Updates from Dr. Mandy Yancey

10 min Zoodle Bowl Lunch

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:53:00 CDT

'Tis the season for Zucchini! So if you'd like to enjoy your summer garden's bounty (or someone else's), dig on in to this recipe.

It's a light lunch you can throw together fast. : )

5 Ingredient Fudge Pops!

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 15:12:00 CDT

If Chocolate is a food group in your book, you've got to try these 5 Ingredient Fudge Pops! Containing healthy fats and a sneaky inclusion that is low food-waste friendly, it's just what you need for this summer heat.

Unwind-Without-Wine Popsicles (for adults)

Wed, 21 May 2025 10:08:00 CDT

Red and Yellow Bean Salad - No Boring Lunches Here!

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:08:00 CDT

This week I'm enjoying a simple Bean Salad, paired with some crackers and fruit. It took less than 15 minutes to prepare and is keeping me full until dinner.

One thing I strongly believe in is the power of taking back your Health and your Finances at the same time. Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive.

Easy 1 Pot Mashed Potatoes

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:29:00 CDT

No need to boil, drain, and use a new bowl for mixing up the mashed potatoes.

Minimal dishes to wash afterward. : )

Baked Potato Hack

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:22:00 CDT

An easy way to make bake potatoes that are so moist, you can eat them without anything added! It’s true!

Counting Blessings Potato Soup

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:13:00 CDT

I call this "Counting Blessings", because similar to my 1-2-3 Chickpea Noodle Soup, you count through the ingredients in the beginning of the recipe...1 onion, 2 celery stalks, 3 carrots etc.

Eat the Rainbow Taco Salad

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:59:00 CDT

Basic Taco Salad that pulls together quickly. So how'd I do? Did I get most of the colors of the Rainbow in this one?

Sunny Pesto

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:45:00 CDT

If you’re counting every penne, you’ll love this pesto, which uses sunflower seeds instead of more costly pine nuts. We usually eat it on linguine, but if you’re feeling fancy, throw on bowtie! ; )

Chipotle Sweet Potatoes & Black Beans

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:35:00 CDT

Another easy roasted veg meal, with minimal work required other than chopping the sweet potatoes.