Pre-made, portable meals are my favorite, especially this time of the year when school and sports have ramped back up. Like so many with school aged kids, sports schedules and after school activities has us all over town in the afternoon and evenings, not to mention weekends! Maintaining a healthy lifestyle means running through a…
House Vinaigrette
Every weekend, usually on Sunday, I have a list of kitchen staples that I prep for the week ahead. Some type of vinaigrette is always at the top of the list. After years of doing this, it remains a key part of feeding my family healthy meals throughout the week. I’m happy they are big…
The Best Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte
Matcha green tea seems to be all the rage these days. During the summer, this is the drink I make after a day at the lake or pool, but also the one I make before jumping in my car to grab the kids from school (t-minus a few weeks!). As per usual, the mainstream coffee…
Southwest Chicken Salad with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
Cooking during the summer, at home or on vacation, is a true pleasure for me. Summer’s bounty combined with high quality proteins I keep stocked up on in my freezer make for the easiest, healthiest meals. This dish is no exception. There’s almost never a time I don’t have these ingredients handy. And a quick…
Everyday Protein Power Smoothie
The Joy of Smoothie Making in the Shoup Household Smoothies have become a staple in our household, with each family member having their own favorite combinations. From cherry mango and flax to blueberry and spinach, and even peanut butter and banana, there’s a variety for everyone. This habit has become so ingrained that it’s often…
Spring Greens with Radish, Flaked Mackerel and Toasted Walnuts
Spring Greens with Radish, Flaked Mackerel, and Toasted Walnuts “Don’t overlook the oily little fishes.” – Michael Pollan, Food Rule #32 I’m excited to share a refreshing and satisfying salad that combines crisp spring radishes, toasted walnuts, and creamy garbanzo beans, all tossed in a tangy lemon vinaigrette. This Spring Greens with Radish, Flaked Mackerel,…
Carrot Soup with Turmeric, Ginger and Lemon
When I looked back on my meal calendars, I noticed that this soup was always in heavy rotation January-March. At first thought, it made total sense. January = lighter “reset” meals, February = cold month and warm soups, March = signs of spring (at least here in Northern California!) and my mind immediately goes to…
Swiss Chard and Spiced Sweet Potato Hash
File this dish under one of my top 10 (maybe 5!) favorite things to eat. The word hash was never one of my favorite words – brings to mind a college beach camping trip where someone popped open a can of pink chopped up something (corned beef I now realize) that they called hash and…
Almond Butter Coconut Power Smoothie
Energizing Power Smoothie: A Nutritious Blend for a Satiating Start It seems running out of smoothie names is inevitable, but I certainly won’t run out of sharing smoothie combos that my family enjoys. As I’ve mentioned many times before, my family loves smoothies and literally drinks one every single day. That’s a lot of smoothies…
Veggie and Quinoa Egg Bites
Egg muffins, sous vide egg bites, and similar products are popping up everywhere – from grocery stores to coffee shops – and for good reason! They’re the perfect “fast food”: convenient, satisfying, and packed with nutrition. In this version, the quinoa adds an extra boost of nutrition to go along with the colorful veggies. My…