Holiday showstopper! Wrapped in prosciutto and served alongside roasted rosemary potatoes, this prosciutto wrapped stuffed turkey breast is beyond delicious, and surprisingly easy to make. 268 calories and 6 Weight Watchers SP. Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. It takes a pretty spectacular recipe for my…
Toasted Brown Rice with Mushrooms & Thyme Recipe
Sometimes side dishes are the best part of the meal, and this Toasted Brown Rice with Mushrooms & Thyme recipe definitely falls into that category! 56 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP This brown rice with mushrooms will always be one of my favorite side dishes. As much as we love experimenting with different grains,…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 110}
Time for your weekly meal planning session! This week’s meal plan includes slow cooker, Instant Pot and vegetarian recipes. It’s a weekend of traditions from my two home countries. Tonight kicks off Homecoming with the annual football game, followed by the dance tomorrow night. This year, both of my boys are getting gussied up in…
Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs is always a family favorite. The lean meatballs are served in a delicious, easy homemade tomato sauce and clean-up is a breeze. Things have changed a little since I was a kid. Back then, when my mum asked me what I wanted for my birthday dinner, the answer was always…ALWAYS…spaghetti…
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas {+ Stovetop Directions}
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas with peppers and onions is a super quick, easy meal that the whole family loves. No worries if you don’t have a pressure cooker – stovetop instructions are included. 238 calories and 0 Weight Watchers SP Chicken Fajitas {Instant Pot} Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas is an easy crowd-pleasing recipe that can…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 109}
Fall is in full swing and we’re celebrating with comforting soups, stews and other hearty dishes in this week’s healthy meal plan. It’s been a week of tux fittings, corsage orders and planning for next weekend’s homecoming dance. First homecoming for my youngest and last for my oldest. Bittersweet, to say the least. I’ve learned…
Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Farro {+ Stovetop Directions}
Dig into this Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Farro for a dose of whole grains and lean protein. Stovetop instructions included. 336 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Instant Pot Chicken Stew Recipe with Farro Recipe Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Farro is the ultimate healthy comfort food, rich with lean protein and whole…
Apple Pie Homemade Granola Recipe
All of the flavors of fall are infused into this Apple Pie Homemade Granola recipe. Mix with yogurt, serve with milk or snack on a handful – versatile, healthy and delicious! 121 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Everybody needs a great homemade granola recipe in their repertoire and now I have two to…
25 Quick & Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Healthy breakfast ideas are a must for starting the day out right. And recipes are all easy to either quickly cook or grab and go on busy mornings. Quick and healthy breakfast ideas are a “must” for school mornings. If I had a dollar for every time my younger son suggested a box of donuts…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 108}
Soups, stew and casseroles – it’s a comfort food kind of healthy meal plan this week! Both main dish and side dish ideas included. Comfort foods are in order around here! It appears that we’ve skipped straight from summer to late fall in Seattle area. Rain, rain and more rain. When it rains, I make…
Balsamic Peppers and Onions Recipe
This balsamic peppers and onions recipe is so easy and versatile that we often make a double batch and store the leftovers in the freezer for another meal. Serve them on sausage, chicken or even pizza. 94 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP 94 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP This balsamic peppers…
Blackened Air Fryer Salmon Recipe with Cucumber-Avocado Salsa
Straight from Skinnytaste’s new cookbook, this Blackened Air Fryer Salmon recipe, topped off with a fresh cucumber-avocado salsa, has the perfect texture & just the right amount of heat. 340 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP This Blackened Air Fryer Salmon recipe is a new weeknight favorite around here! An Air Fryer, you say? Not…
Chai Hot Apple Cider Recipe {Crockpot}
This crockpot chai hot apple cider puts a little spin on the classic fall beverage. Five minutes of prep time and your kitchen will smell like autumn! 110 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Chai Hot Apple Cider Recipe {Crockpot} Nothing says fall like the scent of spiced hot apple cider wafting through the…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 107}
We’re getting into comfort food season and this week’s healthy meal plan has plenty of options, both meat and meatless. What a week! To start things off, my amazing husband ran his 18th marathon on Sunday, placing second out of 600 runners, finishing in 2 hours 45 minutes. Not too shabby for a 50-year old!…
Whole Wheat Carrot Muffin Recipe
Turn to this whole wheat carrot muffin recipe when you need a healthy snack in less than 30 minutes. They’re perfect for quick breakfasts, too! Only 178 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. There is one very good reason that I am sharing this carrot muffin recipe today. Today marks 20 years since I…
Turkey Mulligatawny Soup Recipe
Turkey mulligatawny soup is a great way to use up turkey leftovers. Substitute rotisserie chicken if you don’t have turkey. Tons of flavor in this dairy-free version! 238 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP Turkey Mulligatawny Soup Recipe While this Turkey Mulligatawny Soup recipe is ideal for using up Thanksgiving leftovers, its flavors are so…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 106}
This week’s healthy meal plan has a great mix of flavors – everything from curry spices to an easy hummus dressing. It features both vegetarian and light meat lovers’ meals! Last week was my husband’s 50th birthday and this week we have two more celebrations on the calendar – my eldest son’s 18th birthday and…
How to: Chop Parsley & Cilantro
Learn how to chop parsley and cilantro properly so you can prepare them in seconds when prepping your next meal. No need to pull the leaves off of the stems! When I first starting cooking, it took me forever to chop parsley and cilantro. Why? Because I picked all of the leaves off of the…
10 Vegan Soup Recipes
Looking for an easy meatless dinner recipe? These 10 Vegan Soup Recipes are some of my family’s favorites. Hearty and delicious, they are perfect on the chilliest night! Vegan soup recipes are a great way to go if you’re looking for easy meatless meal options. I don’t know about you guys, but soup is pretty…
Brown Rice Pilaf with Orzo
Brown rice pilaf with orzo is the side dish that goes with everything! Serve this easy whole grain side with everything from roast chicken to curry. 132 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Brown Rice Pilaf with Orzo Brown rice pilaf is one of those side dishes that everyone should have in their cooking repertoire….