School has been underway for over a month. Quick meals are a necessity. Beef and broccoli stir fry is the perfect go-to meal. I suggest stir fries to my clients because they are quick and a great way to add lots of veggies to your meal. You can use any protein and any combination of vegetables….
Main Dishes
Roast Beef Italiano Wrap
Looking for a lighter calorie sandwich spread? Are you tired of plain old mayo or mustard? Sabra has just introduced spreads in convenient squeeze bottles. Sabra’s Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Spread compliments the roast beef in my Roast Beef Italiano Wrap perfectly. “I received free samples of Sabra Spreads mentioned in this post. By posting…
Grilled Lemon Rosemary Chicken Breast
Grilled chicken can be a bit tough, but marinating it will give you the most tender and yummy piece of chicken you have ever tasted. This grilled lemon rosemary chicken breast marinates quickly for an easy weeknight dinner. I grow rosemary in my garden every summer. I have tried really hard to continue to grow…
Beef Lasagna
What’s more comforting then enjoying a nice cheesy slice of homemade beef lasagna? This meal is quick, easy, and affordable ingredients. One of the recipes that I remember my mom making when I was a kid was lasagna. It was probably the first dinner I learned to make. I sometimes experiment with different ingredients, but…
Eggplant Artichoke Meatless Balls
This year I am making a conscious effort to eat more vegetables. “Meatballs” made out of eggplant is a great meatless alternative to traditional meatballs. Despite the fact that I am a dietitian I too struggle sometimes to make sure I eat enough fruit and vegetables. This year I am really making an effort to…
55 Healthy Holiday Recipes
Do you make traditional dishes during the holiday season? Are you tired of the same old thing? I asked some of my blogging friend to share some of their favorite (and healthy) holiday dishes. Don’t be afraid to try something new! Try out one of the 55 Healthy Holiday Recipes. Breakfast Cranberry Orange Muffins…
23 Recipes for Peanut Butter Lover’s Month
I love peanut butter! Did you know that November is National Peanut Lover’s Month. To celebrate I asked some friend to share their favorite recipes that use peanut butter as an ingredients. Here are 23 Recipes for Peanut Butter Lover’s Month! Breakfast Banana Peanut Butter Oat Muffins – The Wholesome Dish PB and J Smoothie…
Roasted Turkey Breast
Don’t want to deal with the mess of a turkey this holiday season? This Roasted Turkey Breast recipe is much quicker and easier to clean up than a whole bird. I use plastic storage bags a lot. They are great for preparing meals and cleaning up meals as well. I use storage bags to store…
Baked Chicken Tenders
What goes better with Baked Chicken Tenders then Ranch Dressing? These baked chicken tenders are accompanied by a protein rich Yogurt Ranch Dip made with Siggi’s Yogurt. My kids love chicken tenders. I have to admit I buy frozen tenders usually. I have tried several times over the years to make my own baked chicken…
11 Healthy Sandwich Recipes {Monday Meal Ideas}
Tomorrow, November 3rd, is National Sandwich Day. Sandwiches are not just for lunch. You can make sandwiches for any meal. I love breakfast sandwiches. My favorite is egg, cheese, and pork roll (yes pork roll!) on an English Muffin. A sandwich can also be a perfect snack, especially after a workout. My favorite post workout…
Alfredo Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells
Thank you to Ragu for sponsoring this post and creating high-quality sauces that make meal prep quick and easy. This Fall inspired recipe is a different twist on the traditional stuffed shell recipe. I graduated from college 17 years ago, but I reference that time in my life a lot especially when it comes…
Meatless Monday Meal Ideas
It’s Monday already! It’s the start of a new week and a new week of meal ideas. For this Monday’s Meal Ideas post I am sharing meatless recipes from my fellow nutrition bloggers. Meatless Monday is a campaign that has been around since WWI. Meatless Monday started out as a way to reduce the consumption…
Gruyere Mushroom Turkey Burger
Gruyere mushroom turkey burgers are moist and flavorful. You won’t miss your all beef burgers after you try this leaner burger. > I usually cook beef burgers, because we just prefer the taste to leaner meats. I do buy grass fed organic beef if it’s available. I recently found the perfect way to prepare turkey…
Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
This year I attempted to grow eggplant. I grew about a half dozen small eggplants from two plants. That’s not too bad for a first attempt. I usually make eggplant roll ups, however the variety I grew was much smaller and difficult to roll up! So, I decided to grill the eggplant for a meatless,…
Lower Calorie Shrimp Scampi
My favorite go-to meal that everyone loves in our house is Shrimp Scampi. I think I like this dish more than anyone. On the rare occasion that we go out to dinner, shrimp scampi is my choice (if it’s on the menu)! What makes scampi so yummy? It’s the butter of course and lots of…