I have a very clear memory of looking at the elementary school lunch menu and seeing “refrigerator clean-out” on the calendar. I think I usually
Homemade dressing is so simple, and infinitely tastier than even the best store-bought varieties, that once you start making your own you’ll never go back.
Our dinner tonight is the first recipe in Jamie Oliver’s cookbook: Butterflied Steak Sarnie, pg. 25 This was yummy! I have never cooked with portobello
With a bit of skepticism, tonight we had: Chicken Fajitas, pg. 38 We began this journey as a way to get out of our cooking
We really enjoyed tonight’s meal from our cook-along through Jamie Oliver’s cookbook, Jamie’s Food Revolution: Pork Kabobs, pg. 238 As I started this recipe I
Perhaps it’s because we’re at the tail-end of winter and I’m sick of bland-colored foods (beans, grains, potatoes, the ocassional splash of orange via winter
We are continuing our cooking adventure through Jamie Oliver’s cookbook, Jamie’s Food Revolution. Tonight we tried: Parmesan Chicken Breasts with Crispy Posh Ham, pg. 242
We are on week 4 of our cooking adventure and we are inviting you to join us. We are cooking through Jamie Oliver’s cookbook Jamie’s
Soup must be the easiest thing to do when you’re dealing with food allergies. Boil a chicken in some water, throw in some rice and
For the beginning of our 4th week cooking through Jamie Oliver’s cookbook Jamie’s Food Revolution I chose recipes that I thought would be a little
I really like granola. Jamie Oliver’s recipe for Granola, pg. 316, from his cookbook Jamie’s Food Revolution is really good. It has very good proportions
So, we had a cheat night. We had some friends over and I needed a break from cooking, so we ordered some yummy pizza.
Tonight we prepared Ground Beef Wellington (pg. 156) as we cook through Jamie Oliver’s cookbook called Jamie’s Food Revolution. We have never had this very British
For our meal tonight on our cooking journey we had: Baked Cod Wrapped in Bacon with Rosemary, pg. 256 This was amazing! And so easy
We are cooking through Jamie Oliver’s cookbook, Jamie’s Food Revolution. Tonight we had: Chicken Tikka Masala, pg. 82. I have been avoiding the curry section
It’s been almost two years since we launched Plan to Eat back in June 2009. Starting our own family business on the side and keeping
Tonight for our cook-along, our family tried: Classic Tomato Spaghetti, pg. 43 Tossed Salad with Balsamic Jam Jar Dressing, pg. 107 What an improvement from
As this is my first post for Plan to Eat, I feel it’s only polite to actually introduce myself. And seeing how this is a
Our recipes for tonight in our cook-along through Jamie Oliver’s cookbook, Jamie’s Food Revolution were: Hardly-Any-Prep Shrimp Stir-Fry, pg. 66 Cookies, pg. 336 Tonight was
This final recipe from this weeks meal plan was a stretch for me. We are cooking through Jamie Oliver’s cookbook, Jamie’s Food Revolution and today
We are enjoying our Jamie’s Food Revolution cook-along. This is the third week. My cooking skills are being stretched and we are trying new things.
We have been cooking through Jamie Oliver’s cookbook, Jamie’s food revolution and I am off by one night for this recipe. We have been installing
Here are the recipes for tonight’s meal as we cook through Jamie’s Food Revolution together: Pan Fried Glazed Pork Chops, pg. 230 Baked French Potatoes,
Our family is cooking our way through Jamie Oliver’s cookbook, Jamie’s Food Revolution. Tonight we had: Salmon Baked in a Foil Parcel with Green Beans
There are several recipes for tonight’s Jamie’s Food Revolution cook-along, but they all really go together. Perfect Roast Chicken, pg. 196 A Consistently Good Gravy,
We eat a lot of eggs in our home. Farm fresh, they just can’t be beat for nutrition, versatility, and frugality. The omelet has always
On the menu for tonight in our Jamie’s Food Revolution cook-along: Bolognese Sauce, pg. 165 Tossed Salad with Jam Jar Yogurt Dressing, pg. 107 I
This is the final day for this weeks meal plan in our Jamie’s Food Revolution cook-along. Today for breakfast we made: One-Cup Pancakes, Tropical Yogurt
We are continuing our Jamie’s Food Revolution cook-along for our second week. Here is the meal plan and the links to each recipe in our
Can anyone tell me the origin of “Cracking”? How did that come to mean “really good”? The recipe for today in our Jamie’s Food Revolution
Tonight in our Jamie’s Food Revolution Cook-Along we made: Crunchy Garlic Chicken, pg. 241 Dressed Asparagus, pg. 215 This is one of our favorites so far.
We are now on day 3 of our cook-along though Jamie’s Food Revolution. On the menu tonight was: Mini Shell Pasta with a Creamy Smoked
Here is day 2 of our cook-along. We are cooking through Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution cookbook, and the recipes for today are: Spring Vegetable and
Here are the recipes we cooked tonight for our Jamie’s Food Revolution Cook-along. Meatballs and Pasta pg. 151 Dressed Green Salad pg. 102 French Dressing
In case you missed our last post, we have started a fun new cooking adventure that we are inviting you to join. We are cooking
Plan to Eat was created as a result of our family’s desire to eat great food together, cooked at home. We have recently discovered a
These are my all time favorite brownies. They use cane sugar and 100% whole wheat flour. Their only real sin is the liberal use of
For a few years now I have been a bit of a sugar nazi in our home. I don’t let the stuff in and I
I have what appears to be a lifelong quest for the perfect whole wheat pie crust. So far, I haven’t had much luck with a
My mother-in-law is the queen of feeding a crowd. She should be; she’s had years of experience feeding her 8 kids! She has several go-to
I haven’t been grocery shopping in five weeks. No, I’m not that person who only goes out every six months and buys $3000 in groceries.
