I don’t think I’m the only one craving soup right now…enough said. Let’s just focus on getting our veggies! This soup is chock full of ’em along with a healthy dose of lean ground turkey to help you feel full and satisfied. When the pesto melts into the soup it adds a beautiful richness and … Turkey and Winter Vegetable Soup with Walnut Pesto and Sourdough Croutons
After a couple weeks of what felt like a comfort food fest, my husband and I agreed that we definitely are ready to lighten up our meals a bit (without sacrificing flavor, of course). One of our favorite quick meals is pork tenderloin. It’s super lean and protein-packed, and, when rubbed with a variety of … Pan-Seared Pork and Peppers
Welp, I think I cursed myself for saying it would never snow. Living on the lakeshore it’s almost guaranteed that when the forecast says snow, it means SNOW. This type of weather always has me craving a warm meal. This baked oatmeal is basically dessert for breakfast, but with way less sugar as well as … Apple Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
If there is one food that Josh and I love snacking on it’s olives. For Christmas I got him a large jar of olive salad (we get each other some interesting stocking gifts…) and we love it on burgers so I decided to take the flavors up a level. The sweet and spicy sweet potato … Olive Burger and Sweet Potato Wraps
I love avocados and because they’re so nutritionally dense, it’s good to use them in lots of dishes, not just guacamole. For example, this week I taught a group of cooking class students how to make a sweet and spicy chocolate avocado pudding and even the picky eaters went back for seconds. In this recipe, … Honey-Orange Glazed Salmon with Crunchy Avocado Slaw
Christmas is almost here! I always look forward to brunch with my family and that meal almost always includes some sort of egg casserole. Since it is technically almost winter (even though it’s mid-60s outside…), I decided to use seasonal root veggies in this dish which get super sweet and caramel-y when roasted and are … Caramelized Root Veggie Egg Bake with Bacon and Gruyere
Weeknight meals are meant to be quick and simple, but that doesn’t mean they should lack nutritional value or flavor. Stuffed shells are a family favorite, but they normally are stuffed with cheese only. I decided to add turkey sausage for a protein punch, giardiniera for a slightly spicy kick and arugula for a peppery … Italian Turkey Sausage and Arugula Stuffed Shells
Holiday baking is underway! While I have fond memories of baking Christmas cookies with my family, I don’t crave those as much anymore because they’re SO sweet (sugar cookies with loads of frosting…). These energy bites are lower in sugar and filled with good-for-you ingredients like fresh cranberries and cocoa. Have these for breakfast, dessert … No-Bake Cocoa Cranberry Energy Bites
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s nice to keep some healthy, protein packed recipes on the menu to round things out. This salad comes together in no time and is so delicious thanks to the sweet and salty dressing. Serve this at dinner with grilled chicken or pack it up for a perfectly … Edamame Cashew Salad with Honey-Tahini Dressing
I’m not even sure where to start with this one – all I can say is it’s probably one of the best soups I’ve made. It’s so creamy and there’s no cream added. The secret weapon are pureed white beans which thicken the soup perfectly. The wonderful fresh flavors of sweet potato and apple make … Sweet Potato and Apple Soup with Crispy Shallots
