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Sometimes you just have to have a big ole bowl of pasta :) But if you choose whole wheat or gluten free pasta, load it up with a bunch of veggies and lean protein, you don't have to feel too guilty...So next time that a craving for pasta hits, try my Light 'n Creamy Rottini with Shrimp and Veggies. … [Read more...]
Mustard Glazed Salmon is a flavorful way to prepare heart-healthy salmon. Dijon mustard, lemon, garlic and fresh herbs make a quick glaze for roast salmon. Use the glaze on broccoli as well and roast add some brown rice and you have a complete meal on the table that you can feel good about and enjoy!! … [Read more...]
Spicy Saucy Slow Cooker Chili is an easy and healthy recipe that will certainly warm you up on these chilly (pun intended) nights. Just throw all the ingredients in your slow cooker and 8 hours later you will have bellyful of spicy, yummy goodness that you can feel good about too! Go ahead and get that second helping and don't even feel a little bad about it :-) … [Read more...]
My first full week back to working out daily and really focusing on proper nutrition. Did I mention that my shoulders, back and abs are killing me? Even sitting down :) Then I stand up and oh ya there are quads screaming at me! It's a good thing and I already feel better :) Today I am going to share my Parmesan Crusted Tilapia & Spinach-Parmesan Quinoa with you. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and is so good and good for you!! I hope you enjoy it... … [Read more...]
Over the next few post, I will share with you my clean Thanksgiving side dishes. See I am in charge of the side dishes and my other family members take care of the turkey and the ham. Let's start with Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Instead of a calorie, sugar and fat laden typical sweet potato casserole, try this clean take. Healthy and still full of flavor! Give this a try at your Thanksgiving celebration. … [Read more...]
Set it and forget it! My Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Chicken recipe is healthy, quick and delicious. The sweet and savory flavors come together to make a healthy dish that is perfect for any weeknight. … [Read more...]
Lean boneless pork chops simmer all day long in the slow cooker in a delectable sauce featuring parmesan, honey and fresh herbs. Serve this slow cooker parmesan honey pork over brown rice and dinner is done! The perfect weeknight recipe to have dinner waiting on you when you walk in the door. Ten minutes in the morning and you will walk into a house that smells heavenly! … [Read more...]
Two of the all-time-best comfort foods come together to make one amazing dish called Chicken Cordon Bleu Mac and Cheese! Ok, now that I have your attention...I was even able to give it a Becky's Best Bite's spin, making it healthier without sacrificing taste. If my sister, the new mama, put her stamp of approval on it...I know it was a winner:) She is a Mac and Cheese connoisseur. … [Read more...]
I came over to visit my sister and my new nephew for a week. I made Quik'N'Easy Chicken Risotto for my first night here because I wanted to spend as much time with him as possible. Also with a hint of fall in the air here in the south, I was craving something filling and belly-warming but quick and easy. I love risottos but they are somewhat labor intensive...a labor of love if you ask me but I was up for the challenge to make a risotto quicker and easier. My take on this risotto has the creaminess of risotto but no cream or butter, filling protein with the chicken and fresh veggies to finish it up. … [Read more...]
I love to repurpose leftovers so that you can cook once and eat twice with ease. Daddy Steak Fajitas are a great way to make sure that leftover Daddy Steak from Sunday dinner doesn't go to waste. Slice and saute steak with peppers, onions, mushrooms and fajita seasoning to make Monday night dinner a breeze. … [Read more...]
Lighter Creamed Chicken & Cornbread is a recipe make-over from a woman that I work with at the art center. The original recipe called for 8 TBSP of butter and heavy cream but we fixed that! … [Read more...]
Fresh herbs and parmesan cheese come together to make a delightful Herb Parmesan Stuffed Chicken. Tastes like something from a restaurant, but easy enough for any weekday night. Thanks to the fresh herbs and parmesan cheese, it has tons of flavor but it's light on calories and fat. In under an hour, you can have a crave-worthy meal that will please the entire family. … [Read more...]
