As far as I can tell, this would have to be eaten in moderation since I use regular stewing beef. If you used a leaner cut (sirloin?) this would be a very healthy meal. Toss in the frying pan to sear: 1lb stewing meat cut into bite size pieces Toss into Crockpot/ Slow Cooker: 3-4 ... Continue reading...
Tomato Brown Rice & Flank Steak
Nov 05
This was a very healthy & kid-tolerated meal. Perhaps they weren't jumping up and down about it, but we're working on it. :) Brown Rice with Tomatoes In a rice cooker, combine: 1 cup brown rice, 2 cups water, and 1 large can (16oz) stewed tomatoes, 1.5 tsp Italiano ... Continue reading...
Warm Chicken Walnut salad
Oct 30
This is so yummy, and gets those servings of veggies and protein in there too. 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked 3/4 cup walnut pieces 1/2 pkg spring salad mix (maybe 16 cups, loose) 3 cups red grapes, halved 1/2 cup thinly shredded goat cheese, optional (we used feta ... Continue reading...
Ham & Mustard Bagel w/ Grapes
Oct 22
Low-fat, high fiber meal: 1/2 4" Gluten Free Bagel, toasted Top with mustard and 2 slices (32g each) extra lean deli ham Add fresh veggies and grapes for dessert. (Bagel, ham, mustard: based on whole oat bagel) Calories: 231 fat:4g Carbs:31 Protein:18g ... Continue reading...
Very Yummy Turkey
Oct 15
We had our Canadian Thanksgiving yesterday. Happy Thanksgiving to us! And we too have our election day today. when hubby gets home from work today, We usually go to Elections Canada together and take turns sitting in the car with the girls so we can each go in and vote. I think this will be ... Continue reading...
Ham & Cheese bagels
Oct 14
Gluten Free bagels and english muffins have become a part of our diets now that we've gone dual-mode (gluten- and gluten-free). Where once feeding a family of five on gluten free pre-made products was too expensive, now I can buy both: the gluten free version for hubby, and the wheat version for ... Continue reading...