Hi, I am LeeAnn.
Welcome to Family Meals in Heels! If you are looking for nutritious, time-saving recipes and practical nutrition advice for your family, you’ve come to the right place. This blog was created lovingly with you in mind – busy parents looking for inspiration and ideas to streamline mealtime and nourish your family. Browse around a bit to check out my latest recipes, see what I’m eating this week and be in-the-know on important nutrition and wellness info for your family. Stay connected by following Family Meals in Heels on Instagram and Twitter!
Latest Breakfast Recipes
Black Sesame Breakfast Cookies
Sesame seeds are tiny nutritional powerhouses, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber and minerals. Unlike white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds typically have their outer layer or hull still intact, making them richer and earthier in flavor and boasting even more nutritional value. These Black Sesame Breakfast Cookies, made with black sesame butter, are … Continued
- 16 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Calories: 110
Autumn Spice Granola
This granola is not just about flavor, but also aroma. It smells like fall. When baking this recipe my home fills with the scent of orange, spices and toasted nuts. I’ve made a double batch of it to give to teachers and neighbors in decorative mason jars for a homemade winter holiday gift. I make … Continued
- 15 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Calories: 259
Feta and Green Olive Breakfast Quesadilla
This breakfast quesadilla is inspired by my favorite boureka, a savory pastry filled with feta cheese and olives. Here you have all the flavor of a delicious boreka, but with a healthier, easier to work with whole grain tortilla. Plus, the eggs will keep you satisfied all morning. Enjoy these quesadillas along side Fresh Tomato … Continued
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Calories: 339
Latest Lunch Recipes
Velvety Kabocha Squash Soup
Food has the power to transcend. One bite can take us to a different place and time. We used to love a little Italian restaurant in mid-city Los Angeles called Cube. Although Cube has been closed for years now, I still remember their delicious food, especially the kabocha squash soup on their autumn menu. Unlike … Continued
- 6 Servings
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 60 mins
- Calories: 111
Pineapple Tofu Fried Rice
This pineapple tofu fried rice is both savory and sweet.
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 60 mins
- Calories: 375
Mushroom Toast with Herbed Ricotta and Leeks
Leeks have a sweeter, more mild flavor than green onion and smell amazing when they are braising on the stovetop.
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Calories: 390
Latest Dinner Recipes
Crock-pot Chicken Salsa Verde
Although I am not about to tell you the whole birth story, my Crock-pot Chicken Salsa takes me right back to that pregnancy.
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 6 hours 30 mins
- Calories: 237
Coconut Curry Tofu and Chickpea Stew
This stew is rich, hearty, flavorful and completely vegan. It uses the Instant Pot, so you can expect it to be super speedy, cooking tofu and cauliflower in mere minutes. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, no need to worry. You can just as easily make this stew on the stove top using a … Continued
- 8 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: approximately 30 mins
- Calories: 332
Sheet Pan Chicken Caesar Salad
This Sheet Pan Chicken Caesar Salad is a fun, deconstructed version of a classic Caesar salad. My kids love munching on whole romaine leaves because of the crunch. The shape of romaine leaves makes them the ultimate veggie chip to scoop up hummus or guacamole. In this recipe the lettuce is treated simply, but the … Continued
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Calories: 432