Coming up with ideas for dinner 365 days a year is exhausting. So falling into a rut of familiar dishes is common. And once we’re in a rut, it’s a comfortable place to stay. Today, I want to give you a little nutrition nudge. I’d like to encourage you to try something new: tempeh. Similar …
It’s dinnertime, UH-gen. The family has communicated no so subtly that they’d rather just order pizza. But your brain is weighing all the options. You’ve been trying to build in a habit of whole foods whenever possible but you’re often short on time so convenience foods and fast food are appealing for speed, effort, and …
Pantry meals. You know, the ones you can pull together on short notice, with essentially no forethought, by grabbing a few canned goods out of the pantry. They’ve saved the day on many occasions when the family needed to get fed. Here’s another recipe that fits that bill: Bruschetta Pasta. You need just 6 ingredients, …
What if I asked you to plan a menu? Come up with five dinners with side dishes, and be sure it’s reasonably priced and relatively nutritious. Would your head explode? Or is this par for the course for your weekly tasks? While menu planning strikes fear into the hearts of many, I actually find it …
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When you’re new to the idea of vegetarianism or meatless meals, making dinner can feel a bit uneasy. Your mind cycles through questions with a doubtful edge. Will I know how to cook it? Will it taste good? Will I feel full? Luckily, there’s a simple stand-by that veg-heads have been relying on for decades …