This healthy Instant Pot beef stroganoff recipe is one of my favorite dinners. It is also low calorie and healthy while still tasting incredibly decadent and creamy. This is because I use corn starch as a thickener and add light sour cream. Your taste buds won't know...
You're going to love this Kung Pao Chicken Recipe which is just like the recipe from Panda Express, but better! I've been making stir-frys since I was a teenager and they are one of the most flavorful and healthy dinners you can make. Over the years I've perfected the...
This Tuscan Chopped Salad recipe I created will absolutely be the best chopped salad recipe you've ever tried. It's also incredibly healthy, filling, high in protein, low in calories, and full of flavor. I'll admit, I am typically not a huge fan of salads. I often...
This easy preserved lemon recipe is a great addition to many recipes. It can sometimes be difficult to find in stores, but it is so incredibly easy to make. It will also last in your fridge for up to 6 months. I use this ingredient often in my Moroccan Lemon Chicken...
This Butterscotch Apple Crisp Recipe is from the amazing Newport Beach restaurant Olea and their chef, Jared Cook. I first tried this dish during the holidays and new I had to make it for Christmas dinner. This is hands down one of the best I've ever had. I was so...
During the winter month, this Tuscan Minestrone Soup Recipe is the perfect comforting soup. This recipe variation uses Canadian Bacon instead of traditional bacon, making it a fantastic healthy meal to kick in those New Year resolutions. I also added one of my...
This Butterscotch and Kentucky Bourbon Ice Cream recipe is a serious crowd-pleaser. The best part is it uses no heavy cream or egg yolks! Over the holidays a relative had made homemade vanilla ice cream and it was pretty difficult to eat. It tasted more like I was...
This roasted carrots recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal. There are much sweeter versions of roasted carrot recipes, but I really love this more savory preparation. Brown butter sage sauce is so easy to make and pairs well with so many other dishes such as my...
This Tuscan Creamed Kale recipe is the perfect healthier alternative to creamed spinach. During Christmas, I always serve an English Prime Rib dinner with all the fixings. After such a heavy Thanksgiving, I've found ways over the years to make healthier versions of...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we have the perfect dish to impress your guests. Last week I enjoyed the new fall menu from Orange County's most wonderful restaurants Olea, Ironwood, and Vine which are all headed by executive chef...
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This healthy low calorie chicken tortilla soup with rotisserie chicken is so easy to make and delicious. It also makes a perfect meal for meal prepping and can be thrown in the freezer. I make this soup all the time whenever I...
If you're looking for super easy and quick breakfast options, this Overnight Chia Seed Breakfast Bowl is the tastiest! I make this overnight chia pudding almost weekly and it stores in the fridge for several days. Whenever we...
If you're living a keto or low carb lifestyle then this Keto Taco Bowl with cheese shell is going to be your new favorite meal prep lunch. After I discovered these new cheese wraps at my local grocery store, I couldn't wait to...
If your guy is anything like mine, then you're going to love this guide on how to make a Valentines Day Charcuterie Board with a video on how to make Salami Roses. My guys love charcuterie and wine. In...
This vegan minestrone soup is packed with healthy ingredients like celery, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, and spinach. It is then simmered in a flavorful Italian seasoned tomato broth. Vegan Minestrone Soup contains a variety of...
If you're looking for healthy breakfast ideas, this easy overnight oats protein packed recipe is perfect. It uses only 4 ingredients, is low calorie, and has 16g of protein with no added sugar. ...
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This article is sponsored by Wheatley Vodka During the summer months I love to enjoy fresh watermelon weekly and keep it stocked up in my home. One of my favorite indulgences is a refreshing watermelon cocktail made with...
