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Normally I’m pretty good at managing my time. In fact, I’d even go so far as to say I’m great at it. I’m a busy girl, and I do a pretty good job of getting everything done on time, and in an organized fashion. I’m also slightly obsessive. Obsessive compulsive when it comes to things […]
Read More...Let me start by saying that I don’t like black bean soup. In fact, until last year, I couldn’t even eat black beans themselves. Over the past year, I’ve gotten better at adding them to things and I even kinda like them in my salsa. Let me also say that the hubby loves black bean […]
Read More...Last night, the hubby and I put together one of the best dins we’ve had in a while. We finally went grocery shopping, so we’re all stocked up! While I’m not a big red meat fan, the hubby does love his steak. Since I never make it for him, he picked up a steak for […]
Read More...This whole thing started while I was thinking about making some more Sweet Potato Hummus. Since I’ve been looking for ways to use up the plain Chobani that I have left in my fridge, I contemplated mixing that in. Then I thought that sounded pretty gross. I like the idea of mixing in guacamole but […]
Read More...After college, when I moved out of my parents house for good, my dad gave me a stack of index cards held by a rubber band that was so old it was practically disintegrating. The cards were his recipe collection from way back when he was living on his own. I love looking through them […]
Read More...Tonight I have another family recipe for you! My mom used to make this meatloaf all the time when I was growing up. I never ate it. BUT, it wasn’t because it wasn’t good. I was just picky and hated pretty much everything that wasn’t Cheerios 🙂 My sister loves this meatloaf. My parents love […]
Read More...Happy Friday, friends! Today I’m going to start something new. One of the biggest requests I got when I asked readers what they wanted to see on The Lean Green Bean in 2011 was suggestions for packed lunches. (**Sidenote, my new lunch box for this year is a Fit N Fresh and has all of […]
Read More...Happy New Year my friends! A few weeks ago, I asked for reader requests to kick off 2011! Well, it’s here now and I couldn’t think of a better way to kick it off then to go back to the basics. When my lovely cousin asked me to do an article about pantry staples, I […]
Read More...These Curried Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos make a hearty meatless meal any taco lover will adore! Hi Friends! I’ve got a good one for you tonight, my friends! As you may know, I have a plethora of sweet potatoes in my pantry right now. I also have a large stock of frozen black beans […]
Read More...This Turkey Dumpling Soup is the perfect day after Thanksgiving meal. Use your turkey bones to make homemade broth, then add veggies, leftover turkey and dumplings for a warm, hearty meal! **Post and photos updated 12/8/15* Hi Friends! This soup is my grandma’s recipe. Every year while I was growing up, my grandparents used to […]
Read More...I'm a Registered Dietitian and mom of three from Columbus, Ohio. I use this blog to share simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, and an honest glimpse of motherhood!
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