I love these sausage sweet potato wraps. The recipe is born out of something I fell in love with. I used to go to this place called Blossom to get a vegan sweet potato, avocado and kale wrap for lunch. It was my special treat (because they were $12 a pop). When I moved to Colorado, I […]
Morning Glory Muffins with Apple and Carrot For Meal Prep
Here is a fun fact! The morning glory muffin takes its name from an actual cafe of the same name in Nantucket, Massachusetts? Truth! Their original recipe for morning glory muffins recipe was published in tons of magazines back in the 1980’s. And it just took off from there. And now, three decades or so […]
10 No Reheat Lunch Ideas For Less Than $2 Per Serving
Most days I like to stick to a food budget, but I’m all about shelling out when it counts. Things like a special dinner, an amazing brunch, or an aperitif. These feel like occasions— moments when I can relax and savor what my hard-earned cash has got me. Lunch, on the other hand, is just […]
Ground Beef, Orzo And Zucchini Casserole (Freezer Friendly)
Going to be straight with you all here: I’m not a huge casserole person. It’s true! I can see the appeal in them, but they haven’t always appealed to me, TBH. That’s why it’s so significant for me to say that I think this ground beef, orzo, and zucchini casserole is the dish that made […]
5-Ingredient Vegetarian Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas
Enchiladas are a dreamy, cheesy, Mexican-inspired casserole, basically. And these vegetarian black bean and spinach enchiladas contain just five ingredients, which means you’re that much closer to a delicious dinner tonight. These 5-ingredient enchiladas are simple, but they are filling, so easy to make and delicious. And, like all enchiladas, they are going to freeze […]
Embracing Flexibility: Your Guide to Meal Planning for Intuitive Eating
Welcome to the freeing world of intuitive eating, where you tune into your body’s needs and make peace with food. It’s a common myth that meal planning and intuitive eating are at odds. However, in this post, we’ll explore how they can harmoniously coexist, enhancing your relationship with food and your lifestyle. For a deeper […]
15 Meal Prep Sandwiches And Wraps Perfect For Work Lunches
Sandwiches and meal prep don’t always mix. There’s a lot that can go wrong – soggy bread we are looking at you! But if you take our advice below, you can enjoy your prepped sandwiches all week long with no fuss! My tip to avoid soggy bread: toast your bread lightly before assembling your meal prep […]
Working From Home Tips: How To Handle Meals If You Work From Home
I’ve been working from home for about four years and I love it. But when it comes to meals and having access to your kitchen at all times, working from home can be tricky. In this post, I want to share my experience with work-from-home meal prep even though I work from home, as well […]
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Waffles
Did that recipe title catch your eye? If you’ve never had a savory waffle, these jalapeño cornbread waffles need to be your first! You can’t go wrong with the flavors of bright, hot jalapeño and sweet corn. These waffles are great on their own, but my favorite way to eat them is with a runny […]
Easy Chicken Satay Recipe With Stir-Fried Veggies
This chicken satay recipe is inspired by one of my favorite Thai starters, chicken satay with peanut sauce! Satay dishes consist of meat on a skewer served with sauce, and they come from Indonesia but are popular across Southeast Asia. And of course, you don’t have to go to a restaurant to enjoy this dish. […]
30 Ways to Save Money on Groceries This Month
Ready to shop smarter? This guide includes 30 tried and true ways to save money on groceries. Don’t use all 30! Instead, pick and choose what works for your lifestyle, preferences and saving needs. Below these tips are 50+ budget-friendly recipes! Scroll down to see the recipes. Pick 2-4 of these budget tips to try […]
No Peek Chicken and Rice
No Peek Chicken and Rice is a set-it-and-forget it kind of recipe. And it’s true to its name: put the ingredients all together in a casserole dish, cover it with foil, and pop it in the oven. No peeking, because you don’t need to! This super easy dinner recipe involves some easy to find ingredients: […]
Marry Me Chicken
In a world where social media trends can transform anything from an unknown song into a chart-topper to a simple dish into a culinary craze, the “Marry Me Chicken” recipe has carved out its niche as a viral sensation, enchanting the taste buds and hearts of millennials far and wide. This phenomenon isn’t just a […]
Road Trip Food: How To Pack Food For A 7-Day Road Trip
One of the most exciting parts of our cross country move was planning all of our road trip food! I can’t wait to share how exactly we planned meals for this seven-day trip from NYC to Seattle, where we stayed and my best tips and tricks for eating healthy on a budget on the road. […]
Smoothie Bowl Recipe For Meal Prep
We love a good smoothie, but sometimes we want it to feel more like a meal and less like a quickly consumed drink! That’s where this smoothie bowl recipe comes in. This basic smoothie bowl recipe can be customized to your heart’s content! Smoothie bowls are basically just thicker smoothies you eat with a spoon […]
How To Make A Food Budget You’ll Stick To
Let me tell you about what my food spending was like before I learned about proper food budgeting steps and tips. After college, I had NO CLUE what a food budget was and how much money I would need every month to feed myself. The realization that my Monday-to-Friday Chipotle habit was adding up to […]
