I think I’ve made at least 2 million meals since the pandemic started. It seems with 4 people in our house, 3 of whom have been working and schooling from home, that there are never ending meals to be made. And I, for one, am tired of cooking! (I know, I know, I love cooking, but really… SO. MANY. MEALS.) Enter these Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Bowls, which have saved dinner (and my sanity) many times.
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It’s been a TOUGH few weeks. Between shifts at the hospital, homeschooling (teachers y’all need a billion dollar raise) and trying to keep everyone on some sort of a schedule, it’s been a little trying. But one thing that has helped is cooking large batches of food. You know, meals like this Chicken Pesto Pasta that can be packed up for work, lunches, and just available for the multiple times a day my kids think they need to be eating.
It’s a New Year and we are back with a renewed focus on all things food, health, and building community here at With Two Spoons. We are starting the year off with a brand new recipe to get your year started off right: Healthy Meal Prep Sun Dried Tomato and Feta Egg Bites.
As a busy, full-time working mama of two young kids, there is almost nothing I love more than meals that can be made ahead of time. The morning rush is tough, whether you’re 6 or 40 and having quick and easy breakfasts ready to go is a big priority in our household. These Make Ahead Cinnamon French Toast Sticks are just the ticket for breakfast in a minute that kids and adults will love.
It may surprise that despite my food blogging hobby, I’m actually a relative newbie to the world of meal planning and freezer meals. As our lives have gotten busier with school, activities, and work, it really has forced me to be better prepared and make ahead meals are really the key for me.
…I’ve gotten lots of questions about the Instant Pot lately which got me thinking-time for an Instant Pot 101. Do I need the Instant Pot is a frequent one and my answer is YES! Already have an Instant Pot? Great! Keep reading for some great recipes and resources…
Instant Pot Maple Apple Steel Cut Oats
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Fall is coming! And with that comes back-to-school and a crazy amount of activities and schedules! Yet you still want something healthy and flavorful to feed your family. Enter my new favorite way of eating-bowls! The Harvest Salmon Quinoa Bowls with Lemon Tahini Dressing contain healthy grains, healthy proteins, and healthy roasted vegetables. Win! And even better when made with olive oils from our favorite Olive Mill- Queen Creek Olive Mill!
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August is here, and for some of you, your kids have already gone back to school (EEEEEKKKK!). Mine go back the day after Labor Day and I’ll be sending them with mixed emotions. I’ll be super happy to have some routine and structure in our house, however, with that routine and structure comes the need to be more organized. Enter Back to School Make Ahead Meals. And I know you’re feeling me with this one. Busy mamas unite…
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