Happy July everyone! This month always means lots of BBQ’s and summer shenanigans, which can turn into some less than healthy behavior. Am I right? So it’s a good idea to have a healthy recipe in your back pocket that is light, easy, DELICIOUS, and CHEAP! I think those are all of my favorite things in a recipe, and I’m…
Good morning sunshine! I hope that you are well-rested, with all of your chores done, the kids are happy, and the world is perfect. That way, you are delighted to spend two hours in the kitchen preparing dinner tonight! No? Wishful thinking? I hear you! Let me make things a little easier and introduce my Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas. Even…
A sweet and savory, fresh summer salad packed with antioxidants and bursting with flavor! Enjoy it poolside while you’re working on your tan. It’s summertime, finally! Here’s to sunny days, relaxing by the beach (or pool), trying to catch a cool breeze and a tan. When the days get longer (and HOTTER!), who really wants to spend their time indoors…
A light and refreshing, playfully patriotic way to celebrate the summer holidays! Enjoy a glass with friends and show your ‘Merica pride! As I sit here, sippin’ on this bubbly and fruity sangria, I can’t help but think about how lucky I am. Sure, there are the days that I feel like ripping my own hair out because my daughter and my…
Tender, succulent shrimp on a bed of delicious, low-carb vegetable noodles with a spicy peanut flavor. It’s hard to resist! Man, it can be tough to eat enough vegetables. I get bored of the same old thing, day in and day out. Sometimes I just can’t stand eating any more steamed broccoli! So I came up with this colorful, flavorful…
A quick and easy breakfast that is literally made overnight! Peaches, cinnamon, and almonds make it taste just like an old-fashioned cobbler. Let’s face it, we can all be a little lazy in the mornings. There are those rare days where I actually get up early and want to make a full breakfast spread. But trust me, it doesn’t happen often,…
This week I decided to round up some of my favorite salad recipes, because as the weather warms up, I crave them more! Salads usually take less time and effort than traditional stove top meals, and I’ll share some of my tips and tricks to make them even more easy. Less time in the kitchen = more time to play! Or…
More often than not, we’re rushing to get out the door in the morning. Someone is always trying to find their shoes, or forgot deodorant, or SOMETHING. So breakfast can be a bit of a challenge, but I’m going to be hangry if I skip it. And I admit, it can be tempting to just hit a drive-thru and order…
Sometimes, I would honestly kill for a roast beef sandwich. When the bread is toasted, there’s melted cheese all over, I can’t even! And to top it all off, some warm, rich french onion soup just begging you to dip the sandwich in… I mean am I right? You can practically taste it! Well I’ve created a healthier version of…
Ok, so I have to be honest. This dish is actually adapted from a recipe that my sister made for dinner one night. It was so damn good, I had to make my own version! And now I think braised pork chops are my new favorite way to eat them. In fact, this may be the only way I eat…