Enjoy this healthy hearty Three Bean Butternut Squash Vegetarian Chili – it’s satisfyingly delicious! 285 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving. With the holidays behind us, many of us are trying to get back on track with a healthy, lighter diet. Since we’re in the thick of winter, we still crave heavier stick-to-your-ribs meals that are…
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Tortilla Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Tortilla Soup is a family friendly, healthy and delicious meal that is easy to make for busy weekdays. We’ve been having some cold, blustery days lately so hearty soups, chili and stews have been on my mind a lot. My youngest son loves all things chili. I actually think I could…
Hearty Fall Harvest Vegetable Chorizo Sausage Soup {Low Carb}
This Hearty Fall Harvest Vegetable Chorizo Sausage Soup is nourishing and satisfying, and chockfull of in-season vegetables. Sponsored by A Sweet Life Diabetes Magazine. It’s definitely that time of year when people start craving hearty soups. Soups are a great way to take advantage of all the fresh produce that’s in season – carrots, celery, cabbage, cauliflower…
The Best Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) Recipe
This is the Best Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe I’ve ever made. A special method of using garlic three different ways infuses the shrimp with tons of garlicky flavor. I am so excited to share this fabulous Garlic Shrimp tapas/appetizer recipe with you today. It’s one of my kids’ and husband’s favorites when we eat out…
Gluten-Free Mexican Turkey Taco Meatloaf Muffins Recipe
These Mexican Turkey Taco Meatloaf Muffins are packed with flavor and fun to eat. 136 calories/3 Freestyle points per muffin. Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the McCormick Gluten-Free Recipe Mixes Launch as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I received free samples of McCormick Gluten-Free Mixes from McCormick mentioned in this…
Gluten-Free Turkey Taco Nacho Casserole Recipe
This Gluten-Free Turkey Taco Nacho Casserole is a fiesta to the eyes. Easy to make and filled with good for you ingredients, it makes a great weeknight meal. Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the McCormick Gluten-Free Recipe Mixes Launch as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I received free samples of McCormick…
Gluten-Free Breadcrumb Crusted Spiced Chicken Tenders Recipe
These Gluten-Free Breadcrumb Crusted Spiced Chicken Tenders are sure to please. Spices bump up the flavor in this kid favorite meal. Now that we only have one son at home, cooking dinner has really changed. I never imagined I would only have to cook for one child. The amount of food we used to go through…
Slow Cooker Creole Chicken Stew and Creole Beans
Get two recipes in one with this Slow Cooker Creole Chicken Stew and Creole Beans, perfect for a two cozy Fall meals. My boys have loved New Orleans cuisine ever since we visited there nearly ten years ago when one of my boys’ teams was playing in the Cal Ripken World Series. Until that trip,…
One Pot Chicken and Chorizo Paella Recipe
Enjoy a taste of Spain at home with this One Pot Chicken and Chorizo Paella. Paella is one of those dishes that brings back fond childhood memories. When I was young, my dad took an assignment in Spain and I remember eating seafood paella. Walking down cobbled streets, we’d look in the shop windows and…
Easy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta comes together quickly ~ dinner can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. There are many days when I have no idea what I’m making for dinner. Time is short, the kids are hungry, and I find myself in a flurry of activity in the kitchen as I…
Healthy Refried Bean Breakfast Bowl Recipe
This Healthy Refried Bean Breakfast Bowl make a protein-rich breakfast or a versatile side dish at dinnertime. Top with salsa, avocado, a poached egg and hot sauce for the ultimate Refried Bean Breakfast Bowl. One of my boys has been on a huge breakfast and workout spree. You should see the spread that he makes for himself each…
Loaded Turkey Taco Nachos Recipe
These Loaded Turkey Taco Nachos are fun food for a hearty after-school snack or entertaining. The key is in the toppings. A few weeks ago, my youngest son requested nachos for his after-school snack. I’ve made nachos for football Sunday’s and for playdates (his friends love them), so this wasn’t an unusual request. What he…
Easy Turkey Taco Pizza Recipe
If you’re looking for some fun food, give this Easy Turkey Taco Pizza recipe a try. It’s super kid-friendly and adults will love it too. Sometimes my cleverness gets the best of me. I think I’m so smart, and then disaster strikes and I’m put back in my place. Has that happened to you? I…
Cajun Chicken Sausage Gumbo Stew Recipe
Today’s recipe for Cajun Chicken Sausage Gumbo Stew is full of New Orleans flavors. Add a little hot sauce if you like and serve with steamed rice and a green salad for a complete meal. Can you tell I like Cajun food? This all started eight years ago when my family went to Louisiana for…
Slow Cooker Smoked Sausage Chicken Cassoulet Recipe
This Slow Cooker Smoked Sausage Chicken Cassoulet is the perfect comfort food when you need it the most. So, we had a bit of a disaster last weekend. With the frigid temperatures dropping to zero degrees overnight, a pipe burst in our house and our entire basement and one of our first floor rooms was…
Slow Cooker Chipotle Style Black Beans Recipe
These Slow Cooker Chipotle Style Black Beans make a great weeknight staple. Served over Cilantro Lime Brown Rice, on top of Huevos Rancheros, or in a burrito or taco, it’s a versatile recipe. All you need is some hot sauce if you like it spicy. My boys love Chipotle’s burritos and burrito bowls. My oldest…
Quick Creole Style Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe
This Quick Creole Style Shrimp Jambalaya is the perfect holiday dish. Not only is it easy to make, but it is pure comfort food. All you need is a simple salad to go along with this and you can call it a day. 218 calories/4 freestyle ponts per serving. So, what do you make when…
Rustic Cabbage Vegetable Soup Recipe
This Rustic Cabbage Vegetable Soup is perfect for cool Fall day. It’s a great way to enjoy all the heartier Fall vegetables available at the local farmer’s market. There’s nothing better than a bowl of soup to show how much you love someone. I’ve made tons of soup for family and friends over the years,…
Saucy Barbecue Meatballs Recipe
These Saucy Barbecue Meatballs are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for a busy weeknight meal. My kids love meatballs and I’m always looking for new ways to serve them. I made barbecue chicken meatballs that were very similar to these a while back,…
Slow Cooker Filipino Chicken Adobo Recipe
This Slow Cooker Filipino Chicken Adobo is a simple and humble dish, modernized a bit by the use of Yondu Sauce. Filipino Chicken Adobo is one of the dishes I remember my mom making. It has a tangy vinegary sauce, kind of like salt and vinegar potato chips. I’ve made it for my kids over…
Mediterranean Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers Recipe
This Mediterranean Chicken dish can be made quickly in a pressure cooker, but just as easily in a slow cooker or on the stove top. Light but full of flavor, it’s an easy dish that comes together quickly. Some days, time just flies and I don’t know where the time has gone. This happened just…