Meal Planning 101 & Building Your Perfect Pantry

If there’s one thing that makes cooking at home feel less stressful, it’s having a plan, even a loose one. Whether your goal is to eat healthier, save money, or just make weeknights a little easier, meal planning gives you a rhythm. And the secret to making that rhythm work? A well-stocked pantry. This week,…

Brown Bag Lunch: Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus

A funny thing happened when I picked up my groceries this weekend…I ordered one bunch of cilantro and a single jalapeno that I needed for a recipe I was making for dinner this week but ended up with one pound of each!  Surprise! After I got over my shock and a little bit of panic…

Brown Bag Lunch: Sesame Brown Rice and Chicken Salad

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier?  One of the easiest ways to do that is to pack your lunch!  Not only is it better for your body it’s also better for your wallet.  We could all use that in 2018 right?! One of my favorite go-to Brown Bag Lunches is this…

Weeknight Warrior: Chicken Tamale Casserole

This is one of my absolute favorite, go-to, weeknight dinners.  It is so easy and quick to throw together!  I just mix it all up, pop it in the oven, and sit back with a glass of wine and a book! 🙂 The leftovers make great Brown Bag Lunches!  Make this on a Sunday night…