Vegetarian and Pescatarian Meal Planning for the Week: 4 x 1 Shop once, 4 dinners

Are you tired of your same go-to healthy dinners?  Are you tired of forgetting ingredients at the market, but you don’t want to go back or order them online? This 4 x 1 meal plan is for you.  Shop once, and make 4 vegetarian meals (one includes fish).  Shop on a Sunday or Monday and… Continue reading Vegetarian and Pescatarian Meal Planning for the Week: 4 x 1 Shop once, 4 dinners

Formula for a weight-loss meal for one

You’re tired of looking at meal plans or reading cookbooks that only include servings for 4 to 6 people.  You also want to stick to simple recipes that require everyday ingredients so you’re not left with unused ingredients.  The key to creating an effective weight-loss routine is enough consistency, with a little wiggle room. If… Continue reading Formula for a weight-loss meal for one

3 free websites to cheap and healthy meal planning

You’ve heard it before do you really believe it: “Eating healthy doesn’t have to be pricey or complicated” I’m sure you’ve proven this wrong a number of times. Lots of times you go shopping for the healthy recipe, make it and it tastes great, but go over budget and are left with “random crap” in… Continue reading 3 free websites to cheap and healthy meal planning

Steak Con Chiles

This recipe is a Barajas family staple. We live in California and like it spicy! If you don’t enjoy spicy food, you can substitute the chiles for green or red peppers. The roasted red peppers will give the dish a hint of sweetness, while the green peppers will keep the flavors neutral. You can choose… Continue reading Steak Con Chiles

Easy weeknight meal: Baked Pork Chops and Chunky Apple Sauce

With Roasted Root Vegetables and Kale Salad An American classic. George Washington and apples just seem to go hand in hand. The fabled story of young Washington cutting down an apple, or perhaps a cherry tree, was to illustrate his honesty and integrity as a young boy. He could not lie to his father. I… Continue reading Easy weeknight meal: Baked Pork Chops and Chunky Apple Sauce

Easy weeknight meal: Apricot Salad with Grilled Pork Tenderloin

In this simple grilled recipe, the apricots are the stars. The juicy pork and tender salad are complemented by the delicious flavor of the grilled apricots, it’s an elegant dish to add to your summer table. Serve with your favorite chilled beverage to pair nicely with the smoky-sweetness of the grilled apricots.  Ingredients (4 servings)… Continue reading Easy weeknight meal: Apricot Salad with Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Soba Noodle Bento Lunch

Lunch time is all about planning, and sometimes it can be very stressful not knowing what foods to use, or what to put in your child’s lunch box/bag. A bento box can make planning easier because you won’t forget the fruit or the salad, and you always have the right type of container for the… Continue reading Soba Noodle Bento Lunch