Pecorino and Broccoli Frittata
This meal started out as me trying to make something halfway decent out of the few items we had on hand, and ended with me scrambling to remember exactly how I made it so I could get it down on paper; it was that good. Things like that don’t happen to me often, but when they do I can almost convince myself I have a real talent for cooking Like so many of my recipes, this one is easy to tailor to your tastes or the ingredients in your fridge; you could swap the broccoli for asparagus, try a shallot instead of an onion or use Parmesan instead of Pecorino (or, better yet,...
Read MoreSeptember Cookbook Challenge: Broccoli Puree with Parmesan
My kid ate broccoli! My kid ate broccoli! That pretty much sums up this recipe. Even though I consider myself a veggie-hater, I actually do like broccoli, so my saying that I loved this recipe doesn’t mean all that much. But the fact that my son – who completely fits the stereotype of the broccoli-hating toddler – had not one but two servings of this stuff tells you all you need to know. It’s week 4 of the September Cookbook Challenge and the cookbook of the month is Robin Miller’s Quick Fix Meals. Broccoli puree with Parmesan is best summed up as...
Read MoreCheesy Brown Rice and Spinach
If there’s one thing I’m always trying to do in the kitchen, it’s making healthy food taste good enough that even picky eaters will chow down. I consider myself and my 2-year-old to be excellent test subjects, since we’re well-known veggie haters and we both count mac and cheese, french fries and grilled cheese among our favorite foods. This particular dish is one of my greatest health-food victories. It’s got all the creaminess of a comfort food casserole, but it’s packed with whole grains and veggies. And using sharp or extra-sharp cheddar means...
Read MoreHealthy Chicken Divan
In spite of the fact that I rarely ate them growing up, I absolutely love casseroles. But it takes a bit of work to find tasty casserole dishes that are actually nutritious; cream soups and piles of cheese seem to be the main ingredient in most casserole recipes. So when I found this delicious, healthy casserole recipe, I fell in love. In this dish, shredded chicken and broccoli are cooked in a light, tangy sauce and topped with a thin layer of breadcrumbs. I serve this over fluffy wild rice or brown rice, and everyone, including my toddler, asks for seconds! You’ll find plenty of sauce...
Read MoreButternut Squash Risotto
As a vegetable hater who’s trying very hard to reform her errant ways, there’s nothing I love more than discovering a delicious new veggie-rich dish; and this butternut squash risotto is just that.The squash gives the risotto gorgeous color and a subtly sweet flavor, which is balanced perfectly by salty, nutty Parmesan cheese and a bit of kosher salt.Use the best Parmesan cheese you can find (not the kind in the green can) and don’t even think about skipping the Parm altogether – it absolutely makes this dish. Butternut Squash RisottoAdapted from AllRecipes Serves...
Read MoreAbout Miami Housewife
Welcome, I'm Kristen! I'm a 20-something mother of two working to make exercise and healthy eating a simpler and more enjoyable part of life. I love lifting, running, being outdoors and enjoying food in all it's healthy and not-so-healthy forms. I believe that happiness is as essential to 'healthy living' as exercise and vegetables - that's why I never turn down dessert! Connect With Me!
