I love to workout (this was not always the case). I also love to eat. I talk about the next meal while inhaling the first. Before I joined Performance 360 I used to go to 24hr Fitness and walk on the treadmill and talk about food for what seemed like hours with my bestie Erin. From …
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Harry & David Relish – Yummy Dip!!
I still remember the first time I tried this yummy dip made with Harry & David Relish. We were over my friend Pumphrey and Ralph’s house and this cute girl Danielle brought over some dip. You may be thinking… so what’s the big deal? Everyone brings over chips and dip. No. Not this dip. Not …
Stuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey
Who doesn’t love stuffed peppers? I mean, I may be biased because I’m half Italian but I don’t think that’s the case! My old roomie Eric used to make us stuffed peppers all the time and I used to think, “I wish I could cook like this!”. MEAT SAUCE HEAVEN Well, flash forward 9 years …
Must Have Meat Sauce
This meat sauce is DELICIOUS! I still remember the first time I made it. I was skeptical because even though I’m Italian I hadn’t ever made my own sauce. However the minute I took the first bite I literally looked at my husband and said …. “ooh! that is delicious!!”. (I’m not kidding!) SIGNATURE CONCOCTION/NUTRITION …
Sweet Potato Skillet
This Sweet Potato skillet is easily one of my favorite and go-to recipes. I adapted this recipe from Primavera Kitchen but changed the cooking method, timing and increased the measurements significantly on some of the ingredients. I also added a little chili powder to get a little more kick! You can leave out the chili powder …
Buffalo Chicken Bake
Looking to satisfy that Buffalo Chicken craving but don’t want to blow your wad? Try this AMAZING buffalo chicken bake. It is healthy, yet satisfies that buffalo chicken craving. The base of it is spaghetti squash and I add a ton of sauteed diced chicken to it. There aren’t many ingredients and you can find them …
How To: Cook Spaghetti Squash
The first time I heard about Spaghetti Squash I was like… what in the world is spaghetti squash and how do I cook it? Spaghetti squash is the healthy alternative to …. you guessed it! Spaghetti! Or really pasta in general. I still remember the first time I tried it. My roommate Andrea was making …
How To: Saute Chicken
VERSATILE PROTEIN Chicken is one of the most versatile proteins you are going to find. It is a great source of protein, low calorie, low fat and full of essential vitamins and minerals. The flavor profile of chicken isn’t overpowering, so that makes it an amazing protein to add to any dish. Anytime I find …
Tomato Cucumber Salad
EASY, FRESH AND HEALTHY! This salad is easy, fresh and healthy! You get your full assortment of vegetables as well as healthy fats (olive oil) in this salad. Per serving it has about 45 calories, 2g fat, 1g of protein and 5g carbs. It is super easy to make and a perfect side dish or …
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad
This tomato cucumber avocado salad is easy, fresh and healthy! You get your full assortment of vegetables as well as healthy fats in this salad. The original recipe for this salad came from my mother! One day while making her tomato cucumber salad I noticed I had a half avocado sitting there and decided to …
Cauliflower Hash
POTATO SUBSTITUTE Did you know that Cauliflower is the new mashed potato? OK, well technically that’s not true BUT cooking cauliflower when you usually make potatoes is a phenomenal substitute and will keep you slim and trim! When you put cauliflower in the food processor and then saute it, it looks similar to mashed potatoes …
Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken
LOW FAT AND PROTEIN PACKED! This brown sugar garlic chicken is the easiest recipe I have made in a long time! It is a no hassle, low fat, protein packed meal that is both sweet and savory. NUTRITION This recipe is gluten-free and approximately 325 calories per serving (based on an 8oz serving so it’s …