Kale, Quinoa and Mango Lunch

I have been trying new healthy recipes this month from Danette May. This is one of my favorites and it is so easy to make. I have had it for lunch and dinner. My husband liked it as well. If you make a batch of quinoa ahead of time it takes only...

Do School Lunches Make you Sick?

(Reprinted from 2013) Ask almost any mom what she dreads most about back to school, and she’ll tell you it is making lunch every day. We want to help. Erin has suggestions to make school lunch more fun and Tammy has great tips for keeping lunch healthy. The doctor in me can’t help but talk about food-borne illness […]

Hummus & Veggie Sandwiches

Crunch, munch, lunch!  Super fresh, super crispy and super delicious.  Oh… and did I forget, healthy?

Roasted Tomato Soup with Garlic

There’s something about tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches that trigger memories of lunchtime as a kid.  This version is a tad more grown-up using roasted tomatoes, herbs and sauteed garlic.

Easy Mac-n-Cheese on the Stovetop

So easy, you can have your kids make it… takes little time and tastes similar, yet far better than that popular box-brand.  Extremely creamy, extremely cheesy!

Mardis Gras Pizza

Several components make this the ultimate Mardi Gras pizza pie. Everything Cajun thrown onto a pie crust. Can all be done in less than an hour, thanks to Coastal Living Magazine for publishing this back in February 2013. Don’t forget to wear...

Grilled Cheese All Grown-Up

Who doesn’t love grilled cheese?  Seems to be the trend in various cooking publications as well.  Below I’ve listed 3 suggestions but check out these sites to give you even more inspiration… grilled cheese...

Quick Cannellini Soup

On a dreary rainy day, nothing is more comforting than warm soup, and it's even better when you can prepare it in less than 30 minutes.

Chicken Meatball Minestrone

Everyone knows that a hot, steamy bowl full of chicken noodle soup aids in the healing of many sickly symptoms, but how about switching it up just a tad?  Rather than chunks of chicken meat this recipe calls for mini chicken meatballs, allowing...

Fried Cauliflower Rice

A superb way to get cauliflower into those who aren’t such fans. See if they can even tell the difference! Adapted from thekitchn, this dish is a nice alternative to the starchy favorite take-out version.