More of My Favorite Weeknight Meals

If you guys are like me, weeknight dinners need to be fun and fast. Especially if you're a mom.
My toddler keeps me busy, but my husband and I are a great team, and can get a meal together pretty quickly. Our go-to meal involves a protein like fish or pork with a few sides of veggies and a green salad. I love to cook, so I like to throw in some new recipes every now and then.

Usually, I grocery shop once per week, planning out my meals on Sunday evening. If a recipe calls for fresh produce, I will make a quick run to the grocery later in the week too.

Here are some of our favorite recipes as of late. Most are fast, and the fresher the produce, the better.

Hope you guys enjoy!

Pinterest's Blackberry Mozzarella Grilled Sandwiches
This was a HUGE hit! Super tasty!

Crab Omelettes
We eat a lot of eggs around here, and throwing in the crab made them feel extra special. A side of asparagus completed the plate!

Paleo No-noodle spaghetti
I loved this! The crock pot is so nice if you have time earlier in the day, but you know the evenings are tighter on time. And it makes your house smell so good!

GOOP'S Kale Guacamole

I will make this and we eat on it for a few days. If I come across a recipe that kale can be added, I try to make it - the super-food makes me feel like I can justify the Stacy's Pita Chips that pair so nicely with this dip. :) 

My Quinoa and Ground Turkey Taco-ish Soup

**I substituted ground turkey for ground beef, and added the quinoa to make this soup a bit more filling. 

We don't reserve this soup just for the cooler months, but rather cook it all year 'round. Its easy to freeze if you make a big batch, or to re-heat for tasty left overs. 

More of My Favorite Weeknight Meals

If you guys are like me, weeknight dinners need to be fun and fast. Especially if you're a mom.
My toddler keeps me busy, but my husband and I are a great team, and can get a meal together pretty quickly. Our go-to meal involves a protein like fish or pork with a few sides of veggies and a green salad. I love to cook, so I like to throw in some new recipes every now and then.

Usually, I grocery shop once per week, planning out my meals on Sunday evening. If a recipe calls for fresh produce, I will make a quick run to the grocery later in the week too.

Here are some of our favorite recipes as of late. Most are fast, and the fresher the produce, the better.

Hope you guys enjoy!

Pinterest's Blackberry Mozzarella Grilled Sandwiches
This was a HUGE hit! Super tasty!

Crab Omelettes
We eat a lot of eggs around here, and throwing in the crab made them feel extra special. A side of asparagus completed the plate!

Paleo No-noodle spaghetti
I loved this! The crock pot is so nice if you have time earlier in the day, but you know the evenings are tighter on time. And it makes your house smell so good!

GOOP'S Kale Guacamole

I will make this and we eat on it for a few days. If I come across a recipe that kale can be added, I try to make it - the super-food makes me feel like I can justify the Stacy's Pita Chips that pair so nicely with this dip. :) 

My Quinoa and Ground Turkey Taco-ish Soup

**I substituted ground turkey for ground beef, and added the quinoa to make this soup a bit more filling. 

We don't reserve this soup just for the cooler months, but rather cook it all year 'round. Its easy to freeze if you make a big batch, or to re-heat for tasty left overs. 

5 Nights of Healthy, Delicious Meals

I love to cook! And I especially love when I find make the time with our busy life. Afternoons and nighttime can be quite hectic, but with my amazing hub's help, I have been able to cook more lately. 

Here's the recipes of the healthy, fresh meals I cooked last week. 

Hope you all enjoy! 

I'd love to hear your thoughts too, if you guys fix any of them. 

Easy BLT Salad

 bacon, slices cooked and crumbled

• Romaine lettuce, torn
•  chopped tomato, small
•  red onion, chopped

EVOO Mayo with Salt and pepper to taste

** just mix it all together and enjoy! 

Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin with Kale and Tomatoes

I literally dumped a can of diced tomatoes, 

some chopped leeks, 

half a bag of kale, 

and some chicken broth 

over a pork tenderloin and cooked it on low for 6 hours. 

It fell apart it was so tender! 

Smoked Salmon Toastettes - MY FAVE!

