I am stressed people! Sometimes when I am stressed I need to munch on crunchy things and I also have to run (must have those exercise endorphins flowing) so it helps balance everything out. I still feel like I haven’t completely moved in, there are boxes still waiting for me in the garage, the hubs…
Jalapeno-Ginger Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash are common winter squash, but because they store so well are available year-round. Butternut squash not only has a gorgeous hue, they are sweet and rich when cooked. I don’t cook with squash on a regular basis, but this is one of my favorite ways to use it! It is super healthy yet…
Winner of the Giveaway and French Bean & Buckwheat Groat Salad
Thank you to all who entered the Bob’s Red Mill Giveaway. Congratulations to the winner Brittany B.! I am sitting here getting caught up on the Olympics, trying my hardest to get this recipe posted. Boy, the gymnastics is killing me! As a former gymnast cheerleader, it is one of my favorite events. I can hardly watch…
Coconut Buttermilk Pancakes and Meal Planning Monday
Happy Monday y’all! Don’t forget to enter my Bob’s Red Mill Giveaway! There are lots of great products to try and as promised, today I will share the recipe for the delicious pancakes using Bob’s Coconut flour (one of the items in the giveaway pack). I can’t believe I have never experimented with coconut flour,…
Blog Update and Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas
I am so excited for this week because I am having a little remodeling done to Nutritious Eats. It won’t be anything drastic; just a little updated and more user friendly, both for you and me. Due to the edits the site will be down Tuesday and Wednesday so don’t worry if you come by…
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Happy Fourth of July everyone! Hope you all have a fun, relaxing day planned. We are going to hit up the neighborhood parade, cook out, bake cookies and watch some fireworks! I wanted to share this super easy recipe for those of you that want the taste of BBQ without putting in any of the…
Healthy Grains: Quinoa Tabouli
I can’t remember the first time I tried tabouli, but I have been eating at Middle Eastern restaurants since I was a kid. If you haven’t had it, it’s a typical Arabic salad made of bulgur, parsley, mint, tomatoes, often seasoned with garlic, onions and a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and…
Moving Update & a Recipe: Japanese-Style Guacamole
Hello friends! It has been 10 days since we left our home in Missouri and we’ve been living in hotels ever since. We just got to the Seattle area 3 days ago and are quickly looking for a house to rent. We will be living here for at least 3 years so we want to…
Secrets to Longevity & Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)
I am so glad that the temps dropped from high 80s to the low 40s just so I could post this recipe. You never know when it’s going to be a soup day. My grandparents are Greek and there a few things that my Grandmother makes that will always remind me of her: her Greek…
The Best Vegetarian Chili
Before I talk about this recipe, I have to share some exciting news! Nutritious Eats is moving to Seattle, Washington!! We will be there in less than 3 months and will hopefully get settled into our new home right away. When it’s time for a new job in the military it can often be a…