• Breakfast,  Lunch,  Nutrition,  Nutrition Tips,  Recipes

    The BEST Breakfast Wrap!

    Mushrooms… yay? Or nay? I’m a total yay. In my eggs, soup, on my pizza. In tacos- y’all Mission Taco Joint has THE BEST portobello mushroom tacos! I’m a sucker for all things mushrooms. So to add them into a breakfast wrap to give it a bit more of a punch, this is my jam! Powerhouse of flavor. Delish combination. 2 servings of veggies in each wrap. And a treat for your savory taste buds! Recipe below! Ingredients: 1 whole egg, 2 egg whites2 tsp butter olive oil (I use Olivino Tasting Bar’s)1 whole grain wrap/tortilla (I prefer Mission organic)2 tbsp chopped white onion1 c chopped baby portobellos1 c arugula or mixed greens1…

  • Dinner,  Family,  Lunch,  Nutrition,  Recipes

    Summer Sweet Corn Chowder

    Harvest is near. Driving home every day we’re surrounded by cornfields and bean fields.  I can see them starting to change.  Corn stalks turning brown.  Bean leaves yellowing after a summer of repeated rain and midwestern sun beating down.  And my heart leaps a little bit because it means my favorite season is approaching. One of my favorite things about fall is food.  Okay, I lied.  I like food in every season.  But I LOVE fall food.  Crockpots. Instapots. Chili simmering on the stove.  Football season food.  The smells of cinnamon and nutmeg and pumpkin pie spice.  I’m drooling just typing this.   With summer is drawing to a close,…

  • Recipes,  Snacks

    Seven Layer American Flag Dip

    Every patriotic summer barbeque calls for a seven layer dip!  And this is one of our favorites! Super simple.  Healthier alternative than most.  And great for dipping chips or veggies too!   Ingredients:  1 tub plain Greek yogurt 2 cans refried beans (I used organic vegetarian) 1 16oz jar of salsa Shredded romaine lettuce Black olives, sliced Roma tomatoes, finely diced Taco flavored shredded cheese Blue corn tortilla chips Directions:  In a 13×9 baking dish, spread refried beans evenly across pan.  Top with layer of salsa- 3/4- 1 c.  Add layer of sliced black olives.  Top olives with shredded lettuce then shredded cheese.  Dice Roma tomatoes, set aside.  Spoon Greek…