How to Eat Healthy on a Budget: Tips and Tricks
Eating healthy doesn't have to break the bank. This blog post provides tips and tricks for eating healthy on a budget, including how to meal plan, shop smart, and make the most of your food budget.
These Kamut Bread Sticks are so good, you will want to eat them as a meal all on their own!! - The Food Nanny #breadsticks #kamut #kamutrecipes
When I was a young Mother raising all those kids Waffles became one of my back up meals, along with Grilled Cheese or grilled Tuna Sandwiches, German Pancakes, Favorite Pancakes or Classic French Toast. These are the meals that I planned for often, but I ...
You guys.........I HONESTLY cannot remember for the LIFE of me where this recipe for S'mores Bars came from........I know it was from a friend of mine years ago! So I am sorry for not giving the credit to the master mind behind these delicious bars! ...
Peanut Butter Bars With Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting. Everyone loves the combination of chocolate and peanut butter! - The Food Nanny #chocolate #thefoodnanny #treats #dessert #cookiebars #peanutbutter
When I spoke in Kentucky it was a wonderful treat from Dena and the gang to take me to Churchill Downs Racetrack to see a horse race. It had been on my bucket list for years!! It did not matter to me that it was ...
If you are only going to try one of our recipes, this just might need to be it! Don't let the name scare you, this bread is loved by the entire family! It has the perfect texture and flavor. It takes some time, but it ...
Victorian Chocolate Tart Plan Ahead: Make tart and then place in refrigerator for 4 hours before serving. Or prepare one day ahead. You will need an 11x1 inch round tart pan with a removable bottom. This dessert is worth purchasing the pan. You will use ...
Oatmeal Brownies...... always looking for the next treat! These were pretty yummy:)! thefoodnanny.com Oatmeal Brownies Oatmeal Brownies! We are always looking for a treat! Especially around 3 o'clock in the afternoon;). These are pretty addictive. Chocolatey, chewy, and just about everything you could want! Oatmeal ...
Have you ever tried Naan bread? It has become one of our favorites around here! It is light and pairs well with so many different things. If you are making some Indian cuisine, serve this bread right along side like you would get at an ...
Have you ever tried Lavender Cookies?! Our good friend made us fall in love with them! They are definitely not your normal cookie...but they are so delicious! You need to make sure to try, it's something fun and different! Go drop some off to your ...
FRENCH CHERRY CLAFOUTI Preheat oven to 375 1- 1/ ¼ pounds ripe pitted cherries. (the darker (the tastieabout 5-6 cups.) 2 large eggs ½ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon French salt (fleur de sel.) 1 cup All Purpose White Kamut Flour or All Purpose Flour ...
We have four different variations of lasagna, and this one is all about fresh ingredients. It calls for our basic spaghetti sauce that can you used for many different pasta dishes. Every time we make this lasagna, people ask us for the recipe. It is ...
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When is the last time you had a homemade biscuit? We feel like they have kind of been forgotten, but are here to cheer on their comeback! One of our favorite local restaurants has inspired us with their amazing biscuits and fun combinations. We even ...
Kamut is the Ancient Egyptian word for wheat, and has escaped the genetic engineering of modern wheat and traces its pure pedigree back to only 36 grains. These 36 grains of wheat were reported to have been recovered from an Egyptian burial chamber, thus creating ...
Key Lime Sugar Cookies by The Food Nanny!! You are going to love these delicious tangy sugar cookies. Like having a slice of your favorite Key Lime Pie!! #limes #keylimepie #sugarcookies #thefoodnanny
This pasta is one of our all time favorites! It is light, flavorful and delicious. Make it with your favorite olive oil. It tastes just like you picked everything from the garden...and in this case, we pretty much did! Serve with our French Baguettes made ...
Do you have more zucchini from your garden than you know what to do with? We run into this problem every summer! Zucchini is delicious, but you can only eat it so many times! That was until we started making this unbelievable zucchini bread. The ...
OATMEAL COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIPPERS DESSERTS WE LOVE Anna Dean gave us this recipe over 25 years ago. She grew up in a small, rural town and was one of the top cooks in the county. These cookies became a family favorite of ours for after-school ...
