The L'Oven Life

Real Food. Zero Waste. Simple Living. With Kids

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I've categorized my recipes below; or search as you like from the main page - up to you! You will likely notice that I do a lot of my meal prep (and often meal times) on the floor. It's just an easy way to involve the kids in the cooking and prep process - we spread everything out so they can ask questions, see what the raw ingredients look like, and help with mixing, smashing, measuring, spreading, chopping... My kids may not know the names of the Disney princesses or the theme song for Umizoomi, but I am happy to share these important life skills with them and they certainly seem to enjoy it! Happy exploring!

Breakfast

Brittle

Apple Beet Ginger Juice

Easy as Applesauce

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L’Oven Muffins

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Snacks

Brittle

Creamy 3-Layer Popsicles

Easy as Applesauce

Rainbow Wraps with Ginger Peanut (or Pumpkin Seed) Sauce

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School-friendly Lunches

Rainbow Wraps with Ginger Peanut (or Pumpkin Seed) Sauce

Best Ever Kale Salad

Honey Pops

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Super-Mega Omega Hummus

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Main Course

Homemade Gnocchi (potato dumplings)

Tomato Basil Gnocchi

Mom’s Moussaka

Spaghetti Squash & Bean Balls

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Appetizers & Sides

Rainbow Wraps with Ginger Peanut (or Pumpkin Seed) Sauce

Best Ever Kale Salad

Avoid food waste – Make Compost Broth

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Super-Mega Omega Hummus

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Dessert

Brittle

Creamy 3-Layer Popsicles

Easy as Applesauce

6-Ingredient Cut-Out Cookies

Beverages

Apple Beet Ginger Juice

DIY Almond Milk

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Stinging Nettles

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DIY Hot Chocolate Mix (easy, healthy + zero waste!)

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Dips, Dressings & Sides

Rainbow Wraps with Ginger Peanut (or Pumpkin Seed) Sauce

Avoid food waste – Make Compost Broth

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Super-Mega Omega Hummus

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Asparagus Salad

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Welcome to L’Oven Life!

My name is Jackie, and although I (not-so-secretly) aspire to live a simple life in the forest, gardening barefoot and raising ducklings, that is not my life... yet...
I'm just a regular person, working at a full-time desk job, mother of two, on a budget - looking to do something positive in the world... by sharing delicious healthy recipes, waste reduction strategies and my own journey to health and happiness... More about me…

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