I Could Cook That

Want more free time AND great meals? Plan it!

When we changed from weekly planning to monthly, everything fell into place...fewer trips to the store, more batch cooking, spent less money, threw away less food, saved time, had less stress and we ate better!

From robots that bring food to your table at your favorite restaurant to the classic diners along route 66, this trip's been a trip. Famous chefs along Las Vegas Blvd, fresh lemons off the tree outside our door and did I mention the avocados are always perfect?
The best part? Everywhere we go, we've met new people, kind people, who've shared their story, way of life, or favorite dish.
We've been traveling the last month and highly recommend getting out there...just make sure you bring your fork and hiking shoes along for the ride.

Want 10 more hours of free time next month AND some great meals? Make a plan! When we started using a monthly meal plan (NOT weekly) everything fell into place:

Less trips to the store
Spend less money
Batch cooking
Way less food waste
Save tons of time, along with tons of stress.

Just like a vision board, the magic happens when you get it out of your head and onto your fridge!

Get your free monthly planning template at https://icouldcookthat.mn.co along with other tips and recipes to help make meals easier. 🙌

🎉🥳Please help me wish a very special birthday to !🥳🎉

She’s fearless, she’s a go-getter, and she’s one of a kind! If you have the pleasure of knowing her personally you know how special this smart lady is!

Happy Birthday Andrea!🎂

Calling enchilada lovers. 🙌

Our favorite enchiladas with a twist! Step beyond chili, and try a new bowl of comfort. Add your favorite toppings and you've got a winter winner!

Get the recipe, plus tips and skills to help home cooks cook easier inside the free ICCT Community at https://icouldcookthat.mn.co

Here's the scoop: If you're not using parchment paper, you should be😉

* Little to no clean up
* Stops sticking
* No butter or oil needed to grease the pan
* Stops spreading
* Even baking

Heating up the oven? Reach for the roll for less mess and better results.

Had these at a friend's (thanks Wendy Rennaker) and have made them about 10 times since. Sweet potato black bean street tacos. A little cumin, chili powder, garlic, and we promise you won't even miss the meat. 😉

Top 'em with all the things--avocado, corn relish, cilantro, jalapenos, and you've got a winner of a dinner. For the exact recipe, join the I Could Cook That community or shoot us a DM. Too good not to share!

What does your future self (or life) look like on 12/31/2023?

* Healthier because you drank more water this year, or ordered less Door Dash?
* Walked a little more or made some new friends?
* Proud because you ate less frozen pizza and a few more veggies?

Small tweaks, over time, work for us. Want a huge bang for your buck? Cook more meals at home and watch lots of things fall into place.

Keep your eye on the horizon, create some new habits and we wish you a delicious 2023. 🙌

I can’t even…

The cup says what we feel about 2022. It was all the things—challenging, rewarding, fun, tasty… and fast!

We don’t do resolutions, we do additions. You know, adding that experience, adventure, new friendship or new habit that makes each year a little sweeter or memorable.

What’s one thing you’d like to add this year? Don’t have one? Pick!

Plan, Prep, Cook, Eat. And the most important of the 4? Planning!

When you have a plan you only shop once. (Saves money too!) You'll save the time you normally spend gazing into your fridge wondering what to make for dinner, but ahh, then there's the result. Your body will give you a silent high-five because there's nothing better than a bowl of Pasta-E-Fagioli soup on a winter night. Never had it? We challenge you!

Add some crusty bread (and a glass of red wine😉) for a great meal that might just add a bit of variety to your normal rotation.

We call them food emergencies. You know, when you're so hungry you can't stand it, and there's nothing remotely healthy in sight?

Keep a couple things on hand, like the blueberry lemon overnight oats you made last weekend, or make a 1 minute apple "cookie" out of peanut butter and apple slices. Leaving the house? Never leave without snacks, like a handful of raw almonds, or honey-roasted pecans.

Avoiding food emergencies will not only stop you from reaching for the crappy stuff, it will make those around you, still want to be around you. 🤣

For recipe ideas, and cooking "how-to's" join our free community at https://icouldcookthat.mn.co or to learn more visit us at https://icouldcookthat.com/

Ahhh, thank you Facebook memories! What a super reminder from last Christmas, and the Jingle Jolly Holiday videos we were making in December of 2021 for the brand new ICCT community. People say a year flies...but it really doesn't when you step back to notice what filled our days.

2022 has been a year to remember! 1 course finished, 2 more in progress and our newest course, Cooking Real, the ICCT Signature Course, now available! We've created and shared over 315 recipes, made over 75 videos, and taught loads of cooking skills. We've held cooking clinics & go-live events, built a website, and a community. And then there's the cooking--whew! And through all the craziness came the joy as we watched so many people re-claim their home kitchens. It's been our joy to see the cool things you're cooking!

We are full of gratitude for all of you, and wish you much joy, a whole lot of peace, and all the love this holiday season. 🥰🙌

Time to get your baking (or cooking) on!

The I Could Cook That! Ho Ho Ho Holiday Recipe Contest is here!

Share your BEST holiday recipe over on our I Could Cook That! website by posting a picture (with recipe!) of your favorite holiday baked good, appetizer, snack, drink, etc! Could be a traditional family favorite, a new holiday recipe you love, or a healthy festive appetizer that your friends can't get enough of!