Homemade White Bread. The Food Nanny #thefoodnanny #bread #homemadebread
These are simply the perfect berry muffins! Not too sweet...not too tart, just right! And they happen to be the perfect size. Add a little sugar to the top of the batter in each muffin tin just before baking. You can also serve these warm ...
This is not an expensive meal to make, but it tastes as if you really went all out. The versatile Alfredo sauce can also be used for my Red-and-White Mostaccilo (p.73) as a pizza sauce, and as a dipping sauce for homemade bread sticks (p.233). ...
David's Bavarian Pretzels Makes: 12 medium pretzels Pretzel bites: (a couple of dozen) 1 tsp White sugar 4 tsp Red Star active dry yeast 1 ¾ Cups Warm water between 100-110 degrees 5 Cups Kamut white flour 1/2 Cup White sugar 1 ½ tsp Fleur ...
OATMEAL COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIPPERS. So much flavor happening in these cookies!! #cookies #afterschoolcnack #dessert
Our Theme Nights - The Food Nanny
The Wedge With Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Plan Ahead: Make the dressing 3 days ahead. Cook the bacon and boil the eggs ahead, if using. 1 head Iceberg lettuce core removed rinsed and drained. Wrap in plastic and chill until ready to use. ½ cup ...
This chicken dish is going to knock your socks off!!! Every time we eat this dish.......we think we are in one of the best restaurants in town! Our kids devour this too!! It is so delicious!! Make sure your side dishes are all ready to ...
This is a crowd pleaser!!! We love this because its a meal all by itself! No sides needed! Of course adding a little garlic bread never hurt;). It is simple and delicious and one that kids LOVE too! We love the hot sausage for a ...
Serve with a green vegetable or a salad and your favorite Italian bread. Note: For a smoother sauce, puree the tomatoes first in a blender for a few seconds. SPAGHETTI WITH CHEESY TOMATO CREAM SAUCE 1/4 cup olive oil 4 garlic cloves (minced) 1/2 small ...
A quick, simple way to fill that Lasagna craving. We think it is so yummy and satisfying! Not only that...but it really is so easy to make! Try it out, tell us what you think of it! xo Liz + Lizi Lasagna Soup Plan Ahead: ...
PEANUT BUTTER BARS WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTER CREAM FROSTING. Who doesn't love peanut butter and chocolate? Fill that craving with these delicious bars!! #peanutbutter #chocolate #dessert #thefoodnanny
Banana Blueberry Muffins - The Food Nanny
LINGUINI AVOCADO ALFREDO 1 Avocado ½ lemon (juiced) ¼ teaspoon Fleur de Sel ¼ cup butter (land o lakes) 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 Tablespoons cream cheese 1 cup shredded Manchego cheese Fresh ground black pepper 16 oz. 1-lb. Linguini 1 Tablespoon French Gray ...
Our homemade Chicken & Noodles over Mashed Potatoes are simply comfort food at its finest! So unique and so very delicious. We also love to eat these homemade noodles served on the side with any meat! xo Liz + Lizi Chicken & Noodles over Mashed ...
This dish is very simple and inexpensive.... and the best part the chicken will be falling off the bone!!!!! This recipe is in the first cookbook under Grill Night. It's easy to forget about this one because this isn't really barbecue, but it's an easy ...
Kamut Flour Tortillas 1 ¼ cups White Kamut Flour ½ teaspoon French gray course salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, or olive oil 1/2 cup very hot water In a medium bowl, add flour, salt and baking powder. Stir with a dough ...
THIS CHICKEN IS RICH, DELICIOUS, AND MOIST!!! I love cooking.... But do you know what I enjoy even more than that? When I get to go to a family members house and enjoy a yummy dinner they have prepared for me! Lisa made this yummy ...
We can't get enough of our Crunchy Parmesan Baked Chicken...it is so fabulous! We love to serve it with mashed potatoes, noodles or rice. Also...we have to shout out these delicious roasted veggies. They add the perfect touch to this meal. xo Liz + Lizi ...
This salad is a serious KEEPER!!! You could serve this with anything or anytime of year! We cant get enough of it lately... its so refreshing and so delicious!! We love to entertain and make lunches for friends!! Its the perfect salad to serve with ...
