Tag Archives: weekly meal plans
Chicken And Black Bean Chili – Quick, Easy and Healthy!
This is one of those recipes I fall back on when I need to get a satisfying, healthy dinner on the table quick. It also happens to be one of my most requested meals from my personal chef clients. You would think the gourmet fare would be requested more, right? Nope, my clients seem to [...]
Healthified Creamy Chicken Enchilada Recipe – Guest Post At Mamabargains!
Does your family love creamy, comforting, rich casseroles? Or, are you looking for a recipe that you can easily sneak in a serving of veggies? Head on over to check out my guest post on the Mamabargains.com blog and see how easy, delicious and satisfying this recipe is! You’ll want to make it soon, and [...]
Maple, Apple & Cinnamon Donuts, Waffles or “Scuffins” (Scone-ish muffins) Unprocessed Recipe
I’m on a mission to create lots of recipes this month for those of us following the Eating Rules #Unprocessed challenge. Breakfast, lunches and dinners are easy enough for me, finding healthier snacks for the kids is a bit more challenging. Sure, I’d prefer them to snack on fruits, vegetables and nuts/seeds like I do [...]
A Double Grain Maple Banana Bread Recipe – Whole Grain Goodness
I make whole grain banana bread here A LOT, my family loves it. I send them off to school with a slice for snacks, I like it spread with a bit of natural peanut butter, my boyfriend loves it for breakfast. The ingredients are simple and I feel much better sending the kids off with [...]
Menus By Mesa de Vida Menu Peek October 5, 2012
Coming to members of Menus by Mesa de Vida tomorrow…. Click HERE to be a rock star in the kitchen and eat #REALFOOD that will bring life to your table! Sign up to receive my weekly newsletter with every new recipe, other healthy tips and exclusive discounts for newsletter members only! I also send you a free [...]
Herb Slathered Salmon – Grilled or Roasted, An Easy And Amazing Recipe To Enhance Salmon
This is for you Joel over at NW Wild Country! Joel is the host of the show on KJR Sports Radio 950 here in the Seattle area. From fish to fowl, they’ve got the topics covered. Joel and I are discussing a possible “field to fire” throwdown….keep your eyes out! I have the wonderful opportunity to [...]
Unprocessed Mexican Inspired Spice Blend – Alternative To The Mexican Foil Packet Spices
Many of us may have these in our cupboards. Look at the ingredient list. Now throw them away. Instead, keep these ingredients on hand to add even more delicious flavor to all of your favorite Mexican dishes! For every packet use this instead: 2 tsp chili powder (whole ground chili powder, look at the ingredients. [...]
Healthified Grass Fed Beef Meatballs, Fresh Prawn Ceviche and Asian Lettuce Wraps
These were a few of the items I prepared for a personal chef client today. They requested the ceviche and lettuce wraps for a weekend gathering and the meatballs for freezing to have next week, something the children would also enjoy. Sound good!? Yes, to me too! I have my recipe for ceviche here and [...]
How To Cook Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
You may already have a fool-proof technique, or maybe you don’t. If not, I’m happy to help! I get asked a lot how to get hard boiled eggs that have a moist, fully cooked yolk, no green ring and for deviled eggs, perfectly centered yolks. This is how I do it: 1. [...]
This week on Menus by Mesa de Vida – September 28, 2012
BRAND NEW THIS WEEK! Members will be getting EXCLUSIVE videos from Chef Kirsten helping you with some cooking tips, etc. that will further help you develop into/become more of a kitchen ROCK STAR!! Members already get the menus, plan of action (not just recipes with a grocery list), grocery list and amazing easy-gourmet recipes weekly, [...]
