Grown Up 'Lunchable'

March 24, 2014 Amanda Plott

While I was putting together my weekly meal plan this weekend, I was racking my brain to come up with some fun lunch ideas for my little girl. Somewhere along the way I realized that she has never had the 'joy' of trying a Lunchable.

A few other things that she's never had? Spaghetti O's... McDonald's anything... or a frozen meal (such as Kid Cuisine.)

So, I decided that I would make her a home version of a Lunchable to take for lunch this week at school. And in the process... I realized I wanted to be a kid again this week too!...

Mixed Berry Salad

March 20, 2014 Amanda Plott

This salad has been my lunch regularly for about two weeks now. I just can't get enough of it! Everything I love the most is in there. Fresh berries, blue cheese, spinach, and this amazing Energy Crunch Trail Mix. I found the mix at my local grocery store, HEB. It has soybeans, dried cranberries, almonds & pumpkin kernels.

When it started out, I was using a bottled dressing. But this week I decided to switch it up and make my own - which turned out fabulous and even more healthy!...

Skinny Mixed Berry Cobbler

March 16, 2014 Amanda Plott

A few weeks back I was sent a Wilton Armetale Casserole/Baker, at no charge to me, to try out and give my honest opinion on. Since today starts up March Madness, I wanted to do something inspired by Tailgating!

Of course, there were the usual suspects... but, I wanted to do some dessert since I feel that it's a severely overlooked additional to any proper Tailgating experience.

Since I wanted the dish to be Tailgating friendly it had to be something that could be prepared a few hours in advance, was versatile, and could be cooked on the grill just as easily as it could be in the oven...

Skinny Spicy Chicken Sandwich

March 4, 2014 Amanda Plott

While fast food is something that I desperately try to stay away from, that doesn't mean there aren't things out there that I want to be in love with. I'd just prefer to find a healthier way to cook them for myself and my family. Case and point... the spicy chicken sandwich.

What I was going for here is sort of a kicked up version of the one that you'll find at almost any chicken joint such as the infamous Chick-fil-a. I wanted something with a little more spice and a lot less calories and fat! And... not fried...

Healthified Breakfast Rice Cereal

February 21, 2014 Amanda Plott

I remember back when I was little, my mom would make my brother and I 'Breakfast Rice' which was full of butter, sugar, and warm milk. It. Was. Fantastic. Truly one of my fondest breakfast memories.

My little girl has been a rather picky eater for the last year or so. Thankfully, I have been able to get her to at least try new things over the most recent months. One thing that she will never turn away is rice, and yet... for whatever reason, I hadn't thought previously to give her a nice bowl of rice for breakfast...

Skinny Apple & Gorgonzola Pizza

January 30, 2014 Amanda Plott

We love pizza around here. Seriously it's a staple in our meal plan. I think we have it about once a week in this house. At least. I'd love to blame that on my little girl, but what can I say? I love pizza too. Always have, and always will.

While she is a traditionalist, sticking to her cheese pizza with extra sauce for dipping... I like to experiment and try out new things on mine. Some things work. Others flop...