Planned overs are delicious, fast and not a cop out! It’s a name we came up with to make multiple dinners out of a roasted chicken, a roast beef, ham or vegetables! By planning to roast the food ahead of time you save time and ...
COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES 1 cup 2 sticks butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips ...
You cannot get anything like this in a restaurant. Elaine was born and raised in Brazil. This was a meal she grew up on. The first time I ate this meal it was the homemade fries that made it special. Elaine cooks only from scratch. ...
Jalapeno Cranberry Freezer Jam Spread Serve with: Use on Turkey Sandwiches page 275 or Veggie Sandwiches page 283. ...
Ok, so everyone has tried some kind of Mexican Dip...or 7-Layer dip...we've tried them all, too..!!! This is the world's fastest and easiest version, we think. We just keep the three main ingredients in the house at all times. You never know when you might ...
We simply LOVE Minestrone Soup, especially when it is chilly outside. It is so satisfying and so incredibly healthy for you! This recipe will surely be on repeat over here. Thank you, Sharee, our dear friend for over 30 years. xo Liz + Lizi Minestrone ...
Navajo Tacos are an easy buffet style meal that everyone will enjoy! Indian Fry bread is popular in the West where we live. It originally came from the Navajo Indians, so when it is topped with additions such as beans, ground beef, and cheese, it ...
Raffaella's Pasta Plan Ahead: Prepare the sauce ahead of time. Prepare the pasta ahead of time. Dinner in 5 min. 1 red bell pepper sliced in ½ inch strips 1 yellow bell pepper sliced in ½ inch strips 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided 1/2 Cup ...
This fruit, nut, and cheese toss salad with creamy raspberry vinaigrette is one of our GO-TO's!!! We always keep these simple ingredients around so that we can whip this salad up with just about any meal! It is so easy to make! The creamy raspberry ...
The temperature has dropped a little (at least where we are) and its got us wanting and craving all the things we love to make in Fall! This is one of our family favorites! It smells so good coming out of the oven too! This ...
This chicken is so moist and delicious you just fall in love. The sauce is divine. I got the idea to put the two recipes together after I baked this chicken the very first time. When I served this chicken to my family with this ...
This is a great green enchilada recipe.... We have been making this recipe for so many years now.. It has become a stable in our home! We like it best with pepper jack cheese, but you may use Monterey Jack for less spice. Our husbands ...
We LOVE Salmon! We will try just about anything on it! Our darling cousin Beth gave us this Salmon with Garlic Butter and Pine Nuts "recipe" (if you can even call it that it's so simple:)) and we thought it was pretty darn good! This ...
When gathering loved ones together...what's more perfect than a beautiful tray with amazing Dill Dip and crisp vegetables? Our Dill Dip for veggies and artisan bread are worthy of any party. There are so many recipes out there...but, this dill dip has a few secret ...
PEANUT BUTTER BARS WITH CHOCOLATE BUTTER CREAM FROSTING these are a special treat for any day of the week!! #peanutbutterbars #peanutbutter
Chicken Parmesan Plan Ahead: Prepare the chicken ahead of time and save a few minutes. ½ pound spaghetti, cooked 2 teaspoons salt 4 small boneless/skinless chicken breasts, flattened 1 egg, beaten 1 cup homemade bread crumbs using 2 pieces of white sandwich bread ½ teaspoon ...
Mexican Hot Chocolate 3 Cups Milk (1 or 2 %) 2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream 8 OZ Trader Joe's Belgium Milk Chocolate (comes in a gold and black wrapper 17.6 oz. block) Use the entire block for a double recipe. Or use any other Milk ...
Craving lasagna? This simple soup will fill that craving!! The Food Nanny #thefoodnanny #soup #souprecipes #sidedish
Mango Salsa! We are in love!The best one we ever tasted was in a Mexican Restaurant in Portland. Our mom tried copying it as soon as we got home and this is the tasty result! Mango Salsa is sooooo delicious and goes well with almost ...
