The ABC's of Everything Blog

The eating habits we develop early in life tend to stick around. I have always eaten a diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables because that was the type of foods our family ate the most of while I was growing up. Not because we were particularly health conscious, but because we lived in an agricultural area and those food items were the le...

​These chicken nuggets are baked instead of fried for a healthy alternative to one of kids favorite meals! Ingredients:1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts - cut to bite sized pieces2 tbsp cultured buttermilk (or non-dairy milk, such as almond milk)1 large egg1/8 tsp each of the following herbs/seasonings:garlic powderdried...

​Overnight oats have been a big hit the last couple of years simply because A) they are delicious and B) they are incredibly easy to make! These banana cinnamon overnight oats only require a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Mix everything up before you go to bed and in the morning you will have a tasty, nut...

This trail mix recipe is so easy to prepare with just 4 ingredients. You can also mix in whatever dried fruits, nuts or seeds you like best. Create your very own combination for a slightly sweet, slightly salty, majorly delicious popcorn trail mix! Ingredients: 6 cups ​popcorn - homemade or from a bag (not the microwavable kind ...

A simple side dish that's bursting with lemon flavor. Perfect for a spring dinner, lunch or even breakfast! ​Roasted Asparagus With Dijon-Lemon Sauce Ingredients: ​1-2 lbs of asparagus trimmed​4 tsp of olive oil, divided​½ tsp of salt​2 garlic cloves minced​1 tsp grated lemon zest​2 tbs fresh lemon juice​½ tsp Dijon mu...

I remember starting to panic about a month before summer vacation every year. How to fill all that leisure time my son would have day after day, week after week, which seemed like eternity. I would start by looking into some kind of camp (which only covered a small amount of the days I needed to fill) then moving on to some sort of sporting involve...

Pasta salad has always been a staple inspiring and summer time dish 1, because it is so easy to whip together for a large crowd and 2, because it is so darn delicious! This pasta salad combines the fresh flavors of western Europe to create a beautiful, healthy and tasty dish! ​Chicken Monaco Pasta Salad Ingredients: ​1 lb boneless, skinless ch...

​These Crispy Roasted Mushrooms are so much better than the soggy sauteed ones! Try these out as a side dish alone or add to another salad for a crispy crunch and earthy taste. Let us know what you think in the comments section below! ​Crispy Roasted Mushrooms Ingredients: ​1 LB of assorted mushrooms (such as Oyster, Shiitake, Cremini)​1 ...