Tag: healthy dinner

Stuffed Squash

There is just something about photos of stuffed squash that draw me back instantly to fall and fill my heart and soul with warmth, make me think of holidays and family, and imagine a kitchen filled with love and flavor. This recipe is one of my favorites, because it’s kind of a grab bag of …

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Ok, I have to admit, I’ve always claimed to hate pork chops….I know, I know, yet here I am making a recipe for them. Turns out you CAN get tired of eating chicken 91823 times 129387 different ways. Truth is, I hate any kind of meat with bones because I hate cutting around them, and …

Clean Cornbread

I have been searching for a clean cornbread recipe, and haven’t found one I’m totally over the moon about yet. So when I don’t find something, I make it. I literally can’t stop daydreaming about pairing this with my chicken tortilla soup. I’m adapting Taste of Home’s “Buttery Corn Bread Recipe” into a clean version….because I’m …

Crockpot Tortilla Soup

My sister, Sarah, and I LOVE a good crock pot meal. And we’re also kinddddd of obsessed with Mexican food. Another meal making its debut to week 2 of the Ten Day Trim is our favorite – homemade, clean chicken tortilla soup. There’s nothing better than a crockpot meal when it comes to meal prep. …

Spinach Meatloaf

Meatloaf is just one of those things that totally grosses me out unless it’s my mom’s recipe or I make it myself. There’s just something about picturing someone else’s hands mooshing it all together that…I can’t. even. deal with. But the beauty of homemade meatloaf is you can sneak SO many veggies into it [all my …

Surprising Sources of Antioxidants

“When it comes to brain protection, there is nothing quite like blueberries,” according to James Joseph, PhD, lead scientist in the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. “Call the blueberry the brain berry,” says Dr. Joseph. NEW FINDINGS ON BLUEBERRIES We all hear blueberries are a …

Breakfast Snickerdoodle Cookies + Protein Frosting

Oh.My.Gosh. I think my life was changed this morning when I accidentally made my pancakes into “cookies” and threw together the most incredible “frosting” like, ever – with only 4 ingredients! Since saying goodbye to protein powders, I wanted to pack the protein punch into my breakfast this morning from whole foods I had lying …

Morning Living Room WOD

This morning I was looking for something to get my heart rate pumping without having to leave my living room. It’s raining here today, and all I wanted to do was snuggle in bed, but, as you all know, Tanner would never allow that. 6:00am and HELLOOO MOM, GET UPP, it’s time to start the …

Sassy + Sweet Holiday Brussels

   I LOVE festive dishes for holiday celebrations. There’s just something about plates filled with red & green that give you the warm and fuzzies.  If you’re looking for a yummy, festive dish to bring to your next holiday potluck, function, or the perfect side for Thanksgiving or Christmas, look no further! These were even non-brussle sprout …

Stuffed Peppers: Italian & Mexican Style

I LOVE stuffed peppers. My sister introduced them to me a few years ago, and I love how quick, easy, and how minimalistic their prep time is. I always see recipes for Mexican-style stuffed peppers, and love those because they are so delish and so easy, but I also love making them Italian-style! I know …