Delightful Lentil Soup: A Healthy Meal on the Cheap

Delightful Lentil Soup: A Healthy Meal on the Cheap

Life can get super busy, and it’s tough to make a healthy, cheap meal fast. But guess what? There’s an awesome dish that’s easy and doesn’t cost much: a tasty lentil soup. When I was doing a volunteer year with AmeriCorps VISTA, living by myself 

Healthy and Easy Cabbage Slaw without Mayo

Healthy and Easy Cabbage Slaw without Mayo

As a parent, it can be hard to find the time and energy to make healthy meals for yourself and your family. But healthy eating doesn’t have to mean slaving over a hot stove all day. This delicious cabbage slaw recipe is healthy, easy to 

Easy Blackened Cilantro Lime Green Beans

Easy Blackened Cilantro Lime Green Beans

This side dish is one that my family eats all the time. It’s so easy to make with hardly any preparation at all as the stand mixer does all your “chopping.” These blackened green beans with a cilantro-lime dressing go great with any summertime meal 

Chipotle Salsa

Chipotle Salsa

This salsa and salsa in general is surprisingly easy to make. Typically, if you grill or boil tomatoes or tomatillos, onions, some type of pepper, add in garlic, cilantro, and lime juice, then zip it up in the blender- you’re going to end up with 

Salsa Verde with Tomatillo and Avocado

Salsa Verde with Tomatillo and Avocado

Hi everyone! Welcome to my blog, www.cooklikemymom.com, and my first ever blog post! This recipe for salsa verde is one that I make all the time and it’s always a huge hit. I hope you guys enjoy!! My salsa verde is made with tomatillos and