Comments on: Heat it, mix it, top it, eat it

By: Penina Bareket

Penina Bareket — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:50:06 +0000

Great post! Looks like we have a similar “back bone” to our impromptu meals. I have a similar post on my website too. Great minds think alike!

By: The Healthy Apple

The Healthy Apple — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:59:39 +0000

Great post; I love your formula and I’m surely going to try this for my evening dinners…Thanks Michelle…Have a great night.

By: Erin Elberson

Erin Elberson — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:41:46 +0000

Awesomeness. I too am a big fan of formula recipes-or as I call them “not really a recipe” or “kind of a recipe.” It gives so much more freedom, and the permission to just use what you have available-rather than succumbing to the take out menu because you’re missing a special ingredient. Thanks!

By: Fight Back Friday February 5th | Food Renegade

Fight Back Friday February 5th | Food Renegade — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:23:53 +0000

[...] Real Food Mama (Getting the family to drink Kefir)43. Breastfeeding Moms Unite! (Pico De Gallo)44. Michelle @ Find Your Balance (A quick meal formula)45. Little Locavores (Souffle: Kid Friendly Supper)46. Kitchen Stewardship (Homemade Mayo – my [...]

By: Vivian

Vivian — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:30:18 +0000

These are most often THE BEST types of meals to prepare. No preconceived notions or expectations of how something should be. Love your inspiration to living a continually balanced life. After all, we are here, so we may as well be at our best and that comes from the foods we consume!

By: vered - blogger for hire

vered - blogger for hire — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:19:13 +0000

“Choosing good, real, simple food instead of the allure of chinese takeout or McD’s is a gigantic step towards feeling your best.” AMEN. And as you keep demonstrating, it needn’t be “difficult,” “expensive” or any less tasty!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:32:16 +0000

Can anyone help me with cooking brown rice that has been soaked? Do I rinse and drain it then use 2 cups water to 1 cup rice as usual? How long on the stovetop? I’ve tried a couple of times and just end up with goo.

By: Dayva

Dayva — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:36:59 +0000

Thanks for the link! I am totally going to sign up for the e-course.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:10:28 +0000

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this post. This is my life, but do I write it down? Yay Michelle you are a doll. Can’t wait to see you soon.

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:49:32 +0000

Love what you said about taking the backbone out of a recipe. So true. There are tons of way to make similar dishes that don’t require all the ingredients and labor in some recipes. I tend to do this with sauteed onion, carrot, zucchini and napa cabbage. Then I make a quick peanut sauce and its good to go. 15 min tops.

Oh, and thanks to your challenge I picked up some kale this week.