In this world of processed food, frozen meals and a drive thru’s, I am always looking for a quick homemade meal.
It can get so tempting to “give in” to those kinds of meals I don’t want my family to eat.
So what are we to do?
- Use Pinterest as a research tool to find some healthy meals! The information is so readily available at your finger tips.
- Go to the library to check out some cookbooks
- Take your favorites and transform them into a healthier version
- Look up Real Food blogs, they have wonderful recipes
- Try new recipes out!
Here are 2 quick & easy recipes our family loves!
Broccoli & Spinach Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1-2 pounds of chicken breasts into strips
- 4-6 cups of fresh spinach
- 2-3 cups of broccoli
- butter
- 1/3 cup half & half
- salt & pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- water
- mozzarella cheese
Picture instructions:
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| we love fresh ingredients! |
What to do:
In a sauce pan, saute spinach with some butter, chop, then set aside. Stream broccoli and add to spinach. Clean out pan and add half & half, 1-2 tablespoons of butter, 4 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and seasonings and bring to a small boil, then add about 1/4 cup of water and mix until slightly creamy. Add greens & mix then pour into a glass pan. Add raw chicken strip and as much mozzarella as you choose and mix together. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35-45 minutes. Enjoy!
Fun Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients:
- 1-2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup oats
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- bbq sauce
- seasonings (chili powder, garlic, etc.)
- ketchup
What to do:
After you mix all ingredients together (except ketchup), scoop out into a muffin pan. Then top with a little bit of ketchup and bake at 450 degress for 20 minutes. Serve with a side. Enjoy!
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| perfect size for kids |
What are some quick & easy recipes your family enjoys?
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About Rachel
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Hi Rachel,
SO glad to hear that the carnival is going well! I shared my No Tomato Sauce with a video and two articles I hope you enjoy!
Rachel – One of our favorite ways to eat healthier and avoid the “junk” is by baking our own treats. Our muffins this week are a case in point: whole wheat mocha nut muffins. Whole wheat, rapadura, and coconut oil each bring a bit of hidden nourishment to my family while providing satisfaction for our sweet tooth.
Taco salad and nachos are two of our favorite quick and easy meals. Thanks for the yummy looking ideas and thanks for hosting!
Blessings, ~Lisa
We always love getting cookbooks from the library. I figure all things in moderation so I just try to find a healthy balance and do what I can to make thing healthier for my family. I’d love for you to come by and show off your recipe at These Chicks Cooked Recipe Spotlight today. Have a blessed day 🙂
Katie
I make meatloaf in muffin tins all the time too! So practical for kids!
I love chicken and broccoli. Adding spinach is a great idea.
NC Sue- I checked it out and what you wrote sounds great! Thanks for adding me!
Jill- ALWAYS love your videos!
Lisa- your muffins always look delightful!
Katie, Thanks for stopping by! I added thhis post you your link up.
Crystal- love making it fun for kids too! Thanks for all your help!
Linda- thanks for stopping by! I check out your site and you have a lot of wisedom! I hope you will link up in the future when you have something to add!
I’m featuring you Wednesday. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for visiting my blog!! Love this!! Great minds think alike! So far I’ve only made the meatloaf muffins once and loved how they turned out. They definitely made the “regular” list of meals!
And I love that we both have JOY in our blog titles!
And I like the idea of adding BBQ; never thought of that!