End of Summer Tomato Sauce
There is a chill in the air here. I love Fall and I’m excited for warmer, richer foods that come with the change of season. But my garden is still bursting with tomatoes, so I tend to make a cherry tomato pasta sauce this time of year. It’s a great way to make a quick dinner and enjoy the fruits of the garden.
This sauce takes less than 30 minutes to make, so it’s easy for a weeknight meal. Make some meatballs, throw it together with pasta and a garden salad - voila! A perfect dinner.
And if you are looking for more easy weeknight meal ideas, that are kid-friendly, check out my free, Dinner Made Easy guide.
As with all my recipes, the measurements are estimates. I am a throw things into the pan kinda cook, so adjust accordingly.
Cherry Tomato Sauce
Ingredients:
2 cups paste tomatoes, roughly chopped (or use more cherry tomatoes and some canned paste to thicken)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 TBSP Italian Seasoning
Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:
Add 1 TBSP neutral oil to the pan and heat on medium until hot. Add diced onions and cook until they start to soften. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute
Add tomatoes to the pan and stir frequently to keep tomatoes from burning.
Add seasonings and cook until tomatoes break down and sauce forms. (15-20 minutes)
Remove from heat and use an immersion blender or food processor to blend until smooth.
Add to pasta and enjoy!
Summer Protein Smoothie
Looking for a refreshing, nutritious summer smoothie!
This banana, peanut butter, blueberry smoothie is delicious and packs a ton of nutrients and protein.
Whip it up on a hot summer day and enjoy!
Yoga nidra for rest and sleep
Last night I did everything right, I did my nighttime routine, read a good book, got into bed before 10pm. And, as soon as my head hit the pillow, I got a tickle in my throat and could not stop coughing.
This went on for a few hours, until I was finally able to get comfortable enough to fall asleep.
Other nights, it has been my mind racing, or anxiety about the next day, or my kids having a nightmare.
There are lots of things we can do to get better sleep, but on the nights you don’t get enough rest, I have a trick to help make up for some of the lost sleep.
Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is a meditation practice that provides our body deep rest and relaxation. It can simulate deep sleep, and some say 20 minutes of yoga Nidra can simulate 3-4 hours of sleep to the body.
I made this quick yoga nidra to give you a way to try it out and enjoy the benefits of deep rest and relaxation for your body. Try it out and let me know what you think!
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ambient-boy/fireflies
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A Perfect Fall Breakfast
These pumpkin pancakes are a wonderful fall breakfast that packs lots of nutrients and less sugar than a traditional pancake.
You can even meal prep several batches and freeze them for easy weekday breakfasts!
Enjoy!
