Keep these healthy homemade ice pops on hand all summer long! Five ingredients or less, featuring sweet, fresh fruit. 27 calories and 0 Weight Watchers SP Homemade ice pops with fresh fruit are a treat that the kids will love and the adults can indulge in when the days start heating up. No preservatives, additives…
Strawberry Salad with Feta & Basil
It doesn’t feel like an exaggeration to call this the best Strawberry Salad recipe – at least according to my family! Mixed greens, feta cheese and fresh basil, and a light vinaigrette bring it all together. 176 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP While this strawberry salad recipe is everything that a salad should be…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 136}
This week’s healthy meal plan features both comfort foods and grilled meals, both meat and meatless. A little something for everyone! It’s been quite the week around here. On the positive side, our youngest turned 16 – where does the time go?! He received video messages, telephone calls and cupcake deliveries from friend and families,…
Hoisin Chicken Quesadillas with Veggies
Hoisin Chicken Quesadillas received more “yum”s and other happy sounds from my family than anything else I’ve made this month! 248 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP Quesadilla ingredients are rarely traditional in our house, and these Hoisin Chicken Quesadillas are no exception. Some favorites are breakfast quesadillas and vegetable quesadillas with goat cheese. But…
20 Healthy Avocado Recipes
When avocado season hits, you can never have enough healthy avocado recipes on hand to take advantage of the creamy fruit. Appetizers, entrees and more! Healthy avocado recipes get a lot of play in my house. As much as we love a bowl of guacamole for dipping, avocados also star in everything from avocado toast…
Fresh Strawberry Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe
Perfect for Mother’s Day or happy hour on any day! The classic Tom Collins cocktail get a twist with some fresh strawberry puree. Fruity & delicious! This Strawberry Tom Collins cocktail stole my heart the first time I tasted it. What better way to start off the backyard party season than with a cooling cocktail…
Thai Veggie Naan Bread Pizza Recipe
Naan bread pizza is favorite around here, and this Thai Veggie version (hello, peanut sauce!) knocks it out of the park with flavor. 295 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SP This Thai Veggie Naan Bread Pizza recipe is being added onto the most popular recipe list in our house – Thai-inspired recipes! Whether it’s this…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 135}
More healthy dinner recipes in this week’s meal plan. Vegetarian, chicken, salmon and pork all take center stage. I hope everyone’s staying healthy and doing well. It was an exciting week around here because our eldest son officially committed to the University of Washington for the fall semester. We have a Husky in the house!…
Roasted Salmon with Avocado Salsa Recipe
15-minute dinner recipe! This amazing Roasted Salmon with Avocado Salsa recipe is fantastic for entertaining or an easy weeknight meal. 345 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP. Thank you to California Avocados for helping me share this recipe with you. This Salmon with Avocado Salsa combines two of my favorite ingredients in one healthy dinner…
Mediterranean Chicken Couscous Salad Bowls
Easy meal for 2 (can be doubled or tripled)! These healthy Mediterranean Chicken Couscous Salad Bowls are drizzled with a delicious hummus dressing. 375 calories and 8 Weight Watchers SP These Mediterranean Chicken Couscous Salad Bowls are the perfect way to put a rotisserie chicken or poached chicken breasts to work for you! It incorporates…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 134}
Dive into this week’s healthy meal, which includes vegetarian, chicken & seafood recipes. Plus, each recipe includes substitution suggestions to make use of your pantry ingredients. Like many of you, I’ve done my fair share of baking over the past few weeks. Two batches of banana nut muffins, a loaf of banana bread (yep –…
English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich with Pepper Jelly
This English muffin breakfast sandwich is what egg lovers’ dream are made of – a little sweet, a little savory and a lot of flavor! 255 calories and 6 Weight Watchers SP This English muffin breakfast sandwich easily falls into two categories: quick on-the-go breakfast recipe and healthy brunch recipe. Whenever you decide to eat…
Pesto Turkey Stuffed Shells Recipe
This pesto turkey stuffed shells recipe is lightened up with one of my favorite baked pasta tricks. They were an immediate hit with my whole family! 321 calories and 9 Weight Watchers SP These ground turkey stuffed shells received the ultimate praise from my two teenaged boys. They wordlessly wolfed down the shells I served…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 133}
Vegetarian, chicken and salmon recipes…there’s a bit of everything in this week’s meal plan, each recipe including substitution suggestions to make the most of what you have on hand. So many people are cooking right now and trying out recipes and techniques that they’ve never had time to test out. My focaccia bread recipe is…
Roasted Mushrooms with Rosemary & Garlic Recipe
These easy roasted mushrooms with rosemary and garlic are fantastic on their own, but would also make the perfect mix-in for salads or pasta dishes. 89 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP I can not tell a lie. I ate the entire bowl of these oven roasted mushrooms in five minutes flat. This is…
Skinny Banana Bread Recipe with Blueberries
You would never guess that this Skinny Banana Bread with Blueberries has a fraction of the calories and fat of a traditional banana bread recipe. Tender with a ton of flavor! 139 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP A slice or two of skinny banana bread, packed with blueberries, is all I need to brighten…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 132}
There are plenty of dinnertime suggestions – all with ingredient substitution options – in this week’s meal plan. As usual, there’s a mix of meat and meatless meals. I hope that all of you are staying healthy. This is a challenging time for so many and my heart goes out to those who have lost…
Crustless Asparagus Quiche Recipe with Feta Cheese
Celebrate the arrival of spring with this easy crustless asparagus quiche recipe. You’ll never guess what the secret ingredient is to lighten it up! 108 