February is American Heart Month! This month I plan to bring you heart-healthy recipes on a budget. Heart disease runs in my family and I think it is important to try to control what I CAN control. The way I nourish my body is one thing I can control…
A couple of years ago, I started to follow the “adding” philosophy. It’s also how I talk to my patients about health. ADD in healthy foods and behaviors. Don’t focus on taking things away. Focus on the ADD. The healthy foods and behaviors will overtake the unhealthy this…
We are going to be busy every night next week (why do I do that to myself), so I went ahead and put together a Kroger clicklist order to pick-up in the morning with quick and easy meals! Feeding my family is a big way that I save money…
Not sure what to have for dinner this week? Not sure what to have for dinner this month? Look no further! I have rounded up a list of the most common recipes I fix. It’s good to keep a list and just rotate the recipes! Sometimes, I have…
I get asked for this recipe at least once a week. It is quick and easy and SO GOOD. It is a one-dish meal that has it all: protein, carbs, veggies, and flavor! This chicken pot pie is also very cost effective. I try to keep the ingredients on…
When I sat down to write this post and gathered my recipe list from the last few months, I realized I did not really cook much! BUT, what I did cook was delicious. A lot of it can also double as comfort food. This time of year always brings out…
The love of a Crockpot was instilled in me at an early age. As the youngest of four children with two working parents, my mother used the Crockpot frequently for dinners. As a working mom of two, I can definitely appreciate the frequent use of the Crockpot. Who doesn’…
It’s the start to a busy week around here! I’m in a virtual conference all week, so the meal plan is short, contains leftovers and the week will end with frozen pizza for dinner! And guess what? That’s OK! My husband made pulled pork…
It’s a cold and rainy Sunday morning here in KY and I am trying to plan out our meals for the week. Once a week, I sit down and look at our calendar and plan out meals. I do try to plan out every meal — breakfast, lunch…
It’s soup season, y’all! The beginning of fall also marks the beginning of soup season. Am I right? I can’t think of a better food to warm you up on a cold night than a hot bowl of your favorite soup. The temperatures start to dip and…