Healthy Sweet Potato Fries are one of my favorite veggies. And they count as a veggie- I promise! That’s because they are baked not fried (okay- I used a little artistic license with the title of this post). However, I know you will thank me after you try some of these bad boys. They… Continue reading healthy sweet potato fries
Category: Recipes
how to cook zucchini noodles
I’m a big fan of zucchini noodles. After my many tries, I’ve finally learned how to cook zucchini noodles so they aren’t soggy and don’t leave me missing pasta. And don’t get me wrong, I love my pasta. But on a normal night, I just don’t want to blow my whole calorie and carb budget on… Continue reading how to cook zucchini noodles
Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Quick, yummy, healthy, and a little sweet. Sound good? Then you have to try this Baked Honey Garlic Chicken recipe! I recently made this on a night when I had a workout that went ’til 7:00, so I didn’t get going on this little dish ’til 7:30. Needless to say, I was hungry and not… Continue reading Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Vitamix Review
I had one thing on my Christmas list I gave my husband this year- A Vitamix. Anyone familiar with the cost of Vitamix understands why the list was short. These machines are a pretty penny. But anyone who has used a Vitamix before also understands why I really wanted one. Calling it a… Continue reading Vitamix Review
Bone Broth
Bone Broth is credited with numerous benefits including aiding in recovery from a distance run, to improving the glow of your skin. I’m not sure if it’s a miracle drug, but why not give it a try??!! Plus if you add a slice of avocado to a nice little cup size serving and… Continue reading Bone Broth
healthy stuffed bell peppers
Winter comfort foods are the best. When I think of my favorites, warm healthy stuffed bell peppers are right up there. To be fair, I live in Sacramento, California, so I can’t complain about the freezing temps. There is no shoveling snow for this girl. But the last few days have been our coldest… Continue reading healthy stuffed bell peppers
Turkey Meatball Recipe
One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2017 is to eat less processed foods. So what to do when I’m craving something like turkey meatballs? Well learning how to make them (and make them healthy!) is a good start! In fact, I should likely just add “learn to cook” as one of my stated… Continue reading Turkey Meatball Recipe
Roasted Chicken
Isn’t it funny how making a roasted chicken makes you feel all Martha Stewart- like?? I experienced that feeling when for the first time in a very long time, I made a roasted chicken for dinner. I know totally random, but I got the recipe and inspiration from a cookbook I’m loving right… Continue reading Roasted Chicken
Quinoa Zucchini Bowl
Looking for a healthy dinner? You have to try this Quinoa Zucchini Bowl. First, quinoa is one of my favorite foods. Honestly I bet I have at least five times a week, either as a main dish or side. But even a quinoa lover such as myself needs a change of pace! So… Continue reading Quinoa Zucchini Bowl
Quinoa and Edamame Salad
Looking for a protein powerhouse salad? I have just the thing. My quinoa and edamame salad is the perfect fix if you’re looking to get a ton of vitamin goodness and a great portion of protein, all in one meal. And the salad is meal prep friendly – you can make it all at once,… Continue reading Quinoa and Edamame Salad