This chicken fajita chili is oh so tasty! It is SUPER EASY to make and once you throw it in the crock-pot you literally set it and forget it! I was inspired by the Cooking Light Steak chili recipe but wanted to make this heartier, healthier and much easier (are you surprised?!). Another perk is …
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Instant Pot: Lasagna Soup
This Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is deeeelicious! I adapted this recipe from A Pinch of Healthy but completely changed up the cooking process and altered a few of the ingredients to my liking. I was surprised and elated when I saw that she uses turkey sausage and I knew that I just had to make …
Crock-Pot: 4 Bean Chili
This Crock-Pot 4 bean chili is the OG chili recipe. It is a classic chili that tastes delicious and is filled with 4 different kinds of beans! It is super easy to make and a crowd pleaser. NUTRITION Per serving (about two ladle scoops) this chili has 320 calories, 6g fat, 43g carbs and 22g …
Instant Pot: Chicken Noodle Soup
Who doesn’t love chicken noodle soup?? It’s a classic, it’s what most people think of when you say the word Grandma. I made this twice in one week and think its pretty darn tasty. This recipe was inspired by Crunchy Creamy Sweet but per usual I switched up the timing, instructions, some ingredients and measurements …
Crock-Pot: Chicken Corn Chili
This Crock-Pot Chicken Corn Chili is bean free and deeeelicious! It is super easy to make and will satisfy the masses. It is perfect for those chilly days when you just want to hunker down by the fireplace with some warm food and a glass of wine. CHICKEN YOUR WAY I suggest cooking the chicken …
Crock-Pot: Pasta Fagioli
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 …
Sweet & Spicy Crock-Pot Chili
This Sweet & Spicy Crock-Pot Chili is a fresh take on chili! It is a blend of sweet (from the onions, squash and sweet potatoes) and spicy (from the turkey sausage and spices). Despite what everyone thinks, it does get chilly here in Sunny San Diego and this is the perfect warm up for those …
Easy Italian Vegetable Soup
This Italian Vegetable soup is exactly what you need on a cold, rainy day or heck, any day! I made this one year for a Christmas appetizer and everyone inhaled it. One person commented, “OMG, I need this soup when I’m sick! So delicious!” VEGETARIAN & CROCK POT OPTIONS It is a hearty but light …
Minestrone Soup
This Minestrone Soup recipe was inspired by the Thug Kitchen Cookbook. This cookbook is hysterical and a hoot to read even if you aren’t planning on cooking. MO PROTEIN, MO MUSCLES This soup is perfect on a chilly day! I added 2 1/2 lbs of ground turkey to this recipe because protein is important to …
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
This recipe is adapted from my gym, Performance 360. I basically kept the base recipe the same but added a lot more chicken, veggies and potatoes to make this more hearty and protein packed! (surprise!) HEALTHIER VERSION This is a healthy version of chicken pot pie. No crust, low fat, high protein and all the …
Crock-Pot: Pumpkin Chili
This Pumpkin Chili recipe was inspired by the Thug Kitchen Cookbook. This cookbook is hysterical and a hoot to read even if you aren’t planning on cooking. VEGETARIAN & GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS I changed this to a crock-pot recipe (because why the heck not??) and I added lean ground turkey because as you know this girl needs …