recipes

A bowl of black bean soup

Baby Boy's Black Bean Soup

Posted On Mar 4, 2020 By Brandy Gales

My son just turned 2 this past November and while his sister started to become a picky eater at this age, my son truly is expanding his palette, which I love. His favorite food item is, shockingly, beans, literally any bean he can find he will devour. But, his favorite type to eat is black beans and he especially loves to eat them in this recipe.... Read More
Spinach bake in a white baking dish.

Winter Meals: Spinach Bake

Posted On Feb 19, 2020 By Brandy Gales

At each and every pediatrician visit I have, the doctor always asks, “are your children eating a wide variety of foods especially leafy green vegetables?” This makes me want to punch him. It’s said so cavalier... Read More
Pasta primavera topped with cheese.

New Year's Pasta Primavera

Posted On Feb 10, 2020 By Brandy Gales

As much as I want to deny it, my children have pretty basic palettes and are not too adventurous in what they will eat. Butter noodles are always high on their list as a crowd pleaser. I think every mom knows that all kids will eat this... Read More
Lemon feta dip in a bowl surrounded by veggies and pita bread.

Game Day Winner: Lemon Feta Dip

Posted On Jan 31, 2020 By Brandy Gales

One thing I always end up throwing out when cleaning my refrigerator is multiple containers of feta cheese. I always purchase way too much as I personally love Greek food and feta cheese, then forget I have it. So in the trash it... Read More
Roasted vegetables with sausage and Parmesan cheese on a plate.

Batch Cooking: One-Pan Roasted Sausage and Veggies

Posted On Jan 22, 2020 By Brandy Gales

With the New Year comes a focus on meal planning and prepping in my family. That doesn’t just mean dinner but this also applies to lunches for the kids, as the return to preschool as well as meals for myself and lunches for my husband to... Read More