MMMM PIZZA!! Ok, so this healthy pizza bake isn’t really a substitute for Pizza but it is delicious. The base of this recipe is spaghetti squash and it’s jam packed with lean ground turkey, Jennie-O hot Italian turkey sausage and veggies. It screams health! I adapted this recipe from my gym Performance 360. I didn’t do …
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Pesto Chicken Bake
Pesto Chicken Bake is another one of my go-to recipes! Its as easy and healthy as my other fan favorite Buffalo Chicken Bake. It has spaghetti squash as the base and is packed with chicken and veggies. This is the perfect lunchtime meal that won’t leave you feeling sluggish afterwards. NUTRITION Per serving this pesto …
Instant Pot: Orange Chicken
Need to satisfy that Chinese craving? Do you like Orange Chicken? Want to do it in a healthy and quick fashion?? This Instant Pot Orange Chicken is your answer! I love Orange Chicken. What I don’t love about Orange Chicken is how unhealthy it is. (News Flash: anything fried is not usually classified as healthy). …
Raspberry and Pistachio Friands
FRIAND?? We just got back from Australia and one morning we went to a coffee shop called Proud Mary Cafe. I ordered a muffin (hey! don’t judge, I was on vacation!) and while going to pay I told the waiter how delicious the muffin was. He said, thats a friand! I was like huh? a …
Erin’s Apple Crisp
I love to workout (this was not always the case). I also love to eat. I talk about the next meal while inhaling the first. Before I joined Performance 360 I used to go to 24hr Fitness and walk on the treadmill and talk about food for what seemed like hours with my bestie Erin. From …
Harry & David Relish – Yummy Dip!!
I still remember the first time I tried this yummy dip made with Harry & David Relish. We were over my friend Pumphrey and Ralph’s house and this cute girl Danielle brought over some dip. You may be thinking… so what’s the big deal? Everyone brings over chips and dip. No. Not this dip. Not …
Must Have Meat Sauce
This meat sauce is DELICIOUS! I still remember the first time I made it. I was skeptical because even though I’m Italian I hadn’t ever made my own sauce. However the minute I took the first bite I literally looked at my husband and said …. “ooh! that is delicious!!”. (I’m not kidding!) SIGNATURE CONCOCTION/NUTRITION …
Sweet Potato Skillet
This Sweet Potato skillet is easily one of my favorite and go-to recipes. I adapted this recipe from Primavera Kitchen but changed the cooking method, timing and increased the measurements significantly on some of the ingredients. I also added a little chili powder to get a little more kick! You can leave out the chili powder …
Buffalo Chicken Bake
Looking to satisfy that Buffalo Chicken craving but don’t want to blow your wad? Try this AMAZING buffalo chicken bake. It is healthy, yet satisfies that buffalo chicken craving. The base of it is spaghetti squash and I add a ton of sauteed diced chicken to it. There aren’t many ingredients and you can find them …
How To: Cook Spaghetti Squash
The first time I heard about Spaghetti Squash I was like… what in the world is spaghetti squash and how do I cook it? Spaghetti squash is the healthy alternative to …. you guessed it! Spaghetti! Or really pasta in general. I still remember the first time I tried it. My roommate Andrea was making …
How To: Saute Chicken
VERSATILE PROTEIN Chicken is one of the most versatile proteins you are going to find. It is a great source of protein, low calorie, low fat and full of essential vitamins and minerals. The flavor profile of chicken isn’t overpowering, so that makes it an amazing protein to add to any dish. Anytime I find …
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 …