Such a fun twist on pizza night! We consider ourselves pizza-connoisseurs at our house so we never past up a new recipe. These were a HIT! Hope you enjoy them. All you do: 1 large chicken breast, cubed 1 Tbsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. turmeric 1/2 sliced yellow onion 4 whole grain… Continue reading Chicken Shawarma Pizzas
Okay, this snack is also for us adults. If you are looking a healthier treat then look no further! I typically tell my clients to choose a complex carbohydrate and a protein as a snack-this meets the bill. I also like to give this idea out to my clients if they are looking to get… Continue reading Tasty Snack for Kids!
If you are looking for an inexpensive meatless meal, look no further! This sandwich has great flavor and is packed with fiber! Enjoy! All you need: 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and mashed 1/4 red onion, minded 1 stalk celery, minced 1/4 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup garlic mayo Whole grain sandwich thins Additional toppings… Continue reading Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Chicken strips are not just for kids! Here is a yummy, and of course easy, recipe to make for the entire family. Highly recommend you look at my post on how to make the perfect honey mustard dip. Enjoy! All you need: 2 large chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 2 eggs 2 tbsp. extra… Continue reading Lemon-Garlic Crusted Chicken Strips
Here is my secret weapon for dips. I am NOT a mustard fan…in fact this is the ONLY time I enjoy mustard. This is great with chicken strips or as a salad dressing. Enjoy! All you need: 2 tbsp. yellow mustard 2 tbsp. garlic mayo 2 tbps. honey 1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar Dash of paprika… Continue reading 5 Ingredient Honey Mustard
If you follow us on Instagram you know that we LOVE “snacks for dinner” and have this meal at least weekly. We usually do a variety of apps, veggies, and fruit. I try and make a different appetizer each week and this week feature some Asian-inspired quinoa-meatballs. Hope you enjoy them as much as we… Continue reading Lower Sodium Teriyaki Quinoa-Meatballs
Very proud of my little lady- she made this delicious pie for Thanksgiving and virtually made it herself. Simple, tasty, and of course, easy! Enjoy! All you need: 1 premade Oreo cookie crust 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 bar low fat cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups crushed… Continue reading No Bake Oreo Cream Pie
Note to self that we do not need a Sam’s Club size-bag of corn tortillas. Since we had corn tortillas coming out of our ears, we had to get creative to use them up! Made a couple batches of a healthier Mexican lasagna that turned out great. Cut back on the cheese and subbed out… Continue reading Taco Lasagna Makeover
Every Minnesotan/Midwesterner loves a good hotdish…or as some people call it; casserole. Here is a healthier makeover for our midwestern comfort food! All you need: 1 lb. extra lean ground turkey 1 small onion, chopped 4 oz. mushrooms, chopped 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 can no-salt added corn 1/2 cup… Continue reading Healthy-ish Tater Tot Hotdish
On a cool fall day, ramen was just what the doctor ordered! I happened to have had some extra oven-roasted tomatoes that added a little sweetness to this dish. Easy to make and perfect for meal prep! All you need: 4 oz. baby bela mushrooms 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 cup broth 1 package ramen… Continue reading Turkey Bacon-Mushroom Ramen
Yes- more French toast and more monkey bread! I am proud to say that with the exception of being put in and taken out of the oven, my 5 year old was responsible for this entire recipe! All you need: 1 cup skim milk 2 eggs beaten 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 2… Continue reading French Toast Monkey Bread
Such an easy recipe that I pondered if it was worth posting. HOWEVER this simple recipe adds such great flavor to dishes; pastas, ramen, eggs, veggie sides, etc. All you need: 2-4 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. Olive oil 2 tsp. Garlic powder pinch of salt pinch of sugar All you do: Preheat oven… Continue reading Roasted Tomatoes
