These Rocky Road treats are a twist on your usual rice krispy treat! Warning: They are addicting! They are also super easy to make and delicious! Chocolate & peanut butter…. what more could you ask for! GLUTEN-FREE These rocky road treats are Gluten-free! Just BEWARE of the marshmallows that you use. If you use Jet …
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Chinese Chicken Salad
This Chinese Chicken Salad is refreshing, crunchy and protein packed! I was inspired by a recipe I saw in Cooking Light but decided to switch it up a bit and make it easier and healthier. NUTRITION This recipe has 425 calories, 24g carbs, 14g fat (healthy fats from the almonds!) and 51g of protein!! If you …
Air Fryer: Sweet Potato Fries
So I just got my new Air Fryer for my birthday and I was super excited to use it! I wanted to start off simple so I decided to make some sweet potato fries! I usually make them in the oven (click here for that recipe) and found that using the air fryer gives you …
Alyssa’s Quinoa Salad
My friend Alyssa came over last weekend with this Quinoa Salad and it was DELICIOUS. Much like my Italian grandmother, she didn’t have measurements so I did my best to replicate it! (with her permission of course!) NUTRITION Per serving this recipes packs 164 calories, 23g carbs, 6g fat and 5g protein. It is loaded …
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 …
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 …
Instant Pot: 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 …