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: Bolognese Sauce
I love bolognese! It is usually what I will order on the menu at an Italian restaurant. (my younger self is in shock!) Since I don’t usually eat pasta unless I am out on the town (this is very rare lol) I decided to make it healthier and serve it with Spaghetti Squash (click here …
Crock-Pot: Chicken Fajita Chili
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 …
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 …
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 …
Honey Lemon Salmon
This honey lemon salmon is super easy and delicious! With 10 minutes (or less) on the prep and 14 minutes on the grill (no supervision required) this is a slam dunk! NUTRITION Per serving (approx 1 – 6oz fillet) this recipe has 262 calories, 11g carbs, 7.5g fat and 35g of protein. It is seriously …
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 …
Lemon Garlic Tilapia
This lemon garlic tilapia is scrumdiddlyumptious! I can’t even say that I don’t like lemon anymore, because apparently I do!! This recipe is super easy to make and no clean up! That’s right… no clean up!! NUTRITION In addition to no clean up, this tilapia’s macros are on point. Per piece of 6oz tilapia there …
Instant Pot: Cilantro Lime Chicken
This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken is versatile and delicious! Chicken is a great protein that is low fat, low calorie and goes with almost everything! You can serve this cilantro lime chicken multiple ways so that you never get bored! SERVE ON You can serve this cilantro lime chicken on top of white rice …
Instant Pot: Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
These buffalo chicken meatballs are tender, gluten-free and super easy to make! This recipe was adapted from What Great Grandma Ate (click here to view) but the proportions and timing in the Instant Pot just weren’t right. They were too mealy and definitely overcooked. So I bought all the ingredients again and made my own adjustments to the …
Crock-Pot: Beef & Veggie Pot Roast
Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food. I have to admit that I am not usually the biggest fan of beef roast in the crock-pot however this meat is so tender that it’s hard not to love. Give this recipe a try, it is packed with tender meat and tons of veggies! PREP This recipe is …