These Skinny 1 SP Dill Pickle Jalapeño Poppers are making me dance. They are perfect appetizer for game day and you won't have any of the guilt because they are baked and not fried! I've also slimmed it down by using reduced fat cheese and skipping the breadcrumbs. This recipe makes 10 poppers! How perfect are these for game days?! Skinny Dill Pickle Jalapeño Poppers These Jalapeño Poppers will satisfy your craving without adding to the waistline! 5 jalapeños5 tbsp ... [ Read More ]
2 Ingredient LaCroix Blondies
You guys went WILD for the LaCroix brownies I concocted! When my friends at Kodiak Cakes sent me a box of these Blondies, I knew I had to whip up some LaCroix Blondies. You are going to LOVE this take on LaCroix brownies! These LaCroix Blondies are perfect if you love brownies that are a little more on the gooey side. For the LaCroix flavor, I'd recommend Coconut because the flavor isn't very noticeable. I tried lemon and it had a little bit too much lemon aftertaste than I like. Let me know ... [ Read More ]
Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice
Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice INSIDE a pineapple!!! This dish is truly one of the greatest things I’ve ever made. If you count points on WW, everything in this dish is 0 points except the rice and bacon. It’s just full of flavor and SO EASY TO MAKE. This recipe made 4 servings. Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice This dish is not only beautiful but very tasty and easy to make! 1 Pineapple3 strips Bacon (chopped up)1/2 Onion (chopped)1 Green Pepper (diced)8 oz Baby Bella ... [ Read More ]
Unfried Shaved Steak Fajita Eggrolls
I'm the self-proclaimed queen of the un-fried (or air fried) egg rolls! For some time now, I've wanted to create a fajita style one and these could not have come out any better. So simple and SO delicious! Who is going to make these this week?! Unfried Shaved Steak Fajita Eggrolls Indulge in these steak fajita eggrolls without having them un-fried! 1/2 lb Raw Steak (any cut you like)1 Red Onion1 Red PepperMushrooms (handful)1 Avocado4 tbsp Coconut Aminos1 tbsp Olive Oil1 tbsp ... [ Read More ]
UnFried Crispy Chicken Crust Pizza
I had this crispy chicken crust pizza out at a restaurant in NYC and I’ve been dreaming of recreating it ever since. I mean, COME ON - combining chicken parmesan and pizza? GENIUS! Not only did I completely nail it, but I made my unfried crispy chicken crust pizza SIGNIFICANTLY healthier by cutting out deep frying in oil! Oh my GAWD. How delicious does this sound?! I cannot wait to make this again and do a BBQ version! Tell me what flavors you'd like to try in the comments! UnFried ... [ Read More ]
Guilt-Free 2 Ingredient LaCroix Brownies
I've heard so much about diet cola brownies, but with all the chemicals that coke can contain, I knew there had to be a healthier way to get the same great flavor. That's where LaCroix comes in! LaCroix provides the same carbonation needed for that fluffy, light texture, but cuts out all the not so good for you ingredients. I love hacking recipes to make them lighter, and this recipe removes the oil and egg from brownies making them a much healthier choice! Not to mention, Diet Coke contains ... [ Read More ]
NYC Kids Club is Coming to Chicago!
If you've been following along, you know Elia and I made a trip to New York City in September to check out NY Kids Club. They are heading to Chicago early next year and I wanted to see what they were all about! Simply put, we had the absolute BEST time while we were there and it didn't take long for me to realize that this is where Elia needs to go to Preschool. Look how much fun this little nugget had! What I loved most about our visit, was seeing how the arts are such an integral part of ... [ Read More ]
Dress for Fall (without any effort at all!)
If you know anything about me, you know I'm all about making life easy. Whether it's cooking, mom hacks or fashion, I'm all about keeping things really simple and affordable. Since it's finally starting to feel like fall around these parts, it's time to officially change over my wardrobe. One of my favorite things to do is to repurpose pieces from the spring/summer and make them work for fall. Not only does it save money, but it makes life a heck of a lot easier. A really easy ways of doing ... [ Read More ]
Pulled Pork “Ice Cream Cone”
Does anyone else have a husband who is completely football obsessed? The only benefit to football season for me, is the fact that I get to create and eat yummy food! As a new Mom, I don't have the same amount of prep/cook time that I used to, so I'm all about creating something simple. Last weekend, I came up with these pulled pork "ice cream cones" using Curly's BBQ Sauceless Pulled Pork and they were a total hit. The reason I love Curly's BBQ Pork is because it comes completely pre-cooked ... [ Read More ]
An Afternoon with Elia and Me
If you ask any Mom, most of them will tell you that having a routine for your baby or toddler is a key factor for success. Not only does the predictability make them a happier baby, but it helps you figure out which chunks of time you will have available to do other things (like shower). The mornings are usually a breeze for us since she wakes up at 7:30 and goes back to sleep from 9:30am-11am. The afternoons, however, are a bit more difficult to navigate since I have about 4 hours before she ... [ Read More ]
