We've got another warm and sunny weekend in store for us here in Colorado, but the snow will be flying soon - and I can't wait. My poor grill is worn out and I'm itching to get back in the kitchen. Bring on the El Nino! In the meantime, I've been soaking up the sun while I can and scouring the internet for fun Fall recipes. Thought I'd share a couple with y'all that I can't wait to whip up... The one ingredient I want to include more of in my diet are beans. Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) are packed with fiber and are an excellent source of molybdenum, manganese, folate and copper. Check out this Spaghetti Squash and Chickpea Meatball recipe. Might just give it a whirl on Sunday. My friend Dani over at Clean + Delicious just posted this … [Read more...] about Chickadee Kitchen: Fun Fall Recipes (Beyond Butternut)
Transform How You Eat With One Simple Question
Today I want to share a simple tip you can implement right away that will radically change the way you eat. WHAT we eat isn't the biggest problem - which is why diets don't work long term. In order to transform our relationship with food, we need to investigate the WHY behind our overeating and HOW we eat. A little less nom nom nom and a little more OM. I'm totally making up this number, but my guess is that 90 something % of Americans are completely checked out when eating. We're working + driving + surfing the intertubes + reading emails + watching TV. We start eating and POOF - our oatmeal or sandwich or bowl of popcorn is gone. We didn't even taste it. We never got a chance to enjoy it. Today I'm offering a simple strategy. Before … [Read more...] about Transform How You Eat With One Simple Question
Chickadee Kitchen: Breakfast Quinoa Porridge
For the past few years, I've eaten oatmeal for breakfast about 95% of the time. Now there's nothing wrong with oatmeal - and I still have a whole lotta love for one of my favorite grains, but change is good - right? Most of us think of quinoa (keen-wah) as a lunch or dinner side, but it makes a delicious AND nutritious breakfast. A few fun facts: It is packed with protein (more on this in a minute) It’s high in fiber It has a low glycemic index - which means it doesn’t spike blood sugar levels It’s light and fluffy, yet filling It’s wheat and gluten free It’s has a delicious nutty flavor 222 calories/cup (cooked) Most grains are considered to be inadequate as total protein sources because they lack adequate amounts of the … [Read more...] about Chickadee Kitchen: Breakfast Quinoa Porridge
Chickadee Kitchen: Autumn Squash and Chicken Apple Sausage Bake
Squash and pumpkins and apple spice abound! It must be fall. I stumbled upon this recipe a few years ago and it's been my go-to fall favorite ever since. My version is slightly different, so feel free to take a peek at both and create your very own delectable autumn medley! Ingredients: 1 Red Onion, cut into large chunks 2 Delicata Squash (feel free to substitute butternut or kabocha squash), cut into 1/2" half moons (1" chunks for other squashes) 1 Large Sweet Potato, peeled and cut into 1" chunks 1/2-1 tbsp Bragg Seasoning (can substitute with 1 tsp each of dried basil, rosemary and sage) 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 10 or so cranks of fresh Cracked Pepper 4 Chicken Apple Sausage (I get mine from the butcher at Whole … [Read more...] about Chickadee Kitchen: Autumn Squash and Chicken Apple Sausage Bake