Budget-Friendly Clean Eating Creamy Bean Soup These past several years I’ve been focusing on becoming extra creative with less expensive (more affordable) foods. How can I create delicious meals or dishes for less money? You too?! I think it’s a necessity these days to keep our family budget in check without compromising our health and Read More!
Crockpot Egg Casserole What an EASY brunch idea for entertaining a crowd! Quite often at our house, we’ll have “breakfast” for dinner, because eggs are such an economical, and high-quality protein source. The vegetables in this recipe are very interchangeable, so try making this casserole using different peppers, onions, or even mushrooms. Any type of Read More!
Greek Chicken Soup Ready for Soup Season?!!We sure are over here at the CFC Headquarters (aka my family kitchen). I love soup for many reasons, but especially because it’s very filling and a healthy, economical choice for our large family. Many nights each week there is a big stockpot full of soup sitting on the Read More!
Hibachi Stir-fried Chicken + Veggies Forget the restaurant this weekend with mysterious oils & sauces, and make your own at home instead! Hey, don’t get me wrong…I enjoy the dining out experience as much as the next gal…but skipping it more often than not, for a delicious homemade meal instead will definitely send our bodies Read More!
Does Eating Organic Have to Kill Your Grocery Budget? And Does it Even Matter? Here are the Facts! The label of organic has come to mean that something is better for you than non-organic, whether it is a food or any other product. This usually means a higher price on that product as well. Read More!
One of the most common concerns about Clean Eating is that it is an ‘expensive lifestyle.’ Truth is, Eating Clean is not just for those who can ‘afford’ it. Clean eating is one of the most versatile, budget-flexible, healthy lifestyles you can adopt. How? First, it starts with the good stuff you probably have in your Read More!
Foods that Fight Inflammation Plus 20 Recipes There are two kinds of inflammation: acute and chronic. The former is often important, as it’s one of the body’s defense mechanisms. Acute inflammation is the process of the immune system fighting harmful stimuli and beginning the healing process. Think about when you’ve had a cut, bruise, or Read More!
Lemony Chicken Rice Soup Currently at our home in Salt Lake City, it’s starting to feel like an in-between season. You might know what I mean; it’s definitely still winter, but there are more sunny days lately, and an occasional *almost* warmer one…so spring is just starting to fill my thoughts. Our Bright Lemony Chicken Read More!
Breakfast Egg + Cauliflower Protein Packed Casserole What’s better? Starting your day with a full serving of vegetables, or eating something incredibly flavorful and satisfying? You likely already know what I’m going to say here – there’s no need to compromise! You’ll just need a good recipe (this one), a nudge from someone who cares Read More!
How to Be Productive at Home This Winter We still have about two months of winter, and the temperatures have been dropping recently. Whether you get ice, snow, or simply colder weather, this season can make it difficult to leave the house and get stuff done. I know I don’t want to brave single-degree weather Read More!