From hummus to stews to curries, chickpeas are a protein-rich ingredient that give dishes heft. They come both dried and canned, but the dried ones are decidedly more wallet-friendly. Here’s how to cook dried chickpeas, and store them for use later. Do you like chickpeas? These beans are delicious in so many recipes from soups…
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Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Light, moist Apple Cinnamon Muffins are dusted with coarse sugar for a lovely breakfast muffin with a nice crunch. There are certain things we almost never buy. Cookies, for instance, unless they are a special variety that we don’t or haven’t made at home. Taco seasoning is another good example (why buy when it’s so…
These Meal Prep Lunch Ideas are Better than Takeout
Bringing lunch to work isn’t just a way to save money. It’s also a way to eat well, both in terms of flavor and health. These meal prep lunch ideas will help. Lunch meal prep starts with a plan. What do you want to eat? What do you like to snack on? What will you…
Everything You Need to Know About Lunch Meal Prep
Lunch meal prep is preparing foods and ingredients intended for packing for lunches. Doing so makes it easier to select and prepare lunches to take to school or work on a daily basis. What do you need to know to get started? The sun is warm, streaming through the windows on a Sunday. I’ve already…
How to Make Your Work Lunches Awesome
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GetEatingWellFrozen #CollectiveBias Without fail, as noon approaches so does my rumbling tummy. Working in a busy downtown area, I have many options for lunch from sandwiches to taco trucks. But eating out frequently isn’t all it’s cracked up to be….
Campfire Granola
Inspired by camping (and campfire) favorites, this recipe for Campfire Granola is easy to make and delightful to enjoy. What’s for breakfast? Lately, I have been digging into fruit and yogurt parfaits with homemade granola. But my homemade granola isn’t your usual sort. Old fashioned oats. Walnuts. Graham crackers. Raisins. Egg white. Honey. These are…
Roasted Vegetable Bowl with Pickled Carrots and Freekeh
Love veggie bowls? Forget the rice and instead dig into this Warm Vegetable Bowl with Pickled Carrots and Freekeh. When I accepted my job last spring, I knew that our office would be moving soon. Last month, it finally happened. Now situated in the heart of downtown in our fair city, we’re in the center…
25 Easy Chicken Drumstick Recipes for Dinner Tonight
From crunchy oven-fried chicken to grilled garlic parmesan chicken to hoisin glazed chicken, there are so many ways to dress up chicken drumsticks for a delightful dinner. These 25 easy chicken drumstick recipes will help you find just the right one. Once upon a time, I hated routines. The monotony of doing the same thing…
18 Beef Recipes, and Some Interesting Tidbits
Looking for some beefy inspiration for dinner tonight? These 18 beef recipes and some tips will help make dinnertime easy. This post was sponsored by The Beef Checkoff Program via The Motherhood, but all opinions are my own. A perfectly grilled steak. Some roasted asparagus. Maybe a baked potato dressed with cheddar and bacon. There’s…
15 Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less for Dinner
Does your life feel like a marathon some days? Mine does. But armed with quick and easy recipes with 5 ingredients or less, dinner doesn’t have to add to the stress. Let’s face it: Days can be so unpredictable. Yesterday, I had the best intentions of coming home and whipping up a lasagna. The ingredients…