This Greek-inspired sheet pan chicken and vegetables dinner recipe is made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, potatoes, peppers, onions, and hearty eggplant roasted in garlic, olive oil, and oregano. It’s the easiest no-mess dinner recipe the whole family will love! Having a family of four can make for some very …
A healthy twist on the comfort food classic, your entire family will love this baked mac and cheese with pumpkin. Mac and cheese is a delicious go-to in our house, and adding in the seasonal flavor of pumpkin is a huge crowd pleaser; especially with the kids! It is the …
Warm, naturally sweet, and a filling breakfast, this Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal with walnuts tastes like pie in a bowl. It’s a wonderful time of year when summer welcomes fall. This beautiful exchange was ever so apparent during my latest visit to the farmer’s market where ripe berries were being sold next to acorn squash and …
These turkey meatloaf muffins with bacon turn out juicy and tender while being high in protein and low in calories. Muffin pans…gotta love built in portion control! Especially when you still get a delicious, juicy, and healthy meal. These Turkey Meatloaf Muffins with Bacon are perfect because you can create …
This bright and fruity green smoothie is made with pineapple, mango, apple, and spinach. It makes the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert for sipping on-the-go! I love this time of year, where days are filled with school, sports, and a slew of different holidays. A great way to minimize the …
This thick and creamy breakfast smoothie recipe is made with ripe bananas, juicy apples and warm cinnamon. It’s the ultimate healthy meal or snack for on-the-go! If you’ve been following my recipes for a while, you know how much I LOVE smoothies. They are so versatile and the options are …
As a busy mom, I always like to have easy, delicious recipes on hand. I’ve rounded up my top 20 kid-friendly dinner recipes, just in time for back to school. As part of my health journey, one takeaway continues to ring true: Harness the power of flavor. When the school …
The secret to this family-friendly pasta recipe is Italian sausage, bell peppers and sweet onions that are grilled until tender, caramelized and slightly smoky. After living in Boston for nine years, I feel in love with the classic Italian sausage and peppers subs served outside of Fenway Park. While you …
There is no easier or more delicious dinner than roasted chicken. Made with simple pantry spices you already have on hand, you will want to make this easy chicken dinner recipe again and again. I always have a few packs of chicken on hand to cook for salads, soups or …
Sweet, ripe fruit is paired with spicy ginger and zesty lemon in these mouth-watering Fruit Kabobs with Ginger Lemon Yogurt Sauce. No forks required! These fruit kabobs are inspired by my childhood and my beautiful mother’s classic Fruit Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing. My siblings and I grew up eating plain yogurt …
Make your own homemade instant oatmeal mix! This recipe is as easy as combining oats with your favorite nuts, fruit, and spices. Raise your hand if you secretly love maple and brown sugar instant oatmeal. (Raises hand.) Raise your hand if you are hungry 30 minutes after consuming said packet …
A healthy spin-off of the Tex-Mex classic, these baked chicken taquitos are not fried! Packed with juicy chicken and topped with cotija cheese, these hand-held taquitos are crunchy, crispy, and oh-so-delicious. It probably goes without saying that fried foods are less healthy than their baked counterparts. The oil in which …
One of my go-to weeknight side dish recipes, caramelized broiled asparagus is served with a creamy tahini-lemon dipping sauce. Asparagus is one of my favorite seasonal veggies. The first sign of spring here in West Michigan, nothing makes me happier than seeing that first bunch of asparagus hit farmers market …
These naturally sweetened energy bites taste like a chocolate walnut brownie but are 100% gluten-free, vegan, and protein-packed. Dates are all the rage right now. Have you noticed? Trendy or not, my family has been eating dates my entire life. Growing up, we were never a big dessert family (another …
A modern twist on Lebanese stuffed eggplant, this 5-ingredient slow cooker meal of eggplant and beef is slowly simmered in a warm, cinnamon-spiced tomato sauce. My Aunt Paula’s stuffed eggplant is one of my favorite Lebanese dishes of all time. We call it “Bitten Jen.” This is a humble yet satisfying dish. …
This thick and creamy chocolate peanut butter smoothie is packed with protein and naturally low carb. The ultimate healthy breakfast, snack or dessert! Most mornings start off with a smoothie in our house. Whether it’s a fruity Orange Carrot Smoothie, a Coffee Banana Protein Smoothie, or my High Protein Blueberry …
