Simple Healthy Recipes for Busy Families
Jump to recipe Jake looked at me last Tuesday morning with that face he makes when he thinks I am overthinking things. I was standing at the kitchen counter, staring at my glass of warm Himalayan salt water, googling whether drinking it would break my 16:8 intermittent fasting window. He […]
Jump to recipe Last Sunday morning, Jake walked into the kitchen and found me standing there in my pajamas, stirring a glass of warm water with the most focused expression on my face. Lily asked if I was making a potion. Honestly, I kind of was. I had been hearing […]
Jump to recipe Every Mother’s Day, I think about what kind of celebration actually feels special versus what just looks good on paper. Last year I made a full sit-down brunch with three separate hot dishes, and by the time everything was ready, I was too frazzled to enjoy any […]
Jump to recipe Tuesday nights are my nemesis. Jake works late, Noah is in full meltdown mode by 5pm, and Lily is asking me what’s for dinner before I’ve even put my keys down. This sheet pan sausage and veggies recipe saved me on one of those exact nights, and […]
Jump to recipe I have a little confession to make. The first time I made this French Onion Chicken Orzo Casserole, I stood at the stove eating it straight from the baking dish before I even called Jake and the kids to dinner. I could not help myself. The smell […]
Jump to recipe It was a Tuesday night, Jake was working late, and I had two tired, hungry kids pulling at my sleeves while I stared into the fridge wondering what on earth to make for dinner. I spotted a ring of kielbasa, a couple of bell peppers, and some […]
Jump to recipe I have made a lot of chicken recipes in my years of cooking for this family, and I will be the first to admit that dry, rubbery chicken breast has happened to me more times than I care to count. Jake would politely chew through it and […]
Jump to recipe I first made this cattle drive casserole on a Wednesday night when I had exactly 30 minutes, a pound of ground beef in the fridge, and two hungry kids at my heels. Noah was tugging on my apron and Lily was asking me every 30 seconds if […]
Jump to recipe I discovered this recipe on a Tuesday night when Noah had already melted down twice, Lily was asking for a snack every four minutes, and I had exactly zero energy left to stand over a stove. I threw everything onto one pan, slid it into the oven, […]
Jump to recipe I made this Marry Me Chicken Pasta on a Tuesday night when I was trying to do something a little special without spending hours in the kitchen. Jake had been working late all week, the kids were finally in bed, and I wanted dinner to feel like […]
Hi, I'm Lora! A mom of two in Austin, Texas, on a mission to prove that healthy food can taste incredible. Here you'll find simple, wholesome recipes that busy families and fitness lovers actually enjoy eating. Grab an apron and let's cook together!
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