Sometimes you just need an easy meal you know your kids will eat! We learned how to make these Taquitos from Lucy, a great cook from Mexico. We have never tasted better Mexican Food than hers! She had "no recipes". These quick Taquitos are some ...
This is our to die for Italian Bread! Our Mom has been baking this bread since before we can remember. It is so soft inside and has a great crusty outside. EVERYONE loves this bread! We use it for sandwiches, garlic bread, to dip in ...
Have you ever tried Lavender Cookies?! Our good friend made us fall in love with them! They are definitely not your normal cookie...but they are so delicious! You need to make sure to try, it's something fun and different! Go drop some off to your ...
Pecan Bars Debbie brought these to a Christmas party. You won’t be disappointed. They are fabulous with my Pecan Filling. xo Crust: 2 Cups Kamut Flour 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar 1 Cup Butter Pecan Filling: 1/3 Cup Butter 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Light ...
FN Authentic Swiss Cheese Fondue 4 - 5 Fresh Garlic cloves, minced, 1 clove for rubbing the pot 1 1/4 Cups dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio or a fine Swiss White Wine for Fondue) (I like to buy the Trader Joe’s Brand ...
Have we mentioned enough that our Alfredo sauce is the best... EVEN on pizza! We faithfully for as long as we can remember have had Friday Night Pizza Night!! We love to make it or get take out, either way we are eating pizza Friday ...
This Artisan Beer Bread is simple to make!! You are going to love the smills in your home when making this!! Goes perfect with whatever you are making for dinner! The Food Nanny #beerbread #bread #artisanbread
Grilled Jalapeno Burgers are going to make your mouth happy!! Put these on the menu for your grill night!! The Food Nanny #bestburger #burgerrecipe #burger #grilling #grill #BBQ #thefoodnanny
I think any time of the year is perfect for some strawberry shortcake!! Light and fluffy shortcake! The Food Nanny #strawberries #strawberry #shortcake
This super delicious, super rich dish stands alone. The holidays are here... You are going to need to work Eggs Benedict into your menu! Homemade Hollandaise sauce is the best and I have made it easy for you. If you follow my direction carefully and ...
We LOVE these quick and simple Asian Lettuce Wraps!! We call them "Asian" because we will never forget the first time we had them at PF Changs!! They are to die for!! This is a delicious, easy version that our Mom created for us to ...
Everyday Hot Chocolate 1 1/2 cups 1 percent milk 4 tbsp Hershey's Syrup 3 Mini squares Gygi 100 percent Callebaut Chocolate Liquor Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Put milk and chocolate in a Frabosk Cappuccino Creamer. Heat and stir until almost boiling. Take off the stove and ...
Blueberry Croissant French Toast is the perfect dish to make for any brunch.......and Easter is just around the corner!! This would make any meal special! Every bite is a blueberry feast! We especially love it with some bacon on the side;) Breakfast foods are some ...
North Shore Pizza 1 FoodNanny Pizza Crust Book 2 Page 133 Mascarpone cheese Fresh mozzarella Shaved Prosciutto Honey Arugula Fresh Parmesan Cheese Mango Prepare the FoodNanny Dough Spread the Mascarpone cheese over top the dough. Just enough to cover Then sprinkle with Fresh Mozzarella and ...
Grilled Jalapeno Burgers! Fire up the grill any night of the week for these simple and delicious Jalapeno Burgers!! The Food Nanny #superbowlfood #burger #hamburgerrecipe #thefoodnanny
We had the best time with our friend Leighanne (@leighanne_yourhomebasedmom) yesterday! Her fabulous French Dip sandwich is amazing and our Kamut baguettes just put it over the top!!! We are definitely eating these again tomorrow for family dinner! xo Liz + Lizi Tri-Tip Sandwich with ...
Delicious Citrus Salad! The Food Nanny #thefoodnanny #saladrecipe
Food Nanny Aebleskivers (A Danish Pancake) A Christmas Tradition in Denmark a perfect Danish Dessert at Christmas time or for Breakfast. This is Hygge at its’ best!! 3 Large Eggs 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar 7 tbsp Melted butter (Land o Lakes) 1 1/2 Cups plus ...
