Chicken Stew with Balsamic Roasted Vegetables

Here is a recipe that was originally published in the Taste of Home October/November 2009 issue, but I made a few alterations to it. For one serving there is 31g of protein and 3.8g of fiber for this stew and it smells incredible while it's cooking. This was my first time cooking with wine and it took me a good ten minutes to figure out what kind of wine I needed. I did need to ask Google for help. It does follow the typical stew definition where there is more solid than liquid.

 And I must add, it tastes really good.

Easy Breakfasts that Last Until Practice

A few posts ago I mentioned that many high school athletes aren’t taking the time to eat breakfast in the morning. With that in mind, I wanted to do a post that included easy breakfasts that are quick to make and quick to eat that have enough protein to last through the day. Toaster waffles aren’t going to do it anymore. The three recipes I’ve included are all ones that I eat on a regular basis and I quite enjoy. Have fun making your own variations.

Breakfast, Lunch, and a Snack Before Practice

We all have those days when we rush out of the house and forget to eat breakfast. Hopefully we have enough time to grab a piece of toast or a granola bar or something, but let’s face it, we sometimes have to leave the house in five minutes flat. Unfortunately, a large chunk of the teenage population who do have time for breakfast, don’t actually use that time to eat. They skip the meal.