It should be clear by now that Kraft Mac & Cheese, as yummy as it might be, is not something I'd consider cooking for my family (sodium tripoly-phosphate? yellow 5 AND 6?). I have made the Annie's Organic Whole Wheat Shells & White Cheddar, and while I feel ok about the ingredient list, it just … Continue reading Mac & Cheese (with Squash!)
Tag: Entrees
Turkey Meatloaf Mini-Bites
A few years ago, when the munchkin was just a far off idea in my head, I came across a blog called Weelicious, which has tons of baby/toddler/kid-friendly recipes. Even then I loved the idea of being able to cook wholesome, home-made food for my future kids, so I filed the site in the back … Continue reading Turkey Meatloaf Mini-Bites
Spinach Walnut Pesto
As I've already told you, we are big fans of pasta in our house. And while it doesn't take much to make it exciting in my view (straight from the fridge with nothing on it is just fine!), I do like to vary the ways I eat it. So far I've shared with you my … Continue reading Spinach Walnut Pesto
Tacos!
I love tacos. As a kid, I was so excited when my mom told me it was taco night. I remember the taco shells nested together in the oven, the little bowls of shredded cheese and salsa, and of course the yummy taco meat. As delicious as this meal was, it was made using the … Continue reading Tacos!
Maple-Glazed Salmon
You may have heard that salmon is super healthy. It's incredibly high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential to our health but hard to come by in food. I am generally not a huge fish/seafood person (people who know me have heard me claim that I don't eat anything that lives under water!), but … Continue reading Maple-Glazed Salmon
Vegetable Risotto
Some of you may be under the impression that risotto is unhealthy and way too hard to make at home. Well, I'm here to dispel both of those myths. Ellie Krieger came up with this recipe for vegetable risotto that is both healthy AND easy to make at home. I won't lie, risotto is a … Continue reading Vegetable Risotto
Lentil Soup
Something that makes me very happy is having a freezer stocked with home cooked, ready to go meals. I actually have a dream about having a walk-in freezer one day that's full of things I've made! Well, maybe not a walk-in, but a freezer bigger than the apartment-sized one I have now :). Some foods … Continue reading Lentil Soup
Lemon Oregano Chicken and Vinaigrette
Chicken breasts are one of those foods that are healthy and convenient, but often boring and repetitive. So one night when we were going to have chicken salads for dinner, I looked for a new way to add flavor that wouldn't be too difficult. My first stops for dinner recipes are generally Epicurious and the … Continue reading Lemon Oregano Chicken and Vinaigrette
Mom’s Pasta Salad
My mom has a few classic recipes that are favorites across my whole family - marinated skirt steak, brisket, and meatballs to name a few. Another one is her pasta salad with fresh mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes. This salad has made appearances at countless barbeques and other events and is always a hit. So of course … Continue reading Mom’s Pasta Salad
Chili
In addition to hosting a birthday brunch for the munchkin last weekend, my in-laws were staying with us for the weekend. We got a babysitter and went out after the baby's bedtime Friday night, but Saturday night we decided to stay in. My goal was to find something that everyone liked but could be made … Continue reading Chili
The Simply Wholesome Kitchen 