I love coming up with making pizza recipes that also provide nutrition. This pizza is packed to the brim with yummy veggies and fresh herbs with just a sprinkle of cheese to hold everything together. The creamy goat cheese and spinach mixture that is spread onto the crust before the pizza sauce is really what … “Go Green” Pizza
Growing up with a sister who has diabetes, we were always doing our best to watch carbs and make sure there were desserts she could enjoy as well. Her go-to dessert that she would prepare for us was what she called “5-minute mousse” which was simply sugar free pudding and whipped topping. It’s the easiest … Cherry and Pomegranate Chocolate Mousse Parfaits
As the nights become longer and the windy and colder days become more frequent, nothing beats a comforting, good-for-you meal. This dish has so many layers of flavor. Fresh veggies and herbs, red wine and warming spices like paprika and cayenne bring this dish to life. The chicken mixture is fine to be eaten all … Creamy Paprika Chicken with Egg Noodles
My squash love continues…and how could I resist? Butternut squash is one of my absolute favorites. It’s sweet and creamy flavor becomes magical when roasted and the crispy squash cubes add the perfect “bite” to this pasta. Kale and butternut squash are a great pairing and this dish is sure to satisfy picky eaters. It’s … Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Creamy Kale Pesto
Although some people don’t enjoy the taste of squash, I say they just haven’t had it prepared correctly. My grandparents always had acorn squash growing in their garden so it was a staple on our holiday dinner table. This morning we ventured to a pumpkin patch where they were selling a wide variety of squash … Stuffed Squash
While I’m not the biggest dessert person, I can never resist sweet baked apples and a warm, crumbly crust. Cinnamon whisky (aka Fireball – cue the Pitbull dance party) can be seen at pretty much any football tailgate these days, but since I had a bottle in the freezer, I figured why not bake with … Whiskey Apple Crumble
I’ve had several requests for gluten-free recipes lately, especially for kids. Chicken tenders are a favorite of my grown-up child (my husband, Josh) so I figured I would take what is normally a very simple recipe and amp it up with Thai flavors. The coconut and lemongrass add an awesome flavor punch and the Chex … Coconut Chicken Tenders with Red Curry Dipping Sauce
Today was a picture-perfect fall day. I look forward to going to the apple orchards every year because eating the apples straight from the tree reminds me of my grandpa’s garden. Honeycrisp apples are at their peak of freshness right now and who can resist those? They’re the perfect balance of sweet and tart and … Turkey-Apple Meatball Subs
I love the cool, crisp morning air that awakens us on Saturday mornings to cheer on our favorite teams (Go Green! Go White!). I believe I have some good experience with tailgating, and I know that the day needs to start with a good, hearty meal. These breakfast burritos are the perfect combination of protein, … Tailgate Breakfast Burritos
Fall is right around the corner and apparently that means everyone is overjoyed with the fact that means we can eat pumpkin again! As a dietitian, I love using canned pumpkin year-round since it’s such a nutrient dense ingredient. But tis the season for the autumn smells to fill the house and this pumpkin granola … Maple Pumpkin Granola
