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…
Main Dishes
Monday Meal Ideas – Seafood Recipes
Seafood is a great source of lean protein. Seafood is also a wonderful source of omega 3 fatty acids. Some varieties of fish are also sources of calcium and other nutrients. I recommend eating seafood at least once a week, if not more often. Many of my clients love fish and other seafood, but are…
Monday Meal Ideas – Chicken Recipes
The majority of my patients and clients are attempting weight loss. One of the most common lean proteins that they eat is chicken. So many times I have heard a clients say “if I eat any more chicken I will grow wings and cluck”. Chicken is a perfect low fat protein, but eating the same…
Quick Meal Ideas for Busy Families {Weekly Health Inspired Meal Ideas #1}
For a few months a ran a Monday Meal Plan series. I am switching up a bit and changing the series to Weekly Health Inspired Meal Ideas. I do plan meals, but often schedules change and plans have to change. I also do not have the time to cook multiple new meals each week. Our family…
Curry Chicken Recipe – Friday Favorites
Do you struggle with lack of time to make dinner? Quick and easy recipes are a must for busy families. T.F Silly Good makes delicious sauces that can help you make a quick, yet exciting meal in minutes. I used their Red Curry from their Sassy Indian sauce line to make this Curry Chicken dish….
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,…
Shrimp Scampi – Recipe Redux
It’s time again for the monthly Recipe Redux recipe share. This month’s theme is “Back to the Dinner Table“. “After the hustle and bustle of the holiday/vacation season, August is the time many families get ‘back to routine.’ Show us your favorite recipe to help families get ‘back to the dinner table.’ It might be a…
Sriracha Shrimp with Zoodles
Zoodles or noodle made from sliced zucchini have become a popular replacement for pasta. Whether you need to follow a gluten free diet, need low carb, or just want to reduce calories zoodles give you the feel of pasta. It’s time again for the monthly recipe redux challenge. Check out all our past challenges at The…
Shrimp with Champagne Sauce {Friday Food Find}
A few months ago I received samples of sauces made by the T.F. Silly Good Company. I was sent a jar of Chiarla’s Bubbly Celebration and The Sassy Indian Red Curry. I have mentioned before that my husband refuses to eat anything with curry, so I will definitely try the Sassy Indian Red Curry when he is away…
Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice baked potatoes can be used as a side dish or a meal on it’s own. Twice baked potatoes are something that I have only made a few times. Why? Despite how delicious they are they take awhile to cook. Frankly, I usually do not make baked potatoes either, because they take so long. For…
Apple Chicken
Apples and chicken seem to go well together. I love chicken and apples in a salad, but have never tried to make them in a cooked entrée. Since I am swimming in apples from our recent trip to the orchard I have plenty of apples to use. Chicken is always the protein we seem to…
Chicken with Mushroom Rice {emeals recipe}
Today is my son’s 11th birthday. Through the years he has been a picky eater. When he was 18 months old he went on a cruise with us. On a cruise there is tons of food and pretty much anything you could possible want. He lived on Cheerios, which we brought on to the ship…
Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Cream {emeals recipe}
I have been an eMeals blogger for over the past year. Each week I receive a weeks worth of low calorie recipes. I love the fast recipes especially. Three times per week I work as a bariatric dietitian at a local hospital. By the time I leave work and pick up both kids it’s about…
Lasagna Roll Ups {Recipe}
I love lasagna roll ups. I first made them over 5 years ago after I watched Rachel Ray make them. Lately I have seen various versions of lasagna roll ups popping up on Facebook and Pinterest, so I thought I would share how I make my them. For just the four of us I make…
Freeze Summer Berries
This year I have been trying to enjoy fruit that is in season as much as possible. Strawberries were at their peak in June and blueberries are currently being picked at local farms here in Pennsylvania. I wanted to still enjoy these wonderful berries 6 months from now. This summer is the first time I…