Dinner
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Chicken & Pepper Instant Pot Stew
This chicken and pepper instant pot stew is perfect for a cold, snowy day, is full of flavor, packed with veggies, and is a family favorite!
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Cauliflower Crust Roasted Tomato Pizza
If cauliflower can become pizza… you, my friend, can do anything. Every once in a while, I pull out my chef hat, dirty every dish in the kitchen, and whip up something amazing to prove to myself I can cook much more than chicken nuggets and boxed mac and cheese. Like tonight’s cauliflower crust pizza. Oh my stars. Something about being in the kitchen, all of the aromas of delicious foods, combinations of flavors, and the whole art of cooking- I absolutely love it. And on National Pizza day it only seemed fitting to make a couple delicious pizzas from scratch! Yes, I made a traditional whole grain (yeast free)…
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The Best Grilled Fish Tacos
Move over taco truck!!! This momma made the BEST tacos!!! And y’all know me, I’m picky as hell about my tacos. So I needed to make my own! I was CRAVING restaurant quality tacos with all the fixings but without the $50 takeout price too. Now, let me warn you. I’m not fancy. I’m no Martha Stewart. But I’m all for creating healthier, more affordable, delicious meals that our family will eat… except tonight when they asked for eggs but they did try a bite of everything and didn’t complain- Annie even loved it. 😂 I used a yummy amberjack my husband Luke caught fishing in Florida, busted out my grill…
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Hidden Veggie- No Boil Lasagna
That signature recipe. My mom always told me, “You need to have that one recipe. The one that you can serve for anyone, anytime, and it’s always a hit. Whether your priest is coming over for dinner, you’re taking a meal to a new mom friend, and you want to pass down to your kiddos and grand-kiddos.” I’m pretty sure this might be it. It’s only taken me years to “perfect” it, but after tonight’s dinner, I think it’s safe to say that it’s blog-worthy and something I should share with the world. What made my night tonight is that not only did my husband have seconds, but my children…
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Pesto Shrimp Zoodle Bowl
What’s my favorite kind of lunch? One that takes less than 10 minutes, is packed with flavor, and aligns with my fitness and nutrition goals too. This is one of my favorites. Quick. Healthy. Delicious. And minimal ingredients. The added bonus is that at least one of my kids will eat it too! Today’s lunch (and I made a double batch so tomorrow’s meal too) is one of my favorites for a combination of yummy flavors, is a great addition to any weekly meal prep, or can be a simple dinner for two as well. Zoodles make for a delicious alternative to a heavy carbohydrate pasta. Now, don’t get me…
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My 21 Day Detox Results Are In!!!
🌿🌱 21 DAY DETOX RESULTS ARE IN!!!! 🌱🌿 Oh my gosh I. Feel. Amazing!!!!!!! In the last three weeks I am dow 8.6 pounds. I have lost a total of 3 inches around my waist/midsection. The amount of bloat that I’ve shed is unreal. And I’ve either decreased or eliminated my mindless snacking, sugar cravings, dependency on that nightly handful of chocolate chips or a need for a glass of wine several nights/wk. And I gained sooooo much knowledge about my own nutrition habits and how my body responds to food. For the past 3 weeks I followed a food-focused nutrition and gut detox plan. I’ve eliminated sugar. Caffeine was removed. I haven’t…
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Easy Loaded Potato Veggie Soup (Kid Approved)
One of the best compliments I think I’ve ever received came from my ten year old after she took a bite… “Mom! This is delicious! You should open a restaurant and call it ‘Mommy’s Soup Kitchen’ and serve soups just like this!” She doesn’t know I secretly would love to open a little cafe with hearty and healthy soups, gourmet sandwiches, and all kinds of coffee and desserts. But that dream exhausts me to the core thinking about it. And I’m much more content whipping up delicious little family friendly recipes with a healthy twist in the comfort of my own kitchen, and sharing them with friends on my blog.…
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Thai Peanut Zoodle Bowl
I’ve been on a cooking kick lately. Not just the same old staples. But adding in a lot of variety and yummy, exotic flavors too. And all in less than 30 min. Ain’t nobody got time for being in the kitchen all day. Last week I was craving curry. So I made a yummy chicken curry chickpea cauliflower stew. It was heavenly and Anniston, my 5 year old, loved it too. Yesterday I meal prepped zucchini, toasted quinoa, and tomato egg muffins for breakfasts for the week. They have not disappointed. Today spicy Thai peanut noodle bowl. Only I didn’t have noodles. But I did have zucchini. Today’s zoodle bowl…
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Easy Peasy Mac and Cheesy Dinner
I measure the success of my dinners by how much of them my family will eat… Stuffed portobello mushroom pizzas? No-go. Homemade chicken noodle soup? Yes please.Anything with quinoa? Not. A. Chance.BBQ chicken sliders?Always a favorite. So I knew mac and cheese would be a bit tricky, since my kiddos love Annie’s Bunny Pasta as their measuring stick for any mac and cheese. But, I went with my gut- because it was craving a healthier mac and cheese, and whipped up this cleaner, healthier version. No powdered cheese. No artificial colors or flavors. Just simple and delicious. Husband approved, “You know, I don’t typically like your healthier attempts at traditional…
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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
I’m like Garfield. If I make a pan of lasagna I’m going to eat it all. It’s a strength and a weakness all at the same time. But, I found a healthier alternative and it’s just as good. My husband ate it and didn’t complain so that counts as a win, right? Lower carb, not overloaded with sodium, simple ingredients, and easy assembly. Do me a favor, let me know what you think, mmmkay? Ingredients: 1 large or 2 small spaghetti squash, roasted and shredded into “spaghetti”. 1 jar organic/clean pasta sauce, I prefer tomato basil or garden veggie 2 c plain Greek yogurt (you can sub ricotta cheese) 1…
