The Mothership

I really enjoy easy and healthy.  By the time I fix the foods for the three monkeys...I just want to eat quickly...so the faster and healthier the better. Since Easter just happened, we have an insane amount of hard boiled eggs in the house, all brightly colored.  And while I love a good hard boiled egg, I needed to make something to help get rid of more than one at a time.  I eat it on top of spinach and arugula, topped with some tomatoes.  Would also be good on wheat toast or on boats of romaine.  My mom ate it inside a slice of turkey today. I made a big batch so that I have plenty for the week:) Egg Salad: 6 hard boiled eggs, sliced or chopped 2 avocado, sliced into chunks 2 Tablespoons of soy yogurt (or regular, but plain flavor) 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or juice from 1/4 of a lemon 1 tbsp. onion 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard (optional) 1 Tablespoon of banana peppers (optional) 1 tsp. relish Salt Pepper Mix it all together.  If...

I don't know about you, but when it comes to the summer, fresh ingredients call my name.  And the less I use my oven and stove-top the better! Plus we are always on the go to the pool or some other activity and I'm packing more than ever before.  I revel in the fact that we don't have a schedule in the summer so anything to make my morning lazier, the better.  I hate having to chop every single morning, so the less that occurs, then the easier my morning is and the faster we get out of the house! My favorite way to quickly have a healthy/fresh salad on the go is to chop up Salad Toppers!  I have about 5-6 salads that I cycle through.  They all require no extra dressing so it is super easy to pack them up.  I usually have spinach and a head of romaine lettuce in the fridge.  So that is all I need to prepare in the morning after I have made a large batch of a salad topper earlier in the week.  I take a handful of spinach, and two leaves of romai...

You can make this as large or as little as you like; it's super easy to make this recipe grow and grow by adding more cucumbers or more tomatoes.  This is good just by itself as a side to bring to a party, or as another salad topper!  It's so juicy that you don't need any dressing on your salad:)  This recipe makes a pretty big batch for me to put on top of my lettuce all week long. And as usually measurements are never exact ;) Greek Salad 2-3 large tomatoes, chopped 1-2 cucumbers, chopped 1/4 cup of chopped red onion 1/2 a can kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1/2 a brick of feta cheese, crumbled the juice of half of a lemon 2 Tbsp. of red wine vinegar salt & pepper 1/4 cup olive oil (maybe more) 1 Tbsp. of chopped parsley (optional) In a large bowl, mix he first 5 ingredients. In a small mixing bowl mix together the last 4 ingredients.  Pour liquid mixture over the tomato mixture.  Stir till combined.  When you mix it all together ...

This is a little healthier than regular, store bought chicken, and it's quick to make.  I feel less guilty when I eat this than if I buy it at a restaurant.  Plus, it tastes so fresh, and crunchy...I love me crunchy tasting things.  I make a big batch and then have it for the week to put over top of lettuce. Chicken Salad 2 cups of cooked chicken breast, Chopped (I bought an already cooked bird at the grocery, to save time, and just cut the breast meat off the bones). 1 Fuji apple, chopped into small pieces 1 &1/2 cups of chopped celery 1 avocado, chopped 1 cup of grapes, halved 1/2 cup of mayo (I used olive oil mayo) the juice from two, thick lemon wedges salt & pepper 2 Tbsp. of dijon mustard Mix all the ingredients together.  Eat right away or let it sit in the fridge for a while (I think it tastes best this way).  I eat it over top of spinach leaves and then sometimes I add cut tomatoes and chopped onion.  Or put it on toast wit...

Summertime is a great time for this tomato salad. The tomatoes are so fresh and meaty. I use this as a side dish for many of the cookouts that happen throughout the summer...super refreshing! This also makes a great salad topper. I don't have to put dressing or chop anything, just add a few nuts or olives or cheese and you've got your packed lunch! Or if you're like me and have little ones nipping at your heals this makes lunch for you super quick! My littlest loves this too.  Tomatoes...mmmmmmmm Recipe: 5 large tomatoes, chopped 2 Tbsp. Cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup Red onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 tsp Lime juice Salt Mix everything to your likeness (if you think it needs more or less of something do so:)). I think this is best served after it's been chilled.