special equipment is required. While a steam wand or milk frother will certainly give you some nice foam, heating up the milk on the stove absolutely does the trick....

When our children aren’t eating well, it’s easy to blame ourselves or the child. However, it’s really important that we consider and understand the children’s developmental stages. The biggest change that happens during the second year is the drastic slowing down of growth. During the first year, babies triple their birth weights, while during toddlerhood, average weight gain is around 4.5-6.5 pounds. And because they’re not growing as fast, they tend to have poorer appetite....

Coq au vin pronunciation Coq au vin is French for ‘rooster in wine.’ To master the pronunciation, let’s break it down: The result is a simple French chicken stew with all the traditional flavors. Coq au vin translates to ‘rooster in wine.’ A coq au vin recipe is a deeply savory, robust, and hearty French stew that consists of tender pieces of chicken braised in red wine with vegetables such as mushrooms, carrots, and onions....

I lost my driver’s license a couple of weeks ago (on the day I passed the RD exam of all days). Note to self: Never store anything in the most unpractical place, a.k.a. the front pockets on women’s pants (minus jeans). I should’ve known it wasn’t going to be deep enough. I told the Hungryman that it must be a bad omen, and he said, “No. It would be if you had failed your exam AND lost your license....

Craving more Vietnamese-inspired recipes? Try this Vietnamese lemongrass chicken next. Vietnamese meatballs are called Bún Nem Nướng and are seasoned balls of pork often served with rice noodles and pickled vegetables. They are made with ground meat and other ingredients popular in Vietnamese cooking, like lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and cilantro. Onion: Adds moisture and a sweet undertone. Lemongrass: A hallmark ingredient of Vietnamese cooking! Use the white part of three lemongrass stalks for a citrusy note....

Lemonade is the ultimate thirst quencher! Also, try our apple lemonade, blackberry lemonade, or rhubarb lemonade. Making it is really easy and it only takes four basic ingredients. We start by dissolving honey in hot water to make a honey simple syrup. Then we mix the matcha powder with water to form a paste. Then, add the honey syrup, matcha paste, water, and lemon juice to a pitcher with some ice cubes and stir....

Enjoy this easy naan pizza recipe with a crunchy side salad like our roasted brussels sprouts caesar salad, kale apple salad, or simple spring mix salad. Spread on a generous amount of your favorite pizza sauce or try our homemade sweet and spicy pizza sauce or everyday easy pesto. We use a mix of pizza pepperoni, red onion, and red pepper for toppings, but you can use anything you have on hand, or that your heart desires....

When I asked on Instagram @kidfriendly.meals what type of recipes you’d like to see more of, there was an overwhelming request for quick and easy weeknight meal recipes! And what could be easier than a one pot meal packed with nourishing ingredients. You can honestly use up whatever vegetable you have on hand! This is a great way to serve quinoa to your little ones as well bc the tiny grains won’t go flying everywhere!...