We cooked up a new, tasty tofu recipe. It's a great way to add a healthy, vegan protein to almost anything—spaghetti, marinara, pasta dishes (such as baked ziti). Plus, it's 21 Day Fix approved! Ingredients 2 bricks firm silken tofu (frozen) 2/3 cup diced shallots 2/3 cup diced sweet bell pepper 1/4 cup tomato sauce 2...Continue reading
And inspiring message! These are truly words to live by. They are from the card I received this weekend from a good friend. Now it's hanging in a prominent place in my home to remind me every day!Continue reading
We don't really know the influence we have on our kids until we witness it. Our 7-year-old daughter asked for chocolate for dessert the other night. (Are you kidding me? On a school night? Right before bed?! Yeah... No!) After I told her she couldn't have chocolate, immediatly, her next question was, "How about a smoothie?" Wow, that was a pleasant...Continue reading
We are constantly noodling with our recipes trying to make them healthier and tasty. Today we tried a new version of our family's waffle recipe. We substituted applesauce for oil, and they turned out surprisingly delish! These waffles are slightly chewier than our origianl recipe but still yummy and fluffy. Enjoy our clean and 21-Day-Fix-friendly whole wheat waffles! Ingredients 2 eggs 2 cups whole...Continue reading
Sharing a beloved message from a poem my sweet grandmother, Abuelita, loved and lived by. Continue reading
Need a tasty side for dinner? We came up with an easy, fast, clean vegetable side that is also 21 Day Fix approved. Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Italian Dressing Spices 1 teaspoon of mustard (the spice) Preparation Prepare the dressing by placing apple cider vinegar, Italian Dressing...Continue reading
One of our go-to, easy dinners is frittatas. They're simple to make, taste delicious and are a great way to finish off the vegetables that you have left in the fridge. We've made them with many different vegetables, but this is how we often make them for the three of us. What's great is that it's super healthy, gives you a full...Continue reading
One of my favorite spice mixes to sprinkle on top of vegetables or to mix into a dressing is this recipe using traditional Italian spices. This is the perfect dressing to add to your 21 Day Fix foods. Ingredients 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp onion powder 2 tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp ground black pepper...Continue reading
I know a lot of people grimace at beets, but I love them. So, for those who want to give them another try or are already fans, here is an easy way to cook and keep beets prepped for an easy veggie. I especially love them on salads. Preparation Clean beets thoroughly. Remove leaves, stems and roots. (But don’t throw...Continue reading
One of the claims to fame of Costa Rican cuisine is black beans. No one cooks a black bean better than a Tica! Well, unless you get the secret recipe from one ;-)! My gift to you: our family recipe and the best way to make black beans from scratch! (Bonus, they are even clean and 21 Day Fix approved!) Ingredients...Continue reading