The Sprinkle on Top

So it is official - me and my baby girl are eating dairy free. That means no milk, no yogurt, no delicious cottage cheese. But that also means no whey, no casein, no dairy ingredients in any food of any kind. This is going to be a challenge, but I am looking forward to finally eating cleaner. And my motivation (helping Evie's dairy allergy) is stronger than any motivation I could have for myself. In eating less processed foods, I'm trying to get a bit more creative with the meals I make. This one was a hit with the hubby so I thought I'd share especially because it is super simple. Chicken Stir Fry 3 Chicken Breasts 1/2 bundle of Asparagus (approx. 12-15) 1 green zucchini 1 yellow squash 3 mushrooms Olive oil 1 TBS dried parsley 1 TBS dried oregano 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 1. Cut your asparagus into bite sized pieces and slice the squash, zucchini and mushrooms. Add to a saute pan with approx. 3 TBS olive oil. Add seasonin...

With a new baby who has suffered the first month of her life with tummy troubles, we have been testing different options to try and determine what needs to change in order to help her feel better. The latest test: me going dairy free. We think she may have a dairy sensitivity so I'm trying to cut out as much as possible to help reduce the amount of gas she has so her little body can heal. Do you know how many meals are filled with milk, cheese, or butter? Everything . It's already a trick to fit lunch in daily, let alone coming up with meals on the spot that are dairy-free. So Justin and I are prepping lunches at the beginning of each week so we can just grab and go every morning. Last week we had club salads with dairy-free ranch dressing, which surprisingly was amazing and I like better than store bought Ranch. You can find the ranch dressing recipe here . This week... Apple Sausage Rice Bowl 4 Johnsonville Apple Chicken Sausage Links 4 cups of white ric...