Spicy Turkey Bake
My inspiration for this dish was something that had lots of protein, veggies, color, and a little bit of spice! I made this for the first time back in August… Read more Spicy Turkey Bake →
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
This spring and summer, I’ve developed a love for creating and developing my own recipes! I’m planning to share many of them with you and am choosing to start with… Read more Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars →
So, how did I lose 25 pounds?
Lately, I’ve received a lot of questions asking how and what I ate to lose 25 pounds back in 2015. And the short answer is: everything! 🙂 Now, I know that’s not… Read more So, how did I lose 25 pounds? →
My Famous Homemade Taco Salad
Kyle and I have gotten into the whole “Taco Tuesday” routine – I make him taco boats (similar to regular tacos), and I make myself a taco salad. I love… Read more My Famous Homemade Taco Salad →
Post-Workout Shake
One of my favorite ways to refuel after a workout is to drink a cold protein shake. There are so many different ways to make shakes and I think I’ve finally perfected mine!… Read more Post-Workout Shake →
Cranberry Feta Pinwheels
Kyle and I went to my parents house in CT for Easter weekend. I made Cranberry Feta Pinwheels as an appetizer and they were delicious! I found this recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything. Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries 8 oz. cream cheese (I used light cream cheese) 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup chopped green onion 3 large flour tortillas (I used spinach to add a pop of color) Steps: Combine cranberries, cream cheese, feta cheese, and green onion in a bowl. Mix well. 2.… Read more Cranberry Feta Pinwheels →
Kahlua Fudge
Every year growing up, my mom would make a holiday treat for all her friends. Some years it was lemon cookies, other years it was biscotti, but one year she made… Read more Kahlua Fudge →
Staying on Track During the Holidays
As we enter into the holiday season, there are temptations to veer off the “healthy eating track” around almost every corner. Temptations such as pie, candy, bread, holiday drinks, alcohol.. Plus, the fact that it gets dark before 5:00pm doesn’t help. So, how can you stay motivated during the holidays? Below are a few tips/tricks I’ve used and am planning to use this holiday season. 1. Think before you eat. As your hand is reaching out for a frosted Christmas cookie, think to yourself, “do I NEED this?”. 9/10 chances, the answer will… Read more Staying on Track During the Holidays →
