Fun with food

Did you know you could leave secret messages on bananas? Yup, all you need is a toothpick! Simply “draw” your message or picture on the peel & over time the message will appear dark black! I put little messages on them for my girls lunch boxes or even when I pack a lunch for my husband! They love it!

5 -Ingredient White Chicken Chili Recipe

Nothing like a delicious warm meal on a cool day! This chili is not only delicious, but it's super easy to make! This serves 2-4 so double or triple recipe so you can have plenty left over for a freezer meal.

 

Ingredients

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 2 (15-oz) cans Great Northern beans, drained
• 2 cups salsa verde (storebought or homemade)
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• optional toppings: diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, sour cream, crumbled tortilla chips

Method

Add chicken broth, shredded chicken, beans, salsa and cumin to a medium saucepan, and stir to combine. Heat over medium-high heat until boiling, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for at least 5 minutes. Serve warm with desired toppings.

Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Vinaigrette

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 Min

Cook Time: 5 Min

1. ¼ cup lemon juice

2. ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling

3. 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

4. ½ teaspoon dijon mustard

5. ¼ cup olive oil Salt and pepper

6. 2 bunches fresh asparagus, ends trimmed

7. ½ cup thinly sliced radishes

8. ½ cup shredded carrots

9. ½ cup edamame

10. 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, cheese, garlic and mustard. Slowly stream in the oil, whisking constantly to combine. Season with salt and pepper. On a heated grill or grill pan, cook the asparagus, turning once, about 3 minutes total. In a large bowl, toss together the radishes, carrots and edamame. Top with the asparagus and bacon. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with parmesan.

NUTRITIONAL INFO 1 SERVING:  CALORIES 206; FAT 11.5 g (sat 5.0 g, mono 4.3 g, poly 1.0 g); PROTEIN 15.9 g; CARBS 11.7 g; FIBER 4.1 g; CHOLEST 22.0 mg; IRON 2.1 mg; SODIUM 503 mg; CALCIUM 257 mg -

Homemade Ranch Dressing

I love ranch dressing! I can eat it on most things. So I found a recipe to make your own healthy version! Enjoy :)

Healthy Frozen Summer Treat

 

These look so DELICIOUS! If you are not a fan of watermelon, use strawberries in it’s place!

Ingredients:
3 cups watermelon puree (seedless if possible)
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 peach or nectarine, diced
small handful fresh cherries, pitted and chopped

Directions:
Cut the watermelon into chunks and then puree it in a blender until smooth. Set aside. Set out about 1 dozen popsicle molds (amount needed will vary depending on size of molds). Fill each one with the chopped fresh fruit. Then pour in the watermelon puree until each mold is full to the top. Place a popsicle stick into each one. Place into your freezer and freeze for about 6 to 8 hours.

Free app to help you shop healthier!

 

I love the FREE app Fooducate! It helps you make the best decision when choosing foods/drinks. I scanned a popular 'weight loss' cereal to show that its not a wise choice. For breakfast you are better off going with a hearty oatmeal. But if you really want cereal, simply click show alternatives and the app gives you a list of foods that are similar but better options! So many neat features! Give this one a try!

Candy free Easter basket ideas!

 

Ok parents, we all know kids have tons of energy. Give em candy and you have your own Tazmanian Devil on hand! So this year I will be making candy free baskets for my girls. Here are some ideas for you. Get creative and add in things that your kiddos love! Hit the dollar store up for most of these!

1. Stickers
2. Bubbles
3. Puzzles
4. Crayons
5. Markers
6. Glitter
7. Makeup
8. Lip gloss
9. Books
10. Dress up jewelry
11. Nail polish
12. Hair bows
13. Doll
14. Slinky
15. Glow sticks
16. Play dough
17. Dried fruit
18. Juice boxes
19. Coloring book
20. Notebook