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 …
Vegetarian
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? …
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 …
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, …
S’mores Rice Krispy Treats
These S’mores Rice Krispy treats are anything but boring! They look very decadent but in my opinion they are just the right amount of sweet. International S’mores day was this past Friday so in honor of the occasion I figured I would do a different take on your traditional s’mores! EASY TO MAKE, EASY TO …
Mexican Tostadas
These Mexican tostadas are filled with fresh ingredients and can be made vegetarian or stacked with meat. I made shredded chicken, but you can customize using your protein of choice! I used the broiler to cook and char the sliced onions however you can always cook the onions on the stove top in a saute …
Spicy Chicken Pita
This spicy chicken pita recipe is healthy and has a nice kick to it! It takes 30 minutes or less to make and has all the flavor without the fat. NUTRITION & GLUTEN-FREE OPTION This recipe is packed with protein and is low fat! Each pita halve has 210 calories, 24g protein, 4g fat and …
Peach & Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken
Movin’ to the country, gonna eat me a lot of peaches! This recipe has me singing and dancing! This Peach and Quinoa salad with grilled chicken is delicious! It is the perfect summertime recipe and I literally cannot wait to eat my lunch today! COOKING LIGHT RECIPE & MY MODIFICATIONS I got this recipe from Cooking …
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 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 …
Shrimp and Veggie Tahini Plate
This Shrimp and Veggie Tahini plate combines Japanese and Mediterranean flavors. It is light, flavorful and packed with protein. The miso-jalapeno tahini gives it a little kick while the greens balance it out. The avocado brings the healthy fats and the shrimp brings the protein. BON APPETIT INSPIRATION This recipe was inspired by Bon Appetit. …