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Fall Meals We Are Loving

Updated: Nov 11, 2019






Happy Sunday!


Halloween is this week, THIS week guys... holy crap!


Sheesh, this always happens way too fast. Fall is here in full force. And I am in the midst of changing out some things in our home to create a cozier Fall/Winter feel. I swapped the cover of some existing throw pillows we had with these throw pillow covers. I just ordered this fur throw to add to the end of our sofa, and loving these blankets for the girls to add to the foot of the girls bed (with their Christmas Sheets from last year, these are so cute!!)


I also got this tray for our island, it's holding snacks in these canisters, these beautiful bowls and a squash! It looks and feels very Fall'ish without having to be decorations. And I know I will use all of it in the next seasons to come.


I also have been diffusing all the cinnamon bark, orange and vanilla (sometimes adding a little citrus fresh in the morning times). I use to love candles but with all of the junk in them, I made the switch to diffusing oils and have never looked back. I still get the yummy seasonal smells but with healthy benefits!

(**More on my current favorite oils to diffuse to come**)


I am also making a switch in all of the types of meals I am making. Slow cooking or roasting with dried herbs and yummy seasonal root veggies has been just the grounding food my body needs. Here are some meals I have made or have planned for the the next couple months.




Do you have any favorite meals you make in the Fall?


xoxo

Natalie

Brussels Sprouts Pasta Salad

Updated: Jun 23, 2019










Ok, I usually wouldn't post a recipe with iPhone photos but this one is just such a perfect one for long weekend entertaining that I had to just post it. Our current absolute favorite salad. You heard that, FAMILY favorite. Even with the 2 and 5 year olds at the table. We completely lucked out with our girls being like their mamas and salad lovers. Actually they prefer all raw veggies (I am working on introducing more cooked veggies on nights that I cook them for dinner) but they get so excited about salads that I can't complain.

This one is so easy, and can really work with so many different variables (switch out turkey bacon for the real stuff, or grilled chicken or make it vegetarian with some tofu). But the dressing is the KEY. Best part is I made it ahead of time and then dressed the salad before serving.

Toss together

Bag of Shredded Brussel Sprouts

Bag of Chopped Kale (massage well with olive oil, makes a HUGE difference in taste)

Bag Broccoli Slaw

Bag of Fresh Spinach, finely chopped

Frozen Corn ( I sautéed it with ghee & a little sea salt, and let it cool)

Package of Turkey Bacon

Cherry Tomatoes ( I cut them in half so they are easier to eat)

Pasta Cooked al dente (I used a box of elbows, but any bite size pasta works)

Lemon Vinaigrette

1 part Apple Cider Vinegar

1 part Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 part Agave (maple syrup works too, just use less and I always taste as I go)

juice of 1 lemon

Mix it all together! This makes a big portion, and enough for salads for the week. We like to switch up the dressing up every week to keep salads interesting. Also, I use a mason jar to make the dressing because I can mix and store it right in there.

I hope you guys like this salad as much as we do, perfect for all spring and summer long.

xoxo

Natalie

Favorite Sheet Pan Dinners

Updated: Jun 23, 2019




If you follow me on Instagram Stories you know my complete obsession with both the Instant Pot and sheet pan dinners! Well or IP top broke and well I have had to revert back to old cooking methods and need the sheet pan dinner is back in winning status.

Here are 15 tried and true (6 I plan on trying!). I love that the oven heats up the kitchen, the cleanup is easy peasy and it's pretty fast!

I usually set the girls up with some water colors or a before dinner activity and then get to chopping.

2. Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Veggies ( I added zucchini, peppers and onions to this)

3. Chili Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (also include whatever veggies are in my fridge and top over salad for me, serve with white rice for the girls)

4. Sheet Pan Flank Steak Garlic Potatoes ( made this with sweet potatoes, which I toss in salt, pepper, 2 tbsp of agave and paprika: SO GOOD)

5. Sausage & Peppers Sheet Pan, I make this every other week, always with peppers and onions, I add zucchini, green beans, broccoli and sweet potatoes) easily served with fresh spinach or over a grain for the girls.

7. Sheet Pan Feta Stuffed Greek Burgers (I add a few salmon burgers to this !)

8. Asian Chimichurri Salman ( I use to make this with Japanese Sweet Potatoes & red peppers )

9. Carne Asada Fries ( I use to make a version of these with Sweet Potato Fries & Asparagus, so gooooodddd)

Want to try these:

Hopefully these will inspire a little meal planning and prepping for next week!

Happy Thursday my loves!

xoxo

Natalie

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