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Homemade Chicken Tenders
These chicken tenders only took 84 tries before they were deemed ‘perfect’ by both me and the test group of kids. Arduous? Yes. Worth it? Most definitely. I wanted a recipe that was as quick and easy to make as possible, but didn’t sacrifice on crunch and flavor. We tried a few methods; the standard three step dredge, a flour-egg-flour dredge, and even a ‘toss everything in a bag and shake it up’ method that some swear by. We also tried out various types of bread crumbs; panko, traditional and a delicious gluten free option made from crushed chickpeas. The Dredge Method: The traditional flour-egg-breadcrumb dredging method...
Read MoreBreakfast Casserole with Mama Jess Garden Pasta Sauce
Breakfast casseroles may be completely out of style but I’m going to keep loving them until the end of time. My mom started a holiday tradition of breakfast casseroles on Christmas, Easter or any other significant morning, so for me they feel a bit celebratory. She often used the overnight recipes that were so convenient; prep ingredients and assemble the night before and then throw it in the oven to bake first thing in the morning. Lately we’ve been knee deep in all sorts of wonderful life craziness; end of the school year, house construction, summer travel and kids home all. dang. day. Which means amidst all the construction dust and coming...
Read MoreLentils with Anything
There are some recipes that have true staying power. They’re the ones you reach for in a pinch or when company is coming, when you’re celebrating a special occasion or picking yourself up after a long week. It may be a sheet cake that always turns out and works equally well for birthday celebrations and potlucks. Or an appetizer that both impresses and relaxes your guests. No matter what the dish is, these types of go-to tried and true recipes are the backbone of any home cook. And today, I’m sharing one from my kitchen. A recipe for lentils that is so sturdy and well worn that I’m confident you can take it any direction, add or...
Read MoreMama Jess Clean Eating Broccoli Tots and our No Sugar Added Ketchup
We are knee deep in toddlerhood over here and one of my tyrants is refusing vegetables with amazing vigor. He will reject broccoli over and over, even when it is sprinkled with cheese, dipped in hummus or homemade ranch or combined with his favorite food (yes I put broccoli on pizza; no he didn’t eat it). All the parenting experts tell me that if I let him have a hand in preparing it and I stay calm and emotionally neutral when he tries it (or doesn’t, as is our case) he will eventually come around. And so while I not-so-patiently wait for him to come around, I also make these. Broccoli tots. Because they are shaped nothing like broccoli and they get dipped in...
Read MorePaleo Meatballs and Mama Jess Garden Pasta Sauce Over Yellow Squash Pasta
We have been neglectful on our blog as we’ve been busy cooking in the kitchen – literally and figuratively! Thanks for your patience friends. This is a most delicious recipe that you cannot go wrong! Please enjoy! Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons EVOO 1 cup Yellow Onion, fine dice 4 cloves Garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried 1 pound Ground Beef, grass fed 90% 10 oz. (2 links) Milk Italian Sausage 1 Egg 1/2 cup Almond Flour 1 teaspoon Sea Salt 6 Yellow Squash, peeled 3 cups (1 jar) Mama Jess Garden Pasta Sauce – No Sugar Added PREHEAT: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with foil and place a...
Read Morea family meal with mama jess and heinen’s fine foods & 365 barrington – mexican veggie bowls: cauliflower rice, cilantro quinoa & cabbage salad
A Family Meal with Mama Jess by Jessica Grelle, Mother-of-two and founder of Mama Jess organic pasta sauces As a mom of active kiddos, I understand that dinnertime can often be sacrificed for sports and activities. We are all doing the best we can, but taking a little time out to re-commit to a family mealtime a little more frequently can be really beneficial. It doesn’t have to be all from scratch either; Heinen’s Prepared Foods counter makes it easy to prepare healthy meals in a snap. Whether it’s on Sunday, or any day of the week, family dinners are not just a great time to connect. They’re also a great time for parents to model healthy eating...
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