Any Italian has had pasta fagioli! My grandmother used to make it all of the time growing up. It was one of my favorite things to eat! I actually have her recipe but if you know anything about Italian Grandmothers their recipes go something like this…. “pasta, tomatoes, kidney beans”. Now, how am I supposed …
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Crock-pot: George’s Baked Beans
George’s baked beans are EASY, delicious and the perfect game day side! My friend that hates beans actually liked them. Now that says a lot!! Growing up I hated beans. Never would I have imagined that I would eat baked beans. I mean they are brown and not the most appealing thing to look at. …
Watermelon Feta Salad
The watermelon feta salad is a low fat and refreshing treat! It is super easy to make and takes 15 minutes or less, depending on how good you are at cutting watermelon! PICKING THE PERFECT MELON The key to this recipe is picking the perfect watermelon. There are a couple key things to look for …
Easy Caprese Salad
Want a fresh and delicious side salad in less than 5 minutes? Then this caprese salad is for you! It is super simple to make and eat! Caprese Salad is an Italian staple and honestly I should make it more! (I am half Italian after all!) NUTRITION This Caprese Salad has 195 calories, 11g carbs, …
Korean Skirt Steak Salad
This Korean Skirt Steak Salad is full of bold flavors and best of all spice! My husband loved this recipe by Cooking Light (click here to view). MODIFICATIONS The only thing I changed up on this recipe was instead of throwing the skirt steak into a plastic bag to marinate, I put it in a …
Shrimp and Pineapple Tacos
These Shrimp and Pineapple Tacos are refreshing and delicious! You cook the pineapple and shrimp on one baking tray and in the broiler, so there is little to no clean up and the broiler doesn’t heat up your house! Prep time is about 15 minutes and cook is less than 10 so you can have …
Shrimp and Quinoa Cobb Salad
This shrimp and quinoa cobb salad is sure to delight! This salad is perfect for those hot summer days! It is light and jam packed with protein! Who doesn’t love a good cobb salad? As I get older (and wiser) I love a meal with options and different flavor profiles. NUTRITION This shrimp and quinoa cobb …
Taco Spaghetti Skillet
This cheesy, meaty, taco spaghetti skillet will immediately bring you back to your childhood. Hamburger helper, anyone? NUTRITION I wanted to make a healthier version of this kid favorite. I used organic ground beef, a light version of shredded cheese and swapped out the pasta for Spaghetti Squash! (click here for how to cook!) This …
Protein Ice Cream
Homemade healthy Ice Cream in less than 5 minutes?? Only 3 ingredients and doesn’t require an Ice Cream maker? Low fat and Low cal? Sign me up!! The base of this homemade ice cream is frozen banana! Add a little chocolate protein powder and peanut butter and you have yourself a delicious and refreshing treat! …
Honey Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli & Quinoa
“Anyway, like I was sayin’, shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. There’s uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp …
Nut Crusted Halibut
This nut crusted halibut recipe is crunchy, light, flaky and everything fish aspires to be! It is super easy to make and is packed with protein and healthy fats. NUTRITION A 7 oz serving of fish packs 46g protein, 4g carbs, 31g fat (healthy fat!) and 475 calories. Halibut is a great source of Omega …
Deana’s Sausage, Peppers & Onions
Who doesn’t love sausage, peppers & onions? It is an all time American Favorite! How much would you love a healthier version of sausage, peppers and onions that is easy to make and always a fan favorite? I am here to give you just that! I got this recipe from my friend Deana (who also …