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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: Honey BBQ Meatballs
These honey bbq chicken meatballs are tender, gluten-free and super easy to make! NUTRITION Per 5oz meatball, there are 125 calories, 6.5g fat, 9g carb and 8g protein. I usually have 4 per serving but you can literally customize to your own dietary/macro needs. Because of the almond meal, these are gluten-free! If you are …
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 …
Bruschetta Chicken
This bruschetta chicken might be my best chicken dish yet!! It was inspired by a photo my friend Mel posted on social media. I thought to myself, I need to try to make this! It is low fat, low cal, low carb, HIGH protein and delicious! It literally takes 15 minutes to make from start to …
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 …