My daughter and husband are carnivors or bad food eaters. I am hoping to bake with her this summer but in a healthy way. To teach her about putting applesauce in place of some of the oil in a recipe or adding a banana to moisten baked goods. Implement something easy.

My children do love the zucchini fries (listed in menu). They are healthy and easy. Try those and compliment with marinara or a tarragon yogurt sauce (bit healthier than ranch).

Now how are you to make those curries? Love lentils! Hmmm… that is a tough one. Maybe make a light coconut curry and without as much spices?
or maybe separate a small portion of the lentils and cook them less spicy in another pot?

I also make lentils as a taco filling and add taco seasoning. So good!

But people need to realize that if you’re family is vegetarian than your cupboard is filled differently. Is it expensive because you buy in addition to a Standard American Diet? I find that is why it is more costly for me.

I am thinking about joining a CSA, too. But need to learn how to can because I don’t know if I will be able to go thru all that produce so quickly.

I have not tried Kale chips. But keep hearing good things about it. Especially with the addition of Nutritional yeast for that cheezy flavor.

Good luck getting the kids to eat healthy. keep trying!

I love to eat from my cupboard and could make yummy creations for days. But it is the family that choses to be picky eaters. LOL. But I am sure there is enough pasta and cheese available to keep them happy.

Would love to know what your kids like. I know they are older, but still.

I do find that eating healthy (especially organic) is much more expensive. I’m not going to give it up but I often envy the coupons all the crap food has.

We are joining a CSA this spring/summer/fall so I’m hoping that will help some.

BTW, have you ever made kale chips? YUM!

The zucchini fries are soooo yummy! So is the tofu.

It’s okay if you don’t go all vegan, raw vegan, vegetarian. But I think if one makes a conscious effort to include these types of meals in their diet than all the better! Or things like replacing some of the oil with applesauce in baking or drinking nut milk instead of dairy milk. Little steps can go a long way.

I really need to get a pressure cooker. My Indian friend has one and uses it 24/7. Yet I am so afraid. What if the top pops off. LOL. (messy)

Great tips, Alice. Thank you. Oh and the menu does sound delish. Can’t wait to eat it. I had a salad with European mixed greens, cranberries, and pecans for lunch. YUM! R U typing from the boat??? *jealous of your wonderful life*