So, are you coming out of your sugar coma yet? I'm not here to preach...I'm in the exact same boat as you are. What can I say? I love Christmas cookies as much as you. I firmly believe that there is room inside the healthy living bubble for indulging. It can't be all quinoa salad all the ...
Recipes
Skinny Christmas Punch (Vodka and Cranberry)
Feeling festive? I made you a super festive Christmas Punch! This Christmas Punch is a "skinny" version, which just means I made it without the usual loads of sugar and calories. In fact, one glass of this lovely punch has just 37 calories!! Let me be clear. I'm not a calorie counter. Overall, I ...
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary and Thyme
These Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary and Thyme are a family-favorite vegetable side dish for holidays or anytime of the year! Heads up! This Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes recipe was originally published in 2011. A few new photos were added in 2018. Enjoy! These. are. awesome. That's ...
Pineapple Smoothie Recipe
Today I have a delicious smoothie recipe that takes so good you’ll never suspect it’s actually nutritious! Seriously, you are going to LOVE this Pineapple Smoothie. This is an adverstisement for Dole. All opinions are, as always, my own. But first, I have a little story for you. A story worth ...
The Best Veggie Sandwich
Make the BEST Veggie Sandwich of your life with this simple recipe!How many of you have gone to a fancy deli and thought, "Really? $10 for a Veggie Sandwich?!" But you're there and you're hungry so you order it. Then you eat it and realize there's some veggie magic going on and you'd happily ...
Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
This Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is a quick, easy, and healthy weeknight dinner! This post is sponsored by Blue Circle Foods. All opinions are, as always, my own. I am always looking for ways to get my kids eating more brain-healthy, heart-healthy fish, so I’m super excited to share ...
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe
This Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe is quick and easy and is full of flavor! Would you like an easy and tasty way to transform almost any dish? This Sun-dried Tomato Pesto will do it! It’s like a flavor infusion and you can use it for pasta, sandwiches, rice/grain bowls, chicken, meat, fish, and ...
Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
This Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip is an easy appetizer everyone loves! Make sure to check out my collection of Healthy Instant Pot recipes also. I set out to create an EASY, lightened up appetizer for you. This Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip is PERFECTION. Let's take a ...
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Pecans, and Blue Cheese
This recipe for Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Pecans, and Blue Cheese is deceptively simple to make and bursting with flavor! I've got the EASIEST and TASTIEST side dish ever to share with you! If you love roasted Brussels sprouts, you'll love sautéed Brussels Sprouts just as ...
Christmas Cookies and other Sweets for the Holidays
Well, friends, just like that, Thanksgiving is over and we make a quick switch to the Christmas season. It's coming fast and furious, ready or not. Time to start thinking about Christmas cookies! To help your planning, I thought it would be nice to have all my favorite Christmas cookies and ...
Cranberry Salsa Recipe
This Cranberry Salsa recipe is perfect for all of your holiday gatherings! If you need a quick and easy appetizer that will work for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings, this Cranberry Salsa recipe is just what you need. When I say easy, I mean super easy. All you need to do is put the ...
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are a quicker, easier, and better way to make mashed potatoes! Coordinating Thanksgiving dinner can be quite a task. You can only have so many dishes cooking in the oven, so many dishes cooking on the stovetop....bringing in extra appliances can be a BIG help. I ...