Vegetarian… I’m not a vegetarian, but I am doing my best to squeeze in more vegetable-centered meals. It’s easier than it sounds– I promise! We started with one meal a week and now we can do an entire day without meat. At first, we approached it as a challenge but now it comes more naturally. […]

We have been traveling a ton this offseason. Yes, we take the kids. No it doesn’t really feel like a vacation. If we’re being honest, traveling with kids is COMPLICATED. Any routine you have ever established is thrown out the window, sleep is often cut short, and there are just SO MANY bags. All that […]

Lately, I have been seeking healthier alternatives to some of our dinner staples. Joy has chicken tenders at least once a week. They are easy and a guarantee she will get some sort of protein in her diet. I have found some clean alternatives at the grocery store that I keep on hand but I […]

I am OBSESSED with my new air fryer. Let me start from the beginning. So, I’m very hesitant to purchase new kitchen tools; especially ones that are large/ kinda clunky, on late night infomercials, and that just sound too good to be true. That’s why this one was purchased by my husband.

It doesn’t get any better than a no-bake recipe. If you don’t have to actually bake anything, that pretty much leaves you with a little mixing and 20 minutes of chilling. These no-bake bars are better than anything you can buy prepackaged at the store and you can recognize every ingredient used! They are nutty, […]

It has been my number one kitchen challenge to cram more veggies into our meals. My daughter is getting picky and these tasty muffins make me feel a little less guilty about my midday pickup. Best part: I don’t miss one bit of that indulgent feeling. Zucchini was one of the first vegetables I took […]

This cilantro lime chicken and Mexican couscous salad recipe is perfect for summer grilling, meal prep, or even quick weeknight dinners. The chicken breast begins to absorb the marinade in about an hour and the couscous can be served warm or cold. If you don’t have couscous, try brown rice or even orzo. This flavorful […]

This is a delicious, warm, and filling breakfast item that your family is sure to love.  This sweet potato oatmeal can be prepared ahead of time and can also be a nice change from the typical brown sugar and cinnamon oatmeal from the packet. If you are looking to change up your breakfast menu or […]

I feel like I’m a little late to the trend but I have a new favorite grab-and-go breakfast: Chia Seed Yogurt Parfaits. They are packed with healthy goodness and can be prepped the night before. The Chia seeds soak for at least 4 hours and take on an almost gelatinous texture. They lose their grittiness […]

 UPDATE: I get asked about my fajita marinade often: here it is! We love to serve the fajitas over a bed of lettuce or rice for fajita bowls! Weeknight meals don’t have to wreck the kitchen! Sometimes I feel like I’m racing a clock when it comes to getting dinner on the table. My options […]

I haven’t always been a fan of pumpkin flavored things but this fall, all of that is changing! Lately, I have been screaming, “give me ALL the pumpkin!”

This recipe for Whole 30 Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes is one of the most popular pages on First & Full.  I thought I’d give the recipe page a little update with a few more details, but the recipe is the same delicious one I first posted. If you are looking for a new go-to side […]