Rules: there are no rules! Just be sure to have fun while you're preparing your favorite holiday recipe and post in the ICCT community! Not a member, no worries
because membership is FREE and easy to access!

Each festive treat photo with recipe=1 entry

One winner will be drawn at beginning of New Year!

Ready to win a $25 Amazon gift card!? Click the link in bio for entering your favorite festive recipe into the contest today!

🎄Bonus: like and share this post for an extra entry!

We're NUTS over Candied NUTS!

Tis' the season where most shopping malls smell incredible from those yummy, warm candied nuts🤤! But why spend the money on those expensive treats when you can make them right at home and save yourself from some unwanted saturated fat!?

We've shared our no-fail spiced Candied Nut recipe over in our I Could Cook That community if you're feeling inspired to make your house smell like nut-heaven!

Feel free to DM us for recipe or info on how to become a member of ICCT!👍

Motivation Monday--time to get those greens in🌱!

We know the holidays are a hard time to prevent over-eating. We're humans too, we get it! Why not kick-start the new week with some detoxing greens to reset your metabolism!

5 EASY ways we love to get our greens in:

🌱Add to your eggs in the morning!
🌱Toss into a berry smoothie with some ice, banana, and your favorite protein powder.
🌱Move aside iceberg--top your favorite sandwich with spinach or arugula!
🌱Protein bowl: Have leftover turkey!? Top some spring mix with turkey and add some roasted vegetables. YUM!
🌱Grab some microgreens from your local market and top on literally ANYTHING.

Little changes like these make a big difference!

The Spatchcocked turkey did not disappoint! Thanks to Mark Bittman for sharing this method years ago. We swear by it!

Sometimes we get crazy and just kick all the diet advice to the curb. We just ask ourselves one simple question:

Cleanse or clog?

If you want to simplify the whole dang thing, take a look at your next meal and ask that question. Makes knowing what to eat a whole lot easier 😉

Happy Monday!

What are your goals this week!? We'll go first: investing in a really good stock😂

Haha all kidding aside, my goals this week include drinking more than my suggested water intake and get better at taking my daily DBC Natural Holistic Health Center vitamins!

Ok your turn! What goals are you setting for yourself this week!?

Members are cooking chili...and we get their recipes! Chili made with beer, some with salsa, others with pepperoni. October's been pretty tasty. 😋

If you have an absolute fave, share it! Join ICCT, post your pic and favorite chili recipe and we'll add you to the drawing. One lucky person gets the $50 but every member gets all the winning recipes.

Winner, winner, chili dinner. Enter yours today at Icouldcookthat.mn.co and become a member of a cool group making real meals from real food!

Our old stomping grounds received an update!

The Heritage restaurant is run by the culinary students and we guarantee it’s the best kept restaurant secret in Grand Rapids. Make a reservation…you won’t be disappointed!

Cool to see Chef Campbell back in the kitchen. 🙌

Friendly reminder…it’s fall🍁🍎

Our members know we roast a lot of veggies. They just taste better this way. Cut ‘em the same size, then toss with evoo and a good sprinkle of salt and fresh cracked pepper.

Fall gives us cool options…turnips, parsnips, rutabaga, brussles and squash in addition to all the carrots, potatoes and things we usually reach for.

Our challenge to you? Go get one you’ve never tried before and give it a whirl. Variety is truly the spice of life.

Incredible chefs reunite! If you have a chance to attend the Heritage restaurant during their visit we know you won’t be disappointed.

Chef Campbell is as passionate about teaching as he is about cooking. He not only grew our love of cooking, he taught us so much about how to do it well!

Chef Angus Campbell returns to GRCC's Heritage restaurant for two days of a special menu of Scottish and Italian cuisine | Grand Rapids Community College Campbell and Chef Nicola Conte, a longtime friend, will work with students for the special plates

Truer words were never spoken.

No arguments here.

🥞Oh hey National Pancake Day, we see you!🥞

We’re all about starting the day off on the right foot and you better believe we like to keep protein-packed pancakes in the mix!

Bananas, nut butters, and even ricotta (yes ricotta cheese!) can be added to pancakes to keep you full throughout the morning and stop you from reaching for a candy bar at 10am😏

What do you like to put in your pancakes!?

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We couldn't agree more.

People ask what we do. Easy--we help people eat, and help them do it well! 😜 It's a pretty terrific job.

How? We give them the tools.

1) Meal inspo; Fresh new breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes every week you'll love!
2) Cooking skills; simple cooking "how to's"
3) Eat well; meals made from real food!
4) Time to do it. grocery list ✅ meal plan✅ organization ✅ fun ✅

Best thing? You'll stop hating cooking, and feel proud of the cool stuff you're cooking.

Become a free member of the ICCT community, or jump into some paid courses or cooking clinics. How much or how little is up to you, but either way, you'll take your cooking and eating up a notch.

Learn more at https://icouldcookthat.com or join the free community at https://icouldcookthat.mn.co/

Chocolate mousse. Because it goes with our fall decor. 🙌

Quick tip: Swap out the white wine vinegar for champagne vinegar when making bruschetta.

It's a little more subtle, has a less "acidic" taste, and really compliments the tomatoes beautifully.

Good crostini, super flavorful tomatoes, evoo, champagne vinegar, basil, S&P and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Simple ingredients, big wow.