I toasted some thin wheat bread

Mixed avocado with lemon juice and paprika

Spread that on the bread

Topped with romaine

Added Smoked Salmon to the top

and garnished with sliced red onion

It was SUPER easy, SUPER healthy and tasted AMAZING

Crustless Mushroom Quiche

I browned mixed mushrooms with red onion in some olive oil, flavored with bay leaves and rosemary in an iron skillet

I whisked 1/2 cup ricotta cheese with 6 eggs

Pour egg mixture over veggies in skillet 

Bake on 350 for about 20 minutes

Chicken Soup

Ingredients

2 lb. shredded chicken breasts - I used canned to save time

3 tablespoons of oil of your choice

2-3 teaspoons taco seasoning 

2 medium onions, diced

6 cloves garlic, minced

2 jalapeno peppers, diced

1 poblano peppers, diced

2 quarts (8 cups) chicken stock

1 28 ounce can regular canned tomatoes**)

Juice of 2 limes

1 cup cilantro, chopped

avocado and fresh cilantro for garnish

In a large dutch oven over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of oil, and when hot, add in the onions. Cook until onions are translucent, about 4-6 minutes.

Add in the garlic and peppers and saute for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Pour in the chicken stock and tomatoes and bring to a medium boil.

Add the chicken, cilantro and lime juice to your bubbling cauldron of goodness. Taste to see what you’re in need of - salt? pepper?

Serve nice and hot with some fresh cilantro and chopped up avocado to go on top. 

Fish and Sausage Paella via James Farmer's A Time to Cook

For those of you with the cookbook, it was WONDERFUL! If you dont have the cookbook, order it here: JamesFarmer.com

5 Nights of Healthy, Delicious Meals

I love to cook! And I especially love when I find make the time with our busy life. Afternoons and nighttime can be quite hectic, but with my amazing hub's help, I have been able to cook more lately. 

Here's the recipes of the healthy, fresh meals I cooked last week. 

Hope you all enjoy! 

I'd love to hear your thoughts too, if you guys fix any of them. 

Easy BLT Salad

 bacon, slices cooked and crumbled

• Romaine lettuce, torn
•  chopped tomato, small
•  red onion, chopped

EVOO Mayo with Salt and pepper to taste

** just mix it all together and enjoy! 

Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin with Kale and Tomatoes

I literally dumped a can of diced tomatoes, 

some chopped leeks, 

half a bag of kale, 

and some chicken broth 

over a pork tenderloin and cooked it on low for 6 hours. 

It fell apart it was so tender! 

Smoked Salmon Toastettes - MY FAVE!

I toasted some thin wheat bread

Mixed avocado with lemon juice and paprika

Spread that on the bread

Topped with romaine

Added Smoked Salmon to the top

and garnished with sliced red onion

It was SUPER easy, SUPER healthy and tasted AMAZING

Crustless Mushroom Quiche

I browned mixed mushrooms with red onion in some olive oil, flavored with bay leaves and rosemary in an iron skillet

I whisked 1/2 cup ricotta cheese with 6 eggs

Pour egg mixture over veggies in skillet 

Bake on 350 for about 20 minutes

Chicken Soup

Ingredients

2 lb. shredded chicken breasts - I used canned to save time

3 tablespoons of oil of your choice

2-3 teaspoons taco seasoning 

2 medium onions, diced

6 cloves garlic, minced

2 jalapeno peppers, diced

1 poblano peppers, diced

2 quarts (8 cups) chicken stock

1 28 ounce can regular canned tomatoes**)

Juice of 2 limes

1 cup cilantro, chopped

avocado and fresh cilantro for garnish

In a large dutch oven over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of oil, and when hot, add in the onions. Cook until onions are translucent, about 4-6 minutes.

Add in the garlic and peppers and saute for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Pour in the chicken stock and tomatoes and bring to a medium boil.

Add the chicken, cilantro and lime juice to your bubbling cauldron of goodness. Taste to see what you’re in need of - salt? pepper?

Serve nice and hot with some fresh cilantro and chopped up avocado to go on top. 

Fish and Sausage Paella via James Farmer's A Time to Cook

For those of you with the cookbook, it was WONDERFUL! If you dont have the cookbook, order it here: JamesFarmer.com