Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes! For all you taco lovers, this is something new, different and healthy! Last week as I was eating my buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes (which I absolutely LOVE), I thought to myself, what else could I stuff into sweet potatoes?? Immediately I thought about all the taco obsessed people in the …
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Instant Pot: Chicken Parmesan
Ok so this is where I say I grew up Italian food and have always loved chicken parmesan but that would not be the truth! I did grow up on Italian food but I was so picky all I ate was pasta with Ragu sauce. No meat, no frills, nothing other than plain pasta with …
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 this …
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 & Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash
This was the first time I have ever made acorn squash. Spaghetti squash, sure! Acorn squash, who? This chicken & cranberry stuffed acorn squash is filling and just what the doctor ordered this fall. VEGETARIAN OPTIONS I adapted this recipe from Well Plated! I was looking for some new fall inspiration and this fit the …
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Crock-Pot: Barbacoa Bowls (Chipotle Copy)
I love Chipotle’s Barbacoa meat so I decided to try and make my own barbacoa bowls! I wouldn’t say its exact because I obviously don’t have Chipotle’s recipe BUT it’s dang good and super easy to make! LITTLE PREP, BIG TASTE I got the Barbacoa recipe inspiration from Gimme Some Oven but then decided to try …
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 …
Magic Bars
Magic bars…. they don’t need an explanation. Just know that they are magical and you want one (or two). They are delicious and super easy to make. You literally just layer all of the ingredients on top of each other and bake! HOT TIPS Cooking Spray: Spray the baking dish with cooking spray. Believe me, …
Rocky Road Treats
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 …
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: Teriyaki Chicken Wings
This recipe was my second attempt at using my new Cuisinart Air Fryer and these Teriyaki Chicken Wings did NOT disappoint! They were actually very crispy and reminded me of the Chinese chicken wings we used to get at Kings Garden or China Dynasty growing up! WHAT IS AN AIR FRYER? An Air Fryer is …
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 …