Simple Mango Salsa. Perfect for an appetizer or side on your Mexican Night- The Food Nanny
This Chicken Piccata is soooooo good! Ya need to try this homemade! It's not only fast, but also so very delicious and memorable. You gotta make this for your family. xo Liz + Lizi Chicken Piccata with Capers 4 thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or ...
Peanut Butter Bars with Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting! The Food Nanny #buttercream #peanutbutter
Chicken and rice is a comfort meal for me. You can buy chicken thighs very inexpensively. Did you know that chicken thighs have more flavor then a breast???? This meal is so inexpensive, yet so delicious. I have had many of you ask for more ...
Key Lime Sugar Cookies. A little sour with a whole lot of sweet!!- The Food Nanny #keylime #limecookies
Baked Sweet And Sour Chicken! Oh my, you are going to love cooking these for your family!! This recipe will be come a regular on your dinner menu!! #chicken #dinnerideas #bakedchicken
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This amazing traditional French meal is one of my favorites! I can't help but think of Julia Child because I learned so much from her. This is a dish that takes time. Christmas time I love to make this for those I love! Push yourself ...
This delicious Thai Chicken Pizza is going to be the star of the table on your pizza night!! The Food Nanny #pizzanight #pizza
Quiche Lorraine is a Savory pie that originated in France. (We love all things French!!) They are the masters of food and this quiche is no exception. One bite will transport you to a sidewalk-cafe in Paris...!!! Make it for dinner, breakfast, or a special ...
This cake is easy, moist and so delicious! A Go-To cake. ...
Artisan Bread is so easy to make at home! This bread is super moist in the center with a delicious crust! The Food Nanny #artisanbread #homemadebread #thefoodnanny
Who isn’t into Avocado Toast? For Breakfast lunch or dinner, right? Serve it long side soup or Salad! Avocados have no sugar and lots of fiber! When I was a kid growing up in California we ate this a lot! We had wonderful Avocados grown ...
The Wedge With Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Plan Ahead: Make the dressing 3 days ahead. Cook the bacon and boil the eggs ahead, if using. 1 head Iceberg lettuce core removed rinsed and drained. Wrap in plastic and chill until ready to use. ½ cup ...
We've said it before...and it's true... we love to use this sugar cookie recipe every chance we get!! It's Valentine's Day very soon...so, you need to make sure you have the ingredients to make these soft, moist, perfect cookies! Whether you are using all purpose ...
Sliders 1 pound hamburger (80/15 mix, to make 12 slider-size 2-inch round hamburger patties) Coarse salt Fresh ground black pepper 3 slices bacon 2 Tablespoons real maple syrup 1½ Tablespoons brown sugar ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 heaping Tablespoon chili sauce 4 teaspoons sweet BBQ sauce ...
We tasted a bruschetta like this years ago that we never forgot. This is our girls’ favorite! It makes a really fun meal for two people. Use as an appetizer anytime. For other traditional bruschetta recipes that are just as delicious, see my first book. ...
Our Mexican Chicken & Black Bean Soup is so amazing! My kids seriously can't get enough of it! You can crush up tortilla chips on the bottom and add the soup on top...yum! Finally, top with cheese and sour cream. You will love it! xo ...
Sometimes you just need some simple Nachos with bean and cheese to spice up the day! Our kids love it when we make this for a lunch or dinner. We always try and serve a yummy salad along side or something to make it a ...
This sauce is so fabulous you will want to drink it... If you guys are a peanut sauce freak like we are.. you are going to DIE over this pizza! This is honestly better than anything you could go and buy!! After traveling to Italy ...
BBQ Chicken Pizza!! This is an easy and delicious meal that your family will absolutely love!! This is easily done in your oven at home! The Food Nanny
PEPPER JACK ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN CHILE-SOUR CREAM SAUCE- The Food Nanny
Salmon with Garlic Butter and Pine Nuts. This is such a delicious way to prepare salmon!! The butter and pine nuts compliment each other beautifully!! - The Food Nanny #pinenuts #garlic #salmon
Bruschetta with Roasted Garlic. Once you taste this, you will never forget it! The Food Nanny #bruschetta #tomatoes #appetizer #partyfood #thefoodnanny
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