Recipes Archives

McDaniel Short-Cuts: Shrimp Ramen in Garlic and Ginger Sauce

This Shrimp Ramen with Garlic & Ginger sauce didn’t happen during screen time. Usually, when I make dinner, I let the kids watch TV. While I would love for them to play outside or do an “activity” inside while I cook, I usually end up having to...

Back-to-School Snacks with Prairie Farms: His and Her Style!

Back-to-school snacks seem to be happening more frequently with the boys in-home learning! Just like adults, being home more means more snacking opportunities. Snacking is a frequent conversation I have with clients. A snack should fill in nutritional gaps, serve to...

McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | Ricotta & Marinated Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

This week’s short-cut, Ricotta & Marinated Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms are in honor of National Mushroom Month! Mushrooms really do deserve their own month. A nutrient powerhouse; mushrooms are high in fiber, vitamins (potassium, B-vitamins) and...

McDaniel Short-Cuts | Baked Lasagna Cups

Baked lasagna cups are my attempt to make dinner feel like dinner – yet easier, please. Dinnertime in the current state of the world looks a little differently than this same time last year. For example, Americans are now eating 93% of their dinner meals at...

5 Steps to Combat Decision Fatigue + McDaniel Short-Cuts: Rosemary White Bean Soup

I need easy and this rosemary white bean soup recipe is as easy as diy soup could get. This morning when I sat to meditate, I wanted to do everything BUT sit and be still. My mind was racing. So many upcoming decisions about school, work and what the boys were simply...

McDaniel’s Short-Cuts | Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Lemon & Capers

This week’s short-cut recipe: Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Lemons and Capers leans on Trader Joes shaved Brussels sprouts. It’s inspired by the cost of delivered food. For example, how did my $11 buddha bowl delivered to my office today end up costing...