Sunday, February 19, 2012

Meal Planning Lineup #15: 30+ Recipes Which Don't Come From A Box

Making any meal to some is not easy. Maybe you grew up in a house where meals where made out of a box or found at a local restaurant. You might of grown up in a house where the TV was the center of your day and not gathering at the table. 


Following any recipe is not hard, it just takes time. Time away from the computer, TV, iPhone and work. Yes making your own meals is harder than stopping by McDonalds or Applebees. You have to make an effort but the end result is so rewarding. I love making our meals because I know exactly what I am getting. Yes, 3 out of 10 times it does not turn out right. Darn recipes sometimes need a little tweaking, but at least I made it. What do you enjoy about making your own meals? What do you struggle with? Maybe I can help get you on your way to home prepared, delicious, nutrient dense and enjoyable meals. 


This week I have found over 30 meals which keep to the tradition of healthy, unprocessed ingredients. I am loving the snack and treats section. Plus I have included four Helpful Links which might make your heart race with excitement. You can find those below the recipes. 




Meal #1 


Tasty Trials
&
The Perfect Pantry




Meal #2


Oh She Glows
&
The Cooking Photographer





Meal #3


Wishful Chef





Meal #4


The Taste of Koko
 &
The CopyCat Cook






Meal #5


Meghan Telpner



Ezra Pound Cake







Worth Trying


Drinks {3}


Raw Food Recipes


101 Cookbooks


For The Love of Food



Breakfast {5}
Joy the Baker



Lauren's Latest


The CopyCat Cook


101 Cookbooks


Family Fresh Cooking
(Gluten Free)






Lunch {2}
For The Love of Food


Joy the Baker




Dinner {3}


Jess Thomson


Gooseberry Mooseberry



Snacks/Treats {5}


The Kitchen Addiction
(there is 1 c sugar in this and powdered sugar for cream. If anyone would like to share in comments some alternatives to these ingredients please do so. I would use applesauce for the sugar but I have not researched a good alternative, other than tofu for the powdered sugar)


Raw Food Recipes



Food Doodles


Burpees in the Kitchen


Cooking Classy
Healthy Cookies -Applesauce, cranberries, carrots etc)



For The Love of Food 



Sides {3}
The Rawtarian


For The Love of Food


Miss Anthropist's Kitchen



Misc {2}
Vegalicious Recipes



The Two Bite Club



Helpful Links {4}
1. The Alkaline Sisters: Ginger & Hemp Dressing and the benefits of Salad
2. The CopyCat Cook: 6 Ways to Eat Raw without going broke
3. 101 Cookbooks: Build a Natural Foods Pantry
4. Meghan Telpner: Homemade Sunscreen 


On to find more recipe for you to enjoy and share with your friends. Have a wonderful week. Spend time away from the computer, iPhone, TV, work, and enjoy making memories with your friends and family. 


If you would create something,
you must be something.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe



Namaste


Linda Jacobson
The Helpful Sister


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