shortcuts, meal prep & hacks that make healthy eating a cinch!
We went out to dinner the other night, and I ordered a cobb salad. I don’t normally order that particular salad. I’m more of the arugula with berries and goat cheese type. But, WOW, this was a full meal in a bowl! It had lean …
Considering I’m 75% Italian, I am no stranger to the pillowy belly sinking gnocchi that we all know and love! They’re one of my favorite guilty pleasures. But, after I eat them, I feel like I need a week-long juice cleanse. If you’re like me, …
Our backyard garden is EXPLODING right now. Must be all the rainy nights and hot sunny days. Does anyone else find themselves in the same boat with their gardens? Whatever the case may be, the result is a plethora of eggplant! So much eggplant, I …
Sloppy Joes are one of those dinners that are so incredibly easy and perfect for a week night! And these are the best sloppy joes I’ve had to date! The kids love them, and this version has some healthy tweaks that make them guilt-free! As …
Sometimes I’m just so over thinking of creative ways to cook chicken! Anyone else feel that? My kids could literally each frozen chicken tenders every day of their lives. BUT, I like to save those for when I don’t have time to cook or when …
I know, I know. You thought I only cooked healthy foods, right? Well, I do typically. But I really had a hankering for fried chicken the other night. I had some defrosted chicken breasts in the fridge and thought, why not whip some up! LAWD …
I feel like the BLT is easily overlooked. But every time I have one, I’m glad I did! I have The Ultimate BLT recipe that is beyond simple and packed with flavor! It’s loaded with crisp veggies, creamy avocado, and crispy salty bacon. There are, …
Look no further! I have solved all of your barbecue needs with the best and easiest refrigerator dill pickles on the planet! We have an overabundance of cucumbers growing in our back yard. I feel like I’m living in James and The Giant Peach, only …
This ain’t your grandma’s beef ramen. Or should I say, this ain’t the ramen you ate as a poor college student! This is Gourmet-Knock-Your-Socks-Off-Beef-Ramen! Mainly, because I use a Filet Mignon which MAKES the dish! I get a large filet. So, when I slice it …
I just can’t express with words how good this Korean Bowl is! So, I’ll use pictures. I know it just sounds like rice and meat, but it’s so much more! The meat is cooked to perfection in a salty and flavorful soy sauce and served …
