Over the last few months, my 2.5 year old has gotten really excited about helping out in the kitchen. Truthfully, I feel like the luckiest Mom in the world because, as you know, my favorite thing to do is cook! With her new found love for the kitchen, I'm always trying to think of new kid-friendly (but mom-approved) recipes to cook and eat with her. Our latest creation has me jumping up for joy because it combines two of our favorite foods, everything bagels and chicken tenders! With just ... [ Read More ]
Skinny Dill Pickle Jalapeño Poppers
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 ]
5 Dinner Recipes for just $50!
It’s no surprise that Peapod has become a staple in our house. Between the incredible quality and the convenience, using Peapod for all your grocery needs is a win-win for everyone. Especially this mama’s sanity. I was challenged to create a weeks worth of meals for just $50 (an average of $10 per meal)! Browsing through Peapod, I couldn’t believe how inexpensive and easy it was to find ingredients to truly put these recipes over the top. On top of it, I was able to include an ingredient from ... [ Read More ]
Thanksgiving Inspired Toasts
This year, I hosted my first Thanksgiving! With Dan and I being in different states than our families, we have always traveled to one of them to celebrate. This year, we decided to start a tradition of our own and gather around our dining table right here in Chicago. I wasn't worried about the meal itself (I live to cook), but I've been trying to think of what to do with all these leftovers. I thought it could be fun to "get ahead of the game" and use some of the Thanksgiving meal as part of ... [ Read More ]
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bowls
It's officially fall and I couldn't be more excited to bring on those pumpkin spice flavors! "Bowls" of all types make me so happy because I loves to customize my meal and mix and match lots of yummy flavors. I've been pushing myself to eat a heartier breakfast and Irish oats have been a huge help with that. They're quick, delicious and VERY satiating (aka I don't find myself reaching for a snack only an hour later.) These oats coupled with the fall weather had me inspired to put together a ... [ Read More ]