Pasta with Spinach Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese takes just 20 minutes to prepare, and makes a great all in one dish, packed with spinach. This vegetarian-friendly meal is sure to please. Moms need a break from cooking once in a while. Like most moms, I rarely seem to get a break, no matter what time…
Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken Recipe
This Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken will remind you of the roast pork you find in Chinatown. The flavor is sweet and smokey, and best of all, there is no artificial coloring in this version. Although I haven’t been to Chinatown in many years, I remember walking by the stores with various roasted meats hanging…
Mixed Bag Kale Salad with Tomatoes and Cheese with Lemon Dressing Recipe
This “Mixed Bag” Kale Salad is so simple to make, yet you’ll never tire of it. Be sure to use the freshest kale you can find and shaved gruyere or Parmesan cheese right off the block. So, we’ve been living out of a few hotels for nearly three weeks while home repairs were being done following…
Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad Recipe
This Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad would make an excellent addition to any meal. Bright with citrus fruits, juicy with mangoes, creamy with avocado, and chock full of protein from quinoa and black beans. Spring is here but temperatures continue to fluctuate between warm and cool. Spring crops are just starting to come…
Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Avocado Dressing Recipe
Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Avocado Dressing is so light, no one will guess the secret ingredients in the creamy dressing. The non-fat dressing is deceptively rich and creamy tasting. 148 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving). Last week, we started our Fall Bible Study and I volunteered to bring a savory dish. It…
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe
The chicken filling in these Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos is so juicy and tender. Delicious as a taco filling, in burrito bowls and more. Don’t you just love that name ~ Chicken Tinga? Recently, I visited a local farmer’s market where a stand was selling tacos, including one filled with Chicken Tinga. I was…
Healthy Bacon Egg Potato Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Healthy Bacon Egg Potato Breakfast Casserole is a lightened up version of a traditional Amish breakfast casserole, and is perfect for brunch or dinner; leftovers can be heated up for breakfast. If you’re looking for a hearty holiday breakfast or brunch recipe, give this one a try. Is it possible to say bacon, potato…
Asian Salmon Arugula Napa Cabbage Mango Salad with Candied Walnuts Recipe
This Asian Salmon Arugula Napa Cabbage Mango Salad with Candied Walnuts is deliciously light yet perfect as a main course salad. 371 calories/serving; 8 Freestyle points/serving. Although I do love to cook, there are definitely days when I want a break from cooking. Typically, I cook throughout the week and then we either go out…
Salmon Roasted Beet Feta Salad with Dill Salad Dressing Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipe}
This Salmon Roasted Beet Feta Salad with Dill Salad Dressing is delicious, healthy and makes a complete meal. 347 calories/serving; 7 Freestyle points/serving. This past week, we covered the last of the five essentials of The Daniel Plan – Friends, the “secret sauce” of The Daniel Plan. Our special speaker made an observation that everyone is lonely in certain…
Healthy Valentines Day Recipes
There’s no better way to show your loved ones how much you care than cooking some of these Healthy Valentines Day Recipes for them. Food memories last forever. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care for them by cooking something special that’s also on the healthier…
40+ Healthy Super Bowl Recipes
These 40+ Healthy Super Bowl Recipes are sure to please everyone for the big game day. Lightened up versions of classic and favorite dips, main courses and desserts will keep everyone cheering. Are you ready for Super Bowl? Even if your favorite team isn’t in the Super Bowl, it’s the perfect opportunity to get together…
Clean Eating Lentil Soup Recipe
This Clean Eating Lentil Soup is so easy to make and freezes really well. Make a batch, divide it into meal size portions, and freeze. When you’re yearning for a cup of hot soup, just pull a container out of the freezer. 94 calories/1 Freestyle point per cup. In the colder months of the year,…
Healthy Christmas Holiday Salad Recipes
Lighten up your holiday menu with these colorful Healthy Christmas Holiday Salads. Your guests will welcome some healthier options. Christmas is just around the corner so if you’re planning your holiday menu, take a look at these Healthy Christmas Holiday Salad recipes. They’re full of festive, vibrant colors, and they’re clean and healthy. Your guests will thank you for providing some…
Christmas Salad Recipe
This Christmas Salad is a delight for the eyes, perfect for the holiday season. I made this beautiful, jewel-toned salad for some special friends to kick off the holiday season. Featuring arugula and jewel-toned radicchio, beets, pomegranate arils, Medjool dates and macadamia nuts, this Christmas Salad is as delicious as it looks. This salad was…
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil Recipe
These Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil are a special treat when you’re looking to dress up your mashed potatoes. Cauliflower is the secret ingredient to making these mashed potatoes lower in carbohydrates and a little bit healthier. I’ve made these special Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil for special occasions as a treat. Using…
Cranberry Pear Sauce Recipe
This easy Cranberry Pear Sauce can be ready in less than 15 minutes; make it ahead of time for Thanksgiving or on the day of the big feast. For the past month, I’ve been volunteering in the kitchen at Grace Farms, a brand new community center in our town, built on 80 acres of open space for…
60 Healthy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes
Bookmark (and Pin) this collection of Healthy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes for planning your Thanksgiving and holiday menus, including breakfast ideas, starters and soups, side dishes and desserts. Today, I’m sharing an updated collection of my Healthy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes. I put together a list a few years ago and have added more from this past year. Most of…
Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe {Starbucks Copycat}
Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte is a lightened up version of a popular fall beverage, with less than 200 calories. So, it’s that time of year when pumpkin spice products are everywhere, including Starbuck’s popular Pumpkin Spice Latte. I picked up a cup of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte this weekend and I have to tell you, I…
20 Easy Healthy Back-To-School Dinner Recipes
These 20 Easy Healthy Back-To-School Dinner Recipes are a must try for busy school nights. Planning ahead is the key to reducing stress when it comes to getting dinner on the table for hungry kids during the busy school week. I’ve included some tips I’ve learned over the years from feeding four hungry boys with…
100 Easy Healthy Back-To-School Chicken Recipes
Refer to this collection of Easy Healthy Back-To-School Chicken Recipes throughout the year to keep dinner interesting for your family. Pictured Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Oven Braised Chicken Cacciatore with Rosemary, Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken (Diethood), Cashew Chicken (Dinners Dishes & Desserts), Saucy Barbecue Chicken Meatballs, Chicken Massaman Curry (Savory Simple), Roasted Balsamic Chicken with Artichoke (Taste Love and Nourish), Quinoa Crusted Chicken with…
Corn Tomato Avocado Salsa Salad Recipe
This Corn Tomato Avocado Salsa Salad is perfect for warm weather entertaining. Serve it as a dip for an appetizer, salsa on top of grilled chicken or fish, or as a salad. Casual summer dinners, barbecues and get togethers call for easy recipes that can be thrown together quickly with fresh in-season ingredients. I love…