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My go to's are: 1. Smoothie Popsicle. When I make smoothies during the week I always make big batches (fruit and greek yogurt or banana and chocolate protein powder). I pour the extra into Popsicle trays I bought at the dollar store. Then when I have a strong snack craving I get one out, drizzle it in a little chocolate…

When I bought the plants they were labeled as yellow squash, zucchini, and spaghetti squash. They all ended up being yellow squash.

https://natashaskitchen.com/eggplant-spread-recipe/

This looks really yummy. I'm going to have to try this. I have tried black bean brownies in the past. I really liked them, but my kids and husband hated them.

I use them in my veggie and quinoa salad. You cut 2 beets, an onion, cauliflower, brussle sprouts, carrots, and any other veggie you might like into 1 inch cubes. Coat all the veggies in a bit of olive oil and soy sauce. Spread them all on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 until they are tender. While that is baking boil…

Fitting into an awesome dress I bought for a wedding next month and actually looking great instead of like a stuffed sausage. Plus seeing the look on my husbands face, since he hasn't seen me dressed up in more than 6 months and 15 lbs ago.

Pesto spaghetti squash with cauliflower.

Me!!!! I have 2 kids under 3 years old and work full time (plus the closest gym is a 45 min drive from house) so I don't really have too much time or energy to exercise. I've lost about 35 lbs in 15 months just by tracking what I was eating. Once I started logging what I was eating I was disgusted by how many calories I…

My favorite way is in a crock pot. I marinade a salmon steak in zesty Italian dressing. then you put it in a crock pot with a chopped onion and a chopped yellow red and orange pepper. Add salt, pepper, the juice of a lemon, and half a can of beer. cook on high for 3-4 hours. It is great served with rice or quinoa.

Here are some of my favorites: http://penniesandpancakes.blogspot.com/p/recipe-index.html https://www.budgetbytes.com/ https://www.prudentpennypincher.com/300-cheap-easy-dinner-recipes/

I love Country Beef and Green Pepper Soup. 2 TBSP olive oil 1 lb ground beef 2 diced green peppers 1 diced onion 1 large can diced tomatoes 1 can cut green beans 1 can corn 3 cups beef broth 2 tsp oregano salt and pepper to taste 1. Brown and drain the beef. Set aside. 2. In a large soup pot, heat the oil. Add the peppers…

We love roasted veggie and quinoa salad. Cut up an onion, sweet potato, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, carrots, and beets. Toss them in some olive oil and soy sauce until evenly coated. Bake them on a cookie sheet until tender. While baking, cook quinoa in veggie broth. Combine everything in a bowl.

I cut it into coins and sprinkle lemon pepper on it. Seal it in tin foil and cook on the grill or open fire. Or you could make stuffed zucchini. Brown ground beef and an onion, then add some tomato sauce, cooked rice, chili powder, and salt and pepper. Fill the "Boats" with the filling, top with Mozzarella cheese and bake.…

Whole Crock Pot Chicken: Chicken Rub: 4 tsp salt 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder Crock Pot: 1 onion, chopped 4 carrots, chopped (or use baby carrots) 3 celery stalks, chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 lemon, quartered 4lb roasting chicken Directions: Cut…

I would say those huge silver disposable tins for casseroles and maybe crock pots would help. I would also prep as much as possible at home and put things in gallon sized zip lock bags to just cook up later. For Breakfast you could do a crock pot of overnight oatmeal (that way it is ready if anyone is an early bird.):…