Slow cooker mushroom ranch chicken came together using ingredients that I had in the house that needed to be used up. I was out of town all weekend visiting my sister and my new nephew, Z. It was a monday morning and I needed to throw something together for dinner. The beauty of a slow cooker is that you can throw a hodgepodge of ingredients together in the morning and come home to dinner:-) … [Read more...]
An egg white veggie scramble is a meal that serves a multitude of purposes. It can be made for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks. It is super easy and super healthy. An egg white veggie scramble is also very versatile. You can really use any combination of veggies that you have in the frig, pantry, frozen or straight from the garden. They can be fresh, leftover; really whatever you have that needs to be eaten:-) The only other must have ingredient is eggs or egg whites. … [Read more...]
Roasted Garlic White Chicken Pizza made in a slow cooker! Do I have your attention now? Slow roasted garlic and chicken come together with a healthier version of a white sauce with red onion and cilantro sprinkled on top make a skinnyish pizza that the whole family will love. Best of all thanks to the slow cooker, it comes together in a snap. … [Read more...]
Slow cooker balsamic french dip sandwiches...doesn't that just make your mouth water? I know it does for me!! It couldn't be easier to put together a beefy, cheesy and juicy sandwich on the table. Some days you just need a nice satisfying sandwich to end a long day. I really enjoy balsamic vinegar and the nice punch that it brings to recipes. … [Read more...]
This recipe for Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken requires ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. It's a staple for a crazy weekday night but tastes like it should be for special occasions. It couldn't be easier, just dump all the ingredients into your slow cooker before work, set it to low and come home to a house that smells heavenly!!! … [Read more...]
In the warmer months (which here in the south is 9 months out of the year), I love fresh, light, yet flavorful dishes! My Skinny Shrimp Scampi is one of those dishes. Garlic, lemon, wine, shrimp and pasta...it comes together in 15 minutes, healthy and good for any night that you need to get dinner on the table pronto! … [Read more...]
Do you ever have those days when you've got about 10 minutes before you need to head out the door and you suddenly remember that you didn't put anything together for dinner? Well this recipe is good for such occasions. Crockpot Chicken and Mushrooms comes together quick and easy. Because it is a crock pot meal, you set it and forget it! And best of all, you probably have all the ingredients right now...without a trip to the grocery store! Winner!!! … [Read more...]
Who doesn't love a good pizza? I really think it should be its own food group! Bread, cheese, what could be better? Well what if you could have those things and still call it healthy? My Pesto Pizza with Chicken can do just that... … [Read more...]
I love crockpot recipes! I love being able to throw all the ingredients in the crockpot in the morning and when I come home dinner is ready:) I work a lot of evenings with my day job because of the events that we host, so it is really convenient to have dinner ready at the time that my family likes to eat...no matter what time I get home. My Easy Crockpot Pulled Pork is a good one and very easy. … [Read more...]
Marinated Grilled Chicken...one of my favs! My dad created this marinate years ago that we use all the time for any meat that is going on the grill. It's a summer staple. Well since we live in the south, we use the outdoor grill year-round, so I guess for us it is an "All Season Staple." It is really easy, with only 3 ingredients and works with chicken, steak, pork chops and probably just about anything...I paired it tonight with some of the creamed corn that we put up this summer. If you missed the post on how to cream corn, you can find it here. Then just simple steamed asparagus as our green item. … [Read more...]
*My affiliate links are used in this post. However this does not influence or change my opinion. Thanks for using them and helping support my family and my blog!* Did you have leftover pesto from yesterday's Jerk Rub Grilled Mahi Mahi with Sweet Pepper Pesto? Or like me, have a garden that is over flowing with herbs? Well I have the answer for you! You can freeze your pesto:) And I don't mean all in one container that you have to thaw out each time you want a scoop or two. I'm going to show you how, I know, crazy right? … [Read more...]
This is one to add to the weeknight rotation, a slow cooker spicy spaghetti, that is a one pot wonder! Ten minutes in the morning before work and you've got dinner:) Inspired by this recipe but adapted to make it my own. … [Read more...]
