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National Linguine Day: Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Linguine
September 15th is National Linguine Day. I didn’t eat much linguine as a child but I am learning more about its ability to handle different types of sauces and vegetables. Isn’t this pretty? Today’s recipe is Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Linguine. There’s a creamy cheese sauce with tsasty chicken and bright asparagus — all of which makes it a filling but flavorful meal. Note for cooking: Transferring the cooked linguine directly into the skillet with the chicken and asparagus (from the pot it was prepared in) adds just enough of the cooking liquid to help thicken up the sauce while eliminating the need to drain and rinse the pasta. Share…
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Chorizo, Potato, and Apple Skillet
National Potato Month! Time to celebrate French fries, hash browns, and mashed potatoes right? That is true but today, I have a different type of potato dish. This Chorizo, Potato, and Apple Skillet is a hearty, cool-weather meal that can be prepared in under an hour. Tips: Partially cooking the sausage (Step 1) first makes it much easier to slice later. Once the sausage is partially cooked, blot up any excess water with paper towels to prevent splattering, but do not wipe the skillet clean. When the skillet is deglazed (Step 6), the browned bits from the sausage add wonderful flavor to the final dish. Chop the apples while the…
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Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
It’s National Mushroom Month! So, let’s celebrate that with a creamy mushroom soup that can help us kick off the start of fall? This rich, decadent soup is absolutely delicious on its own, or you can use it to add incredible flavor to your favorite casseroles. One taste and you’ll never go back to the canned variety. Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Note: You can use either fresh or dried herbs for this recipe, depending on what you have on hand. Fresh rosemary and thyme are both tough enough to stand up to the cooking process, unlike many fresh herbs that are best stirred in once the cook time is…
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One-Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Oh dear! It’s a day that we try to ignore but it’s impossible! National Bacon Day! Don’t get confused — International Bacon Day is coming up on September 4th. All of this to celebrate bacon — which I know I shouldn’t eat that much of — but it’s BACON! Today’s recipe is a One-Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Soup with a Side Salad. This is a creamy, cheeseburger-y, and bacony soup that will be perfect as we move into fall. If you try this recipe, let us know in the comments!
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It’s National Waffle Day!
National Waffle Day! Doesn’t that sound super sweet! There are so many different types of waffles and so many ways to top them. Anything to suit your taste buds. I have included a couple of waffle recipes — you can take these, use them as is. Or you can let your imagination run wild! Happy National Waffle Day! If you make any of these recipes, please let us know in the comments! Happy waffling!
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5-Ingredient Baked Balsamic Peaches with Fresh Maple Whipped Cream
Today August 22nd is Eat a Peach Day! What does that mean? Eat a Peach Day is all about the glorious peach. Today we are supposed to eat peaches since it is right in the middle of the peach harvest season. I didn’t know that China produces half of the world’s peaches! I did know about Georgia, the Peach State — I used to live there. Everything peach and all. So to follow the suggestion of “Eat a Peach”, here is a quick and easy recipe for baked peaches. A little tangy and sweet but bursting with peach flavor. If you make this recipe, please share it with us in…
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Beyond The Sandwich – Try Different Lunch Foods
When you think about packed school lunches, PB&J or ham and cheese sandwiches come to mind. While sandwiches certainly make for a nice school lunch, they are not your only option. Mix it up by fixing something different for your kids this school year. Make It A Wrap A quick and easy alternative to a sandwich is a wrap. Grab some tortillas and fix your child’s favorite sandwich as a wrap. Wraps are also great for adding lots of lettuce and extra veggies. Hummus and cucumbers make a delicious vegetarian lunch option. When you’re done adding your toppings, roll it up like a burrito and if desired, cut it in…
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Healthier Eating and Travel: Hotels Can Make a Difference
If you are currently in planning mode for an upcoming vacation, you might be thinking about what hotel to choose. When you are also concerned about eating healthy at your travel destination, there are some things to look for in a hotel. These aspects and amenities can make all the difference in how easy it is to find or prepare healthy food choices during your trip. Nearby Food Options The first thing you should pay attention to when choosing a hotel is what type of restaurants are nearby. You might think you would be willing to drive anywhere for meals since it’s a personal or work trip, but that isn’t…
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S’mores for National S’mores Day
August 10th is National S’Mores Day! When I think of s’mores, I think back to firepits or BBQ grills in the backyard — we didn’t camp all that much — when all of our family was around. We would make s’mores at the end of the day — good memories! It is said that the word s’mores are a contraction of the phrase “some more”. The origin is still unclear, but some reports suggest that the recipe was developed as early as 1925. The s’more word was officially found on the Merriam-Webster in 1974 and was said to be born during night camps, specifically made by some Girl Scouts way…
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Tips for Packing School Lunches
Summer is coming to an end and school is about to start. That of course means it’s time to get back into a school year routine. Part of that routine in many households is packing school lunches. Packed lunches are a great option when your child isn’t too fond of what the school has to offer or you want a little more control over what your child is eating. Of course, if your child has dietary restrictions or food allergies, packing lunches is a must. Frankly, packing a lunch allows you to include healthy foods your child will actually eat, and it doesn’t have to cost any more than what…