Sometimes the same old snacks get just a little… you know, uninspired. I'm nuts about popcorn, eat it all the time. So, I'm often looking
One of our family’s favorite dishes is stir fry. It is one of the only meals that all 5 of us scarf down with nary
This is the perfect time of year for a hot, baked breakfast. It will also help you use up the last of that 50 pound
With leaves crunching underfoot and evenings getting darker earlier and earlier, now is the perfect time to stock your freezer with soup. A soup swap
At this time of year, school is well under way, and it’s easy to get into a rut when it comes to packing healthy lunches
Wheat and dairy are two of the most allergenic foods today. When a member of the family is diagnosed with a food intolerance, either by
About a year or so ago, I picked up a copy of Michael Pollan’s In Defense Of Food. Little did I know, it was going
Fall is a fabulous time for menu planning and eating, isn’t it? Everything is plentiful in September and the cooler temperatures lure us back into
It’s only been recently that I’ve started actually enjoying cooking or baking with our kids (now that the oldest two are 6 and 4.5 rather
Life’s been a bit busy lately, with the new school year & the launch of my new site, and I’ve been looking for easy meals
Recently, I shared a printable on Life…Your Way to help my readers keep track of the “dirty dozen” and “clean fifteen” when purchasing produce. These
A couple of weeks ago, I told you how the improved Friends feature makes it incredibly easy to share recipes with friends and family so
Although I’m really not a great cook — despite my best efforts and the fact that I cook almost every day for my family! —
Summer’s almost over, and I’m looking forward to fall and all the goodness it brings with it — crisp apples fresh from the orchard, fresh
One of the features of Plan to Eat that has the most potential to change the way my family eats is the Friend feature, which
Ask any frugal family, and chances are that beans and/or rice make a regular appearance on their menu. For some people, just the phrase “beans
Can I tell you a secret? I’m a terrible cook. I’m getting better the more I practice, but the truth is that I over think
Quinoa is quickly gaining popularity as a superfood. Not only is it high in protein (and a complete protein to boot), it’s also high in
Keeping a well-stocked pantry is a valuable tool, along with menu planning, for ensuring that your family has healthy food available even when you’re not
Wait…supper? Yep, that’s right! For all of us who use Plan to Eat for planning every meal, there are now sections on your meal planner
Do you have too many gadgets and tools cluttering up your kitchen? The answer to that question is obviously subjective, but you might if you…
Have you made homemade ice cream before? I’ll admit that I haven’t, but I’ve seen quite a few homemade ice cream recipes lately that make
Kait recently left a comment on an older post with her new monthly planning system. It’s such a great idea that I wanted to be
Changing your diet from processed, unhealthy foods to fresh, healthy ones doesn’t come easily for most people. It takes time and effort — to read
There are a few different approaches to planning your menu. I thought I’d share my method first, and I’d love to hear how your method
Garlic is often touted as a superfood, with health benefits ranging from clearing up acne and lowering blood pressure to slowing cancer growth and curing
I’m a big proponent of simplifying and decluttering in the kitchen (well, really, everywhere, but we’re talking about the kitchen today!), and so I rarely
Menu planning is a great way to simplify both your grocery shopping and meal preparation. Avoid the 5 o’clock stare down with the pantry by
Yesterday, I asked this question on Twitter: What Are Your Must-Have Kitchen Tools? The answers I received were wide and varied. I heard from a
A couple of weeks ago, we were on our way back from vacation and trying to decide when we would grocery shop for the week.
July is the month that makes me wish I lived in Georgia — not for the sweltering summer humidity, of course, but for the fresh
I’m excited to be joining the Plan to Eat team as a blogger and spokesperson. As a work-at-home mom of four little girls five years
New Nutritional Features We have some good news if you are one of the many people that have asked for the ability to input nutritional
We eat a lot of bread in our house. We have very specific requirements for bread that make it challenging to find a good loaf
We Recently watched Food Inc. If you have not seen it, you should. It will radically change the way you understand the food you eat,
Today we launched one of the most requested features for Plan to Eat. You can now plan your meals using a Monthly Meal Planner. New Monthly
That’s what my wife thought a few years ago, and that’s why I started working on a meal planning website called Plan to Eat that
Oh, it is summer and the zucchini plant is going crazy! We are getting more than we can eat from our one plant. For those
I love a good marinara sauce! This one is very easy and very versatile. We have this a lot. It is really great with fresh
Whole wheat waffles are one of our favorite dinners, or breakfasts or lunch for that matter. Especially in the summer when the berries are abounding!
We grew sweet peas for the first time this year. My little girls are just amazed to see the peas that normally come out of
I like to plan things. It gives me the illusion of control. I don’t like standing at 5 pm at the refrigerator wondering what I
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