Peas Please // Spring Pea Salad and More!
One of my favorite childhood memories is going over to my Grandma and Grandpa’s house and picking peas from their garden. There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh green […]
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Leftoverpallooza // Mashed Potato Turkey Bites and More!
Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, oh my! Thanksgiving dinner often leaves lots of leftovers. In fact, I cook a little extra just so I can enjoy the leftovers! After a day […]
Thumbs Up for Healthy Choices
Welcome to the Thumbs Up Recipe page! Below you will find 30 Thumbs Up recipes that feature commonly available food pantry items. All the tasty recipes are high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and low in sodium, added sugar, and trans-fats. The recipes are also easy to make, economical, and most […]
Try Something New // Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
When you think of sweet potatoes, what comes to mind? For many it may be the traditional holiday recipe, piled high with marshmallows and sugar. As tasty as that might […]
Create Family Mealtime // Theme Nights
Dinner time has changed a bit at our house over the last month. What used to be a more calm part of they day, has turned into what feels like […]
Summertime and the Cookin’ is Easy // Five Go To Recipes
It’s too hot to cook. I just want to be outside. Can’t we just have cold cereal? These are the thoughts running through my head lately when it comes to […]
Get It While It’s Fresh! // Cucumber and Tomato Salad
June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month. It has warmed up in Utah, and locally grown, fresh produce is easy to find! Whether you are harvesting from your own […]
Halt the Salt // Greek Pasta Salad
Salt, also known as sodium, tends to get a bad rap in the nutrition world. Your body actually needs salt. The problem is that most people get much more than […]
You Say Yam, I Say Sweet Potato // Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew
Do you know the difference between a yam and a sweet potato? It is quite possible that you have never actually tasted a yam. Yams are mostly grown in the […]
Weekly Menu Plan // What’s On Your List?
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 […]
Weekly Menu Plan // What’s on Your List?
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 […]
Cooking in Season // Butternut Squash
This time of year, I really miss fresh produce from my garden. It seems like a long time before my garden will be flourishing again. During these cold winter months […]
Quick Cooking // Shredded Chicken
When you are busy, it is easy for menu planning and healthy eating to be put on the back burner. Follow these quick cooking tips to help you put a meal […]
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