When it comes to cooking chicken, using the crockpot is my favorite method! I have been making crockpot chicken for years- it’s so easy to prepare and clean up is very minimal. Many weekends you will find me using the crockpot to cook large batches of chicken on Sunday and eating…Read More
Creamy salsa dip is quickly becoming a favorite in our household. I spent my weekend making and re-making this recipe so that it had the perfect ratio of flavors and spices. (Yep, 4 different times to be exact). This dip has been perfected to just the right amount of…Read More
Cinnamon roll overnight oats have a rich cinnamon flavor combined with cream cheese and oatmeal to make a healthy, on-the-go breakfast.
If you haven’t tried this delicious recipe, you are missing out! Cheesecake Fruit Salad tastes like a slice of creamy cheesecake in a glass. I love this recipe because it is so versatile–you can add as many different fruits as you’d like and switch them out each time. I chose to…Read More
What type of fat is healthy for you? Take control of your healthy by increasing your intake of “good” or healthy fats!
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-WAH) has been around for over 5000 years. However, recently, it is making headlines in the news as an excellent food option. Here is more information on how to prepare quinoa, health benefits of quinoa and FAQ’s related to quinoa. Quinoa – cooking and preparation If you’ve never tried quinoa,…Read More
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These easy, Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are moist and packed with flavor! These muffins are a great way to use up overripe bananas and are an easy breakfast or snack idea! Does anyone else buy bananas at the store with the intentions of eating them, and then in the blink…Read More
Air Fryer butternut squash cubes are an easy veggie that pairs well with almost every dish! This squash dish tastes great and will make eating veggies easy! I’m so excited to share this recipe for air fryer butternut squash! Although veggies aren’t always on people’s top priority list (unless you’re a dietitian-loving-veggie-nerd…Read More
Calling all cookie dough lovers! These peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough balls will melt in your mouth. They take less than 15 minutes to make and are easy to prepare-no baking required! These no-bake cookie dough balls are the ideal treat for anyone craving something sweet without going overboard. The…Read More
This healthy soup consists of shredded chicken breast in a seasoned broth combined with beans, corn, chilis and the perfect blend of spices. Topped with cheese and crispy tortilla strips for an appetizing dish! This healthy crock pot chicken tortilla soup is a family favorite! One of my favorite things to make…Read More
Mini bell pepper strips layered with seasoned ground turkey, beans, corn, and topped with cheese, jalapeños and onions. Customize these loaded mini bell pepper nachos anyway you want. This is the ultimate “healthier” nacho! Confession time: I love to snack. It’s a part of my normal daily routine. I eat…Read More
Easy, healthy and tasty! These healthy sweet potato fries are crispy on the inside and soft and chewy on the inside! These make eating veggies easy! If you gave me a list of all veggies and told me to choose my favorite, sweet potatoes would be in the top three! Sweet potatoes…Read More
This healthy homemade granola recipe is the tastiest snack! It’s crunchy, tasty, sweet and nutty all in one! It will be hard to stop eating this addicting snack! The other day I was craving some tasty granola. The type that has the perfect balance of sweet, flavor, fruit and crunch. I…Read More
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip combines the flavors of your favorite classic buffalo dip and turns it into a skinnier version! Spicy, creamy and cheesy–this dip has it all! What’s a football game without buffalo chicken dip? Better question, what’s a Saturday without buffalo chicken dip? This dip is so tasty, you…Read More
My New Year’s resolution is a little bit different this year. In the past, it’s always been a drastic resolution. Something along the lines of “I’m going to workout 6 days/week” or “I’m going to cut out all sugar”. These goals are great for the first few days, maybe even the…Read More
Gingerbread energy bites are healthy and easy to make! The perfect snack, breakfast or dessert.
Healthy Peppermint Mocha Latte I have forever been a fan of the famous Pumpkin Spice Latte (aka PSL). This was usually my go to drink during the fall and winter months. Last month, I decided to branch out and discovered something called a Peppermint Mocha Latte. From the first sip, I was…Read More
Recipe for easy, healthy and gluten free scalloped potatoes.
Before I even start on this Healthy Chicken Enchilada Bake, let me tell you how much I love to my crock pot. It is a LIFESAVER. I cooked 4 pounds of chicken breast in it the other weekend, froze it, and was able to use it in these enchiladas. I just…Read More
These easy blueberry crumble bars don’t require a lot of ingredients. They are super tasty and did not last long in my household! Has anyone ever been to the blueberry patch? I went to this summer and picked loads of blueberries. Big, fat, juicy, sweet, delicious blueberries. And needless to say, I…Read More
Quick 5-Minute Breakfast Ideas. Here’s 15 quick and easy breakfast ideas that take 5 minutes or less to make. These are also great for an on-the-go breakfast!
Drained by the summer heat? Experiencing a 3 o’clock slump? As tempting as it is to crack open an energy drink or to grab a sugary snack, these items provide a quick boost, also known as a “sugar high” and then quickly leave you feeling more sluggish than before. What you…Read More
How do you make your own marinade? I’ll share the secret formula to creating a perfect marinade! How do you cook chicken that’s not chewy? What’s the best recipe for tender chicken? Use these tips!