Recipes Archives

Power-Up Pomegranate Smoothie for Brain Health

This Power-Up Pomegranate Smoothie was inspired by the research I did for a recent webinar on Brain Health for one of my corporate clients. Our brain is akin to the “wizard behind the curtain.” It regulates activities we rarely give any thought...

McDaniel Short-Cuts | Easy Southwestern Chicken and Rice Foil Packets

These Easy Southwestern Chicken and Rice Foil Packets turned out amazing even thought I felt half asleep during assembly. That’s how easy they are. Question: at what age can kids soothe themselves back to sleep after a bad dream? It’s only Wednesday, and...

McDaniel Short-Cuts: Vegan Sloppy Joes

These Vegan Sloppy Joes are an ode to a food memory. Growing up on “Manwich” style sloppy joes, it was a weekly staple offered at our lunch cafeteria. Lunch lady, I do thank you, it was a fond memory paired with canned green beans and fries, but I think bigger and...

ALDI Fan Favorites | The Top 20 Best Products List!

Everyone loves a “best of” list, and this year’s ALDI Fan Favorites survey proves that ALDI fans love ALDI-exclusive foods and beverages (and, in some cases, “better than household name brands!)” ALDI followers, like myself, are loyal for...

McDaniel Short-Cuts | Peanutty Noodle Bowls for Family Meals Month

Peanutty Noodle Bowls! It’s what for dinner for National Family Meals Month! We like to keep family mealtime simple, and this Peanutty Noodle Bowl is an example of that. Plus, it includes my son’s (a.k.a, Chef Jack) favorite food: peanut butter! Every...

McDaniel Short-Cut Recipe: Beet Carrot & Ginger Smoothie for National Fruits and Veggies Month

It’s September, a.k.a National Fruit and Vegetable Month, and this week’s smoothie: Beet, Carrot and Ginger Smoothie packs 3 servings of plant power into your morning start up beverage! Everyone knows our health is benefited by colorful produce, but we’re...