Category Archives: Meal Plans

2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 3 (January 15 through 21)

Posted on January 15, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

We are going to be slaves to the calendar to some extent this week, with something keeping us busy most evenings.  Makes the meal prep and planning even more important! Breakfasts: Skinny Taste, one of my favorites for healthy ideas, … Continue reading →

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Bee-Bim Bop

Posted on January 15, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

When my oldest son was a baby, we received as a gift the book Bee-Bim Bop! by Linda Sue Park (affiliate link).  It’s a fun story book for kids, but also includes a great recipe for a family dinner my crew … Continue reading →

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Pressure Cooker Lentil and Chicken Soup

Posted on January 15, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

My starting point with this soup was a recipe I saw posted at Skinnytaste.  But, as usual, when reading the recipe, I decided I needed to make it my own.  I never make soup without packing it full of a … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Corn Chowder (CrockPot/Slow Cooker)

Posted on January 8, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

This recipe is adapted from the Farmhouse Chicken and Corn Chowder appearing in the America’s Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Revolution (affiliate link) cookbook.  As a side note, all the recipes in this cookbook that I’ve tried are good.  You know … Continue reading →

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 1

Posted on January 2, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

I have set a goal for 2018. A goal involving this little blog. Every Monday I hope to post a meal plan for the week, as well as at least one time saving trick, or hack, but I hate the … Continue reading →

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Egg White Breakfast Sandwich Variation

Posted on September 17, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

We did a whole “make your own pizza” thing here last night with some extended family, and I had a pile of leftover peppers and onions I wanted to use up.  And I also had a package of english muffins … Continue reading →

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Guacamole Costs Extra….Prep Ahead Chicken and Rice Bowls

Posted on September 17, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

I don’t know why, but whenever I make anything Mexican or Southwest themed and rice is involved, I always think of Chipotle and how every single time when you ask for guacamole, they remind you it costs extra.  So, on … Continue reading →

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How I Prep Lunches Ahead (Subtitle: Why I Sometimes Don’t Eat Lunch – Part 1)

Posted on July 31, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

Wow.  I started this one so long ago, I’m not totally sure what I was going to write about. You know how there are all those studies about kids taking too much time off in the summer and losing the … Continue reading →

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Turkey Taco Bowls

Posted on July 31, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

I have returned from summer vacation, and dusted off the kitchen.  I like to ease back into things, and the leaches are still home with me 24/7 my children are still off school until next week, so I needed an easy make … Continue reading →

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5 Ideas for easy, healthy and fast breakfasts

Posted on May 6, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

For me, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  It sets my tone for the rest of the day, and honestly, when I don’t eat one high in protein, with a little healthy fat and a few carbs, … Continue reading →

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