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Tag: Broccoli

Broccoli and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Broccoli and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
I have so many recipes bookmarked from so many great food blogs out there but somehow or other I always seem to fall back on Kalyn!

This Broccoli and Cheese Breakfast Casserole was inspired by a recipe I found over on Kalyn's Kitchen.  I know you guys know who Kalyn is by now...

Broccoli and Chicken Quesadillas - Video

Broccoli and Chicken Quesadillas - Video
Pre-Baby = Dani makes fast, easy, nutritious meals.

Post-Baby = Dani makes faster, easier, nutritious meals.

And simply put, "Unless we're talking peanut butter and jelly...

Pump Up Your Pasta - (Chicken and Broccoli Rotini)

Pump Up Your Pasta - (Chicken and Broccoli Rotini)
Let's talk pasta (again).

Ever notice how easy it is to OVER eat pasta.  It just goes down SO easy and let's face it a serving of pasta is NOT exactly A LOT of food.

Let me show you what I mean.

Simply Steamed Broccoli & Sweet Potato Bowl

Simply Steamed Broccoli & Sweet Potato Bowl

As much as I love to cook, I'd be lying if I said I that I am always in the mood to cook.  On the other hand, I could count on one hand the seldom times in my life when I have not been in the mood to eat!  So what's a girl to do when she is in the mood to eat, but necessarily in the mood to cook? 

Broccoli "Slaw"

Broccoli

Don't ask me why, but it seems every time I went to the grocery store this week I bought broccoli. 

Broccoli, broccoli, broccoli. 

So when I peeked in the veggie drawer last night to decide what was gonna be for dinner, guess what came pouring out?  Yep.  Broccoli!  Broccoli and a head of Napa Cabbage.

How-To Steam (Chicken and Veggies) - Video

How-To Steam (Chicken and Veggies) - Video

For those of you really trying to incorporate more QUICK and HEALTHY meals into your diet you have to play in the world of steaming. 

Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

I am a huge fan of Spaghetti Squash and I'm really surprised to realize that I have never posted a recipe using Spaghetti Squash before!  Huh... go figure:).

 

5-Minute Chicken and Broccoli

5-Minute Chicken and Broccoli

One thing that I find to be a HUGE HELP when it comes to sticking to a healthy game plan during a busy week, is a little pre-preppin'.  Although I sometimes opt to spend the extra hours at the beach or lounging with some friends, I'm usually pretty good about "setting up my week".