Quick, nutritious meals that cater to busy lifestyles.
I just love Cinco de Mayo! Since it falls in early May, in New York, it's always when the the weather is starting to warm up and people are feeling feisty and festive, myself included! In addition to the weather being absolute perfection, Mexican food and cocktails are truly the BEST! While I don't drink…
read moreSomething that has quickly become a more frequent occurrence in the Vayner household the past few weeks, is baking, and I'm not mad about it! Baking has been feeling meditative and calming for me and my kids not only thoroughly enjoy it, but they're learning so much from the process. Between following instructions,…
read moreEnjoy, Mamas! And if you've got any favorite drinkable soup recipes, let me know below! I'm always on the hunt for new ones to add to the rotation! Happy Souping! xx
read moreHow to Use Seasoned Meats as Quick Meal Builders I love to have flavorful meats on hand that can be used to build buddha bowls. When in a pinch, we often cook ground chicken with taco seasoning and sauteed onions and then use that as a base to build a healthy taco bowl with avocado,…
read moreFamily Favorite Meatballs are a crowd pleaser in our house. They're soft enough for babies and toddlers to enjoy, but hearty enough for Daddy to enjoy! What I love about this recipe What I love most about this meatball recipe is that it takes less than 20 minutes to prep and then the slow cooker…
read moreChia Seed Pudding Recipe Ingredients 6 Tablespoons chia seeds 2 cups unsweetened coconut, almond or cashew milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, honey or sweetener of choice (optional) blueberries and strawberries, for topping Instructions In a bowl or mason jar, mix together chia seeds, milk, maple syrup and vanilla. If you’re using a…
read moreFirst of all, these bad boys take all of 5 minutes to make and don't require any baking or cooking! I mean, could this be any more of a no brainer?! Second, I truly think they're the perfect mama snack! They are great when you're on the go and need something satiating and yummy to…
read moreIt's no secret that the meal time struggle is REAL and it's not going anywhere! On top tending for small children, trying to run a household and a career, we also have to put edible, cooked, healthy food on the table! Just having to figure out what to make that is simple, tasty, healthy and…
read moreThis past week, I've been tinkering with going plant based. My body had been feeling an aversion to animal products for a while and after eating red meat last week, I felt sick to my stomach and decided it was time to listen to my body. I had been resisting transitioning to plant based because…
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