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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Instant Pot: Cilantro Lime Chicken
This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken is versatile and delicious! Chicken is a great protein that is low fat, low calorie and goes with almost everything! You can serve this cilantro lime chicken multiple ways so that you never get bored! SERVE ON You can serve this cilantro lime chicken on top of white rice …
Cheap & Easy Veggie Tray
Veggie Trays are a healthy snack and the ultimate easy party contribution. However, have you ever gone to the store to buy a veggie tray? The dressing is delicious but highly caloric and the broccoli makes any party smell like old feet. The worst part about store bought veggie trays?? They are EXPENSIVE! CONVENIENCE FEE? …
Instant Pot: Honey BBQ Meatballs
These honey bbq chicken meatballs are tender, gluten-free and super easy to make! NUTRITION Per 5oz meatball, there are 125 calories, 6.5g fat, 9g carb and 8g protein. I usually have 4 per serving but you can literally customize to your own dietary/macro needs. Because of the almond meal, these are gluten-free! If you are …
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. …
Instant Pot: Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
These buffalo chicken meatballs are tender, gluten-free and super easy to make! This recipe was adapted from What Great Grandma Ate (click here to view) but the proportions and timing in the Instant Pot just weren’t right. They were too mealy and definitely overcooked. So I bought all the ingredients again and made my own adjustments to the …
Crock-Pot: Beef & Veggie Pot Roast
Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food. I have to admit that I am not usually the biggest fan of beef roast in the crock-pot however this meat is so tender that it’s hard not to love. Give this recipe a try, it is packed with tender meat and tons of veggies! PREP This recipe is …
Tropical Shrimp Ceviche
This shrimp ceviche is so refreshing and delicious! There are so many different ways to eat it, that you will never get bored! You can also switch up the protein and create different flavors every time you eat it! I love ceviche, mainly because of The Fish Shop in Pacific Beach (they actually have multiple …
Instant Pot: Beef & Broccoli
This Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli is so tender and flavorful you won’t ever need to go to a Chinese restaurant again!! It is super easy to make and way more nutritious then dining out. This recipe was inspired by Life Made Sweeter, but I changed up some of the measurements, the cooking method and …
Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
This teriyaki chicken stir fry is easy and delicious! It takes 45 minutes total including the 30 minute marination time. The best way to save time is to marinate the chicken the night before so that when you are ready for dinner you can just chef everything up in 15 minutes! NUTRITION Per serving this …
Bruschetta Chicken
This bruschetta chicken might be my best chicken dish yet!! It was inspired by a photo my friend Mel posted on social media. I thought to myself, I need to try to make this! It is low fat, low cal, low carb, HIGH protein and delicious! It literally takes 15 minutes to make from start to …
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 …