With all of the Mac-n-Cheese and chicken nugget requests around here, I really needed a lunch idea that I could throw together easily for me! Now, I know you all don’t need me to tell you how to make a scrumptious salad for yourselves, but maybe just a little inspiration to remind you how easy it can be! So for those of you out there yearning for something other than kid food for lunch, here we go! Introducing the Grilled Chicken Salad! I know, it’s a totally new concept… ;o) bear with me here… My husband started eating healthier and grilled up a bunch of chicken breasts to take for his lunches. When I went searching for lunch one day I spotted them! I think this is a key part to this recipe, because if I can find something healthy and ready to go in my fridge then I’m all over it! I mean, when you’ve got about 30 seconds between subjects for lunch…I’m just sayin’ So praying he wouldn’t notice or care that I’ve swiped some of his lunch sustenance, I quietly … [Read more...]

I have a refreshing and light fruit salad recipe to share with you all today. This is going to be short because how much can one really say about fruit?     It’s not super fancy, but it is super easy and it is super yummy! I know, I know…you all don’t need my advice on the fruit front, but this one was so colorful and tasty that I had to share! Also because sadly I don’t remember what I make and have to refer to my own blog to find recipe ideas! Shhh…don’t tell anyone please… Ingredients: 1 small pkg Blackberries 2 Mangoes, peeled and diced 5-6 Kiwi, peeled and diced 1 pint Strawberries, halved 3 Bartlett Pears, diced 2-3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice (Helps give a little zest and keeps pears white!) Directions: Combine all fruit in a bowl then sprinkle lemon juice over the top and gently stir. Serve as a side dish to some grilled chicken. Serve as a side dish to some grilled steak. Serve as a healthy snack during the school day. … [Read more...]

  Anyone looking for a super yummy fruit salad recipe? This one was a crowd pleaser for my entire family! Okay, I know you all know how to make a fruit salad, but I really think I’ve found the most wonderful combination of fruit ever! So at the risk of being lame I’m going to share it! Ingredients: 2 Pink Lady Apples, diced (these are the perfect combo of sweet and tart!) 5-6 Kiwi, peeled and diced 1 pint Strawberries, diced 3 Peaches, diced 2 Mangoes, diced Seeds from 1 Pomegranate (Don’t skip this if possible, I think it really made the recipe!) Directions: 1. Mix everything in a bowl and enjoy! So like I said, I know sharing a fruit salad recipe isn’t exactly life changing, but seriously this combination is so tasty I couldn’t resist. I’m not sure which one of the ingredients it is that melts it all together, so try not to skip one or you may not have the same yummy goodness experience we did ;o). I’m just sayin’. Hope you enjoy! … [Read more...]

  Hi everyone! I wanted to share a super quick and easy summer salad recipe. As a homeschooling mom I rely on things that are fast and easy when it comes to food, and this yummy salad fits the bill! Ready to try it yourself? Seriously, this is so easy you’re going to thank me! Ingredients: Tri-Colored Tortellini (I found mine in the frozen food section) 1 jar Kalamata Olives (The pitted kind, unless you’re bored and feel like pitting olives.) 10 slices Hard Genoa Salami, chopped into 1” pieces (I just got sandwich slices, then chopped it, but if you can find a chunk and cube it that’s even better) 1 pkg fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed (Can substitute Feta Cheese crumbles if you want too!) Good Seasons Italian Dressing, prepared (Needs vinegar, water and Vegetable Oil) Some Optional additions we like: pepperoncini, artichoke hearts, black olives, diced red onion Directions: Now comes the easy part! Step 1: Cook tortellini according to packaged … [Read more...]