Lunch

  • Paleo Loaded Crispy Potato Skins

    Disclosure:  By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Potatoes USA and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time and as always!  Thanks for supporting the foods that keep this website running!  Hi Friends! Today I have a delicious Paleo Loaded Crispy Potato Skins Recipe for you! Just in time for football season! Are you a huge potato fan like my family? My son could eat potatoes every day if I would let him. In fact, he had hash browns, eggs and bacon for breakfast. POTATOES PROVIDE THE CARBOHYDRATE, POTASSIUM, AND ENERGY YOU NEED TO PERFORM AT YOUR…

  • Chicken Salad Wrap

    Chicken Salad Wrap This month with The Recipe Redux Challenge June was to upgrade a traditional Sandwich Upgrades.   I love chicken salad and this time I tried to switch it up a bit and used some horseradish leaves from our property. It turned out amazing. The horseradish leaves taste a lot like kale. I have never grown horseradish before it came up all on its own. The previous owners planted two different big patches of horseradish, I wasn’t sure what to with it besides make horseradish sauce so I went to one of the homesteading facebook groups I’m a member of for some ideas and a couple people suggested…

  • Sabra Hummus Chicken filled Quesadilla on white plate, cilantro, guacamole, sabra hummus and sour cream in the background.

    Sabra Hummus Chicken Quesadilla

    Sabra Hummus Quesadilla “I received free samples of Sabra mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.”     Do you love hummus? If you haven’t tried Sabra’s  Hummus, you are missing out on all their delicious great flavored spread. With Summer just around the corner, that means BBQ’s parties and more. This delicious plant-based hummus is a perfect addition to your meal. When the hummus arrived I had a hard time keeping my family from eating them before I have a chance to make a few…

  • Picnic Season

    Its that time of year! Picnic Season! Did you know that April 23rd is National Picnic Day?!   I am hoping the weather will be nice so we can have a picnic dinner on National Picnic Day! I have always enjoyed a good picnic from driving up to the mountains to a backyard picnic with my kids. When my husband and first started dating we went on a lot of fun picnics, we would drive somewhere preferably in the mountains and where there was a lake, river or stream so Ryan could get a little fishing in. What are your favorite picnic dishes you like to make?   Here is a quick and…

  • Egg Salad

    EGG SALAD I have to say I  love egg salad. I’ve been on a mission to find a way to make a healthy version.  I made this recipe a couple days ago and its so good! And to be honest, there really isn’t anything super special about this recipe. It’s just egg salad, but that’s what makes it perfect? To increase the protein in this recipe I added full-fat Greek yogurt to the egg salad. I like to get, at the very least, 25 g of protein at every meal. So adding in a little extra never hurt anyone. This egg salad will keep you full when you eat with…

  • Super Detox Salad

    Super Detox Salad   This salad tastes amazing! And who doesn’t like a clean healthy anti-inflammatory detox? =) This super detox salad is full of health benefits.   Let’s talk about the dressing ingredients.   Apple Cider Vinegar:  Can help acid reflux, lower blood pressure, improve diabetes and support weight loss. The benefits of apple cider vinegar come from its powerful healing compounds, which include acetic acid, potassium, magnesium, probiotics, and enzymes. Turmeric  Turmeric is a powerful spice with an impressive list of uses and benefits. It’s known for its antioxidant content and ability to work as an anti-inflammatory. This common culinary spice is prized in many cuisines around the world and…

  • baked buffalo chicken casserole

    Buffalo Casserole

        Buffalo Casserole If your husband is anything like mine he LOVES buffalo sauce. I put together this casserole that is husband and kid-approved. Related posts:Sourdough Loaf RecipeKristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell,  I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com

  • Cinco De Mayo Clean Eating Recipes!

    Cinco De Mayo Clean Eating Recipes! Happy Cinco De Mayo and Happy Friday to everyone!!!!! My family and I love Mexican food! In fact, we have Taco Tuesday every week! =)   Remember the Lego Movie? Ever since then my kids have seen that movie they have wanted Taco Tuesday! So how can you enjoy your Mexican and not kill your meal plan for the day?! I did my workout today (get my workout here) and I’ve been on track all day! Plus been making sure to drink plenty of water!  *** Try and drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces each day! Here are some clean and healthy recipes…

  • Chicken Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

    Chicken Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Quesadillas is a quick and easy lunch or dinner recipe. You can even make this for an appetizer for a party. Chicken Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Quesadillas Related posts:Sourdough Loaf RecipeKristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell,  I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com

  • Grilled Chicken Salad

    Grilled Chicken Salad is a great lunch or dinner option. I recommend grilling the chicken ahead of time or use the leftover chicken from the night before to add to your salad for lunch the next day!   Grilled Chicken Salad Related posts:Sourdough Loaf RecipeKristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell,  I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com

  • Red White and Blue Smoothie

    Red, White and Blue Healthy Recipes

    Happy 4th of July! Thank you to everyone who has fought and those who continue to fight for the Freedom we enjoy each and every day! July is one of my Favorite months. Time for BBQ’s, friends and family. I love going to the park to watch the fireworks with my family.  It’s also my birthday month. With all the parties and party food, it can be hard to stick with our goals. I am always on the hunt for fun healthy dishes everyone will enjoy. It is so much fun to bring a healthy dish to a party that no one realizes it healthy! =)  I have some delicious…

  • Fat Loss Friendly Tuna Salad

    Related posts:Sourdough Loaf RecipeKristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell,  I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com

  • Smoked Turkey and Avocado Roll

      These are delicious and easy to make. I make them for my husbands lunch a lot as well as for me. You can switch the recipe up add ham or add ham and turkey. I have also added a long slice of cucumber, you can really get creativive with this turkey avocado roll. Related posts:Sourdough Loaf RecipeKristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell,  I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com

  • Summer Salad

    Are you looking for a healthy side dish to bring to a party or serve at a get together? This is a delicious summer salad is full of superfoods. It is an easy and quick recipe to make. You can even add ingredients such as onions, green peppers, mushrooms.  Try roasting the pine nuts first to add an even richer taste. Really the options are unlimited.  Add grilled chicken or steak to make it a main dish. This salad would also be great to bring to lunch.   Did you know? Blueberries are a super fruit packed with antioxidants that may fight disease and help with brain health. Pretty cool right!? Not only do they taste great and…