This 30-minute chicken wonton stir fry uses store-bought wontons and a quick homemade stir fry sauce. It’s packed with veggies and flavor! 213 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Chicken Wonton Stir Fry Recipe I hit the jackpot with this wonton stir fry, which means that it earns a place on my family’s favorite…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 102}
We’re diving into summertime produce with this week’s healthy meal plan. Zucchini, corn and tomatoes for days! While I’m posting a full meal plan for this week, the truth is that I won’t be cooking any of it. We’re hopping on a plane headed south to enjoy some family time, wallow in the California waves…
Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Little Potatoes
Zucchini noodles with pesto and Little potatoes are the perfect way to use up all of your summertime produce! Healthy, delicious side dish. 139 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP. Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. Zucchini noodles with pesto and Little potatoes epitomize summer! In…
Roasted Tomato Crostini with Avocado
As if roasted tomato crostini aren’t good enough on their own. Add some smashed avocado and basil for your new favorite summertime appetizer. 52 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Roasted Tomato Crostini with Avocado Roasted tomato crostini embody everything that’s right with summertime. They highlight fresh seasonal produce, they’re a breeze to make…
Shrimp Puttanesca Rice Bowl Recipe
Easy rice bowl recipe! This classic Italian puttanesca sauce is simmered with shrimp and ladled over rice for an easy, healthy meal. 336 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP Shrimp Puttanesca Rice Bowl Recipe The beauty of an easy rice bowl recipe is that you can make top it with almost anything to suit your…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 101}
This week’s healthy meal plan includes plenty of recipes that will appeal to your family across the board – vegetarian, seafood, chicken and more! The weather in the Pacific Northwest is keeping us on our toes, which makes me rethink my meal planning each night. Hot and sunny on one day – that means grilling,…
Veggie Omelette with Zucchini & Caramelized Onions
This veggie omelette packs in a ton of flavor and is ready in less than 20 minutes. It’s perfect for brunch or a quick, healthy dinner! 163 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Veggie Omelette with Zucchini & Caramelized Onions This Veggie Omelette is inspired by my youngest son (T). When he was 10…
Cashew Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Cashew shrimp is always a favorite takeout meal, but it’s super simple (and healthier!) to make at home. Cook up a batch and serve as lettuce wraps for a light meal or appetizers. 169 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Cashew Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Cashew shrimp lettuce wraps have all of the flavor of your…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 100}
Week 100 of my Healthy Meal Plans includes both meat-filled and vegetarian dinner ideas, each with nutritional information and Weight Watchers SmartPoints. Week 100 of my healthy meal plans is here! I know how easy it is to get stuck in a dinner rut. Believe me, it happens to me all the time – cooking…
Quinoa, Avocado & Blueberry Salad Recipe
Punch up the flavors of your summertime meal with a dose of this Quinoa, Avocado & Blueberry Salad, finished off with feta cheese & a tangy lime vinaigrette. The perfect potluck salad! 121 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Quinoa, Avocado & Blueberry Salad Recipe This Quinoa, Avocado and Blueberry Salad sparked a debate…
Salmon Panzanella Salad Recipe
Classic panzanella salad transforms into a dinner salad with the addition of perfectly cooked salmon. Tons of veggies and even more flavor make this a summertime favorite! 377 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP This salmon panzanella salad recipe highlights sweet-as-candy summertime tomatoes in a traditional Italian bread salad that gets turned on its…
Ten 30-Minute Healthy Dinner Recipes
Bring out these 30-minute healthy dinner recipes on those busy weeknights. They are life-savers! Ten 30-Minute Healthy Dinner Recipes Healthy dinner ideas are a must for keeping me on track during the week. Last night I resorted to canned soup. I could pretend that I was being a good mum, serving something that went down…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 99}
Dive into this week’s healthy meal plan for everything from a much-loved pasta salad to an easy turkey rice casserole. The boys and I just got back from a 5-day jaunt to Victoria to visit my parents. The weather was glorious and we managed to fit in a beach day, a trip to the small…
Buffalo Grilled Potato Skewers Recipe
Kick up your side dish game with these Buffalo Grilled Potato Skewers. Drizzled with a yogurt blue cheese sauce, they’re perfect for summertime entertaining. 72 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. Camping, beach barbecues and picnics – that’s what…
Shrimp Corn Tomato Salad Recipe
Serve up this Shrimp Corn Tomato Salad as a main dish or offer it as a side dish at your next backyard barbecue. Tons of flavor with so little effort! 183 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Shrimp Corn Tomato Salad Recipe Nothing says summertime like a corn tomato salad. And when you add…
Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe
Keep this Cilantro Lime Dressing on hand to toss with your salad or drizzle is on top of shrimp or fish tacos. Easy, zippy & versatile! 49 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe Homemade dressings and vinaigrettes are simple to make and always worth the effort. This cilantro lime dressing recipe…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 98}
Mid-summer meal planning means a mixture of quick dinner salads, healthy grilling recipes and plenty of fresh produce. This week’s plan highlights all of that! It’s been quite a week around here! My younger son climbed Mount Adams, the second highest peak in Washington state, with his friend’s family. Unfortunately, they had to turn around…
Skillet Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe
Every home cook needs a go-to healthy pasta recipe, with a great homemade tomato sauce. This chicken penne pasta takes just 30 minutes, from stovetop to table. 240 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Skillet Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe Skillet chicken penne pasta fits right into my penchant for 30-minute meals. As you may…
Blackberry Maple Iced Tea Recipe
Brewing your own iced tea is easier than you could imagine. Use summertime fruit, such as blackberries, to make a low sugar, healthier version. 55 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Blackberry Maple Iced Tea Recipe It wasn’t until the Snapple phenomenon hit when I was in high school that I actually started to…
Blueberry & Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe
Sweet and savory bites that you can make in about 10 minutes! These blueberry & goat cheese crostini are fantastic for last-minute summertime entertaining. 45 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Blueberry & Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe Goat cheese crostini are one of the easiest ways to whip up a plate full of sweet…