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A fast, delicious, nutritious meal for under $2!
1yr
Middle Eastern Quinoa with Chickpeas

Ingredients:
•	1½ cups quinoa
•	3 cups water
•	½ tsp salt
•...
Middle Eastern Quinoa with Chickpeas Ingredients:
• 1½ cups quinoa
• 3 cups water
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 4 green onions, diced (use both the white and green pa...
Dinner for 4 in 15 minutes for $15.
1yr
What my family of 4 (2 year old, 5 year old, and grownups) are eating for dinner!

Ok, say what y...
What my family of 4 (2 year old, 5 year old, and grownups) are eating for dinner! Ok, say what you will about Trader Joe’s salmon but sometimes when you are in a pinch, if salmon is part of your f...
  • DianaO You are amazing!!! Seriously salmon dinner in 15 minutes for $15 and pulled it off while doing email?!
3 Minute Spinach Recipe
1yr
Spray a pan with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil. Saute 1lb of baby spinach leaves until w...
Spray a pan with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil. Saute 1lb of baby spinach leaves until wilted. Add two tablespoons of pignoli nuts or other nuts, a sprinkle of garlic powder, and a little ...
Buddy?
4yr
Would anyone like to be my buddy? I really don’t know anyone IRL that would want to do this with me.
The secret to oil-free roasted potatoes
1yr
After you peel and cube the potatoes, soak them in cold water for about 30 minutes. That's the se...
After you peel and cube the potatoes, soak them in cold water for about 30 minutes. That's the secret! The soaking makes the potatoes crisp up better, with or without oil. Make sure to dry the cub...
  • reneeeats Wow! I’ve never tried this. Will be sure to do this next time
  • DianaO I will give that a try too! Love the idea of them being oil free and still crispy!
Homemade Mango Salsa for Taco Night!
1yr
I've been enjoying making homemade mango salsa for taco night at our house. Just a few ingredient...
I've been enjoying making homemade mango salsa for taco night at our house. Just a few ingredients - fresh mango, fresh cilantro, chopped red onion (but it prechopped when in a pinch for time), lim...
  • DietIDdietitian Great idea, that looks amazing! I will definitely try it. So many ways to use it! Plus mangoes are so affordable right now. My supermarket is selling them for 49 cents each this week!
  • reneeeats 49 cents?! Holy cow. K I am stocking up on mangos. We would eat them daily if they were in the house. We also get raw mango and pickle them with red chili.
Chocolate cake's recipe now on my blog! (Link in my bio)
9yr
Chocolate cake's recipe now on my blog! (Link in my bio)
Trying to incorporate more plant-based meals? Here's one way to turn a salad into a quick meal.
1yr
Just lettuce and raw veggies aren't enough for a meal. To add that satiety factor to your salad, ...
Just lettuce and raw veggies aren't enough for a meal. To add that satiety factor to your salad, add cubed, pre-seasoned baked tofu (available in the refrigerator section in most large grocery stor...
When I’m craving sweets, I do this instead!
1yr
Pitted dates, a dollop of unsalted peanut butter, and a dash of cinnamon. The kids will eat these...
Pitted dates, a dollop of unsalted peanut butter, and a dash of cinnamon. The kids will eat these “date boats” for dessert too!
  • allhatsoff2yu I grew up eating dates with peanut butter from the time I was about nine years old. Still a favorite sweet treat and my grandkids love it as well!
Does Almond Milk qualify as dairy?
1yr
  • reneeeats I don’t think so, but I know it is classified as “milk.” @DietIDdietitian can weigh in
  • DietIDdietitian For the increase dairy challenge, you certainly can use plant milks. Look for one that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D. Cheers!