Avoid soggy fish sticks! These crispy baked fish sticks with tartar sauce are made with a flavorful lemon pepper panko coating. My husband grew up on the North Shore of Boston, just 30 minutes from Gloucester. Needless to say, he grew up eating his fair share of fish sticks. You …
These juicy Baked Turkey Zucchini Meatballs are made with grated zucchini to create perfectly tender meatballs with an extra boost of fiber. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner! Ground turkey breast is one of my favorite types of lean protein because it is literally a blank canvas just waiting to …
These savory Lebanese meat pies (known as sfeehas) get their irresistible flavor from clarified butter, toasted pine nuts and fragrant cinnamon. Meat pies are a very popular dish throughout the world. Whether it’s empanadas in Spain, patties in Jamaica or pasties in Eastern Europe, it seems so many different cultures …
Oven-baked and not fried, these Rosemary Sweet Potato Fries are both easy to prepare and guaranteed to be loved by all. The ultimate nutritious side dish! Rosemary sweet potato fries is one of my favorite go-to weeknight side dishes. After throwing a couple of ingredients into a large bowl bag, the …
If you’ve never tried them before, you are in for a treat. Crispy, crunchy and salty – these tasty baked kale chips are just as addictive as their potato cousin. Kale chips are my new snack food obsession. If you’ve never tried them before, you are in for a treat. …
A healthy version of a family favorite, these healthy chocolate chip cookies are heavy on the oats, not on the butter or flour and can be made in less than 30 minutes. Chocolate chip cookies are just the best, am I right? With that said, I have a confession to …
These bite-sized pumpkin chocolate chip mini muffins are made with whole grains and warm fall spices. I’ll be the first to admit that I prefer to cook over bake but when the temps start to drop and the leaves start to fall, I find myself gravitating more and more to …
A list of twenty easy, healthy portable snack ideas for kids! School has been back in session for about a month here in Michigan and I’m happy to say we are FINALLY getting into the swing of our new routine and schedule. My oldest is in first grade and for …
Made with yogurt this low fat and super moist version of chocolate chip zucchini bread is easy to make. A perfect way to use up your zucchini! Zucchini season is in full force which means I am always looking for healthy new ways to enjoy the low-calorie veggie that is …
If you love traditional fried rice but don’t love the calorie price tag that comes with it, this recipe is for you! This healthy chicken and vegetables fried rice recipe is loaded with vegetables and made with whole grain brown rice. This kid-friendly family favorite is also naturally gluten-free! If …
This thick and creamy strawberry banana protein smoothie is naturally sweetened, kid-friendly and great for busy mornings on-the-go! Smoothies are my jam. One reason I never get sick of my daily morning smoothie is because I’m always changing the ingredients based on seasonality. Spring has officially arrived which means strawberry …
Rethink your breakfast with this creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal drizzled with warm peanut butter and topped with banana slices. We eat a lot of oatmeal, especially during the cold winter months, and so I love coming up with new ways to keep the flavors interesting. Some of my most …
Tips for creating the ultimate back-to-school car kit filled with healthy snacks for kids on-the-go. You know I love snacks. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: snacks are life. Now that school is back in session and your car is likely turning into a carpool shack, snacks are …
In honor of National Ants on a Log Day, I’ve created six fun new ways to enjoy the childhood classic snack that everyone loves to eat! Snacks are life. Whether you’re trying to reach a weight loss goal, fuel a workout routine or keep up with your hungry kiddos, I …
This fun and patriotic red, white and blue layered smoothie is packed with nutrients, not sugar! The perfect healthy sweet treat for kids and adults alike to enjoy during the holidays or any time of year. My five year old is smoothie obsessed! He calls me the Smoothie Queen and …
Steel-cut oats cook overnight with bananas, walnuts, and spices to create a healthy, make-ahead breakfast that will be waiting for you in the morning. If I had to offer one secret when it comes to reaching weight loss or healthy living goals it would be to start every day with …
