Category: Create a Menu Plan

Create A Fruity Dessert, Create a Menu Plan

Reduce Mealtime Mayhem / Two Week Sample Menu

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Summer is winding down and soon kids will be back in school. Are you stressing about weeknight meals? Don’t! Follow some of our easy menu planning tips to reduce mealtime mayhem. Start with this helpful advice from Create Better Health and USU Extension: 1. Schedule a time that would work for you to plan your… Continue reading Reduce Mealtime Mayhem / Two Week Sample Menu

Cooking for One or Two, Create a Menu Plan

Cooking For One or Two // Five Recipes to Try

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Are you an empty nester? Perhaps a college student who lives alone? Maybe you are a single parent of one or two children. No matter what particular situation you are in, creating healthy meals for one or two people may seem like a chore. With some help from Utah State University’s Food Science department, we’ve… Continue reading Cooking For One or Two // Five Recipes to Try

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Cook Once, Eat Twice // A Week’s Worth of Recipes

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As you and your family have adjusted to the new normal during a national pandemic, how is dinnertime going? Have you found solace in spending more time at the table with your family? Or has more family time at home created more work, and less time to be productive? I find myself caught somewhere in… Continue reading Cook Once, Eat Twice // A Week’s Worth of Recipes

Create a Menu Plan, Create A Salad

Stock Your Pantry Like A Pro! // Taco Salad

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Whether family meals are an every-day occurrence in your home or a new adventure, keeping a well-stocked pantry is essential in creating delicious and healthy meals that won’t break the bank. Did you know that home-cooked meals often contain less sodium, unhealthy fats and sugar than those prepared in a restaurant? Knowing how to stock… Continue reading Stock Your Pantry Like A Pro! // Taco Salad

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The Key to Meal Prep Success // Fresh Corn and Radish Salad

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A couple of weeks ago, I posted my favorite tip when it comes to eating better on a budget. You can check it out here. Today, I thought I would share another of my favorite tips. This tip is the key to meal prep success! All you have to do is PLAN YOUR MENUS. Success… Continue reading The Key to Meal Prep Success // Fresh Corn and Radish Salad

Create a Menu Plan, Create A Slow Cooker Meal

Money In Your Pocket With Menu Planning // Crockpot Chicken Recipes

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What's for Dinner? How often does that question cross your mind? Imagine stepping into the kitchen at the end of the day with a plan already in place, and an answer to your question. Menu planning is the key to less stress at dinnertime, more money in your pocket, and more health in your diet. Check out… Continue reading Money In Your Pocket With Menu Planning // Crockpot Chicken Recipes

Create A Casserole, Create A Fruity Dessert, Create a Menu Plan, Create A Salad, Create A Salsa, Create A Soup, Create Amazing Veggies

Weekly Menu Plan // What’s On Your List?

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Did you see our Weekly Menu Plan blog post last month?  It talks about the steps you take to plan your dinner menu for the week using your local grocery store ads.  If you missed it, or just need a review, click here. Then come on back and see what I'm  planning this week!   Remember that… Continue reading Weekly Menu Plan // What’s On Your List?

Create a Menu Plan, Create A Salad, Create A Skillet Meal, Create A Soup, Create A Stir Fry, Create Amazing Veggies

Weekly Menu Plan // What’s on Your List?

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One of the best ways to save money on your grocery bill is to utilize current grocery store ads.  Start by comparing ads from different grocery stores in your area, making a list of sale items.  Next, take an inventory of your pantry, refrigerator and freezer and make a list of what you already have on… Continue reading Weekly Menu Plan // What’s on Your List?

Create a Menu Plan, Create A Skillet Meal, Create A Slow Cooker Meal

Healthy Eating in a Hurry // Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes

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Do you ever feel like you are in too much of a hurry to eat healthy?  With today's busy, fast-paced lifestyles healthy eating can be tricky.  It is important to make nutritious food choices as often as possible.  You'll find below ten tips to eat healthy in a hurry. 1.  Plan ahead.  The first step to… Continue reading Healthy Eating in a Hurry // Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes

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MyPlate Tips // Enjoy Your Food, But Eat Less

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Food is meant to be enjoyed! The key is to find the balance between healthy foods, food indulgences, and portion sizes.  MyPlate offers 10 great tips to get you started.  By following these 10 tips you can strike a healthy balance. One of the most important parts of eating less is understanding how much from each food… Continue reading MyPlate Tips // Enjoy Your Food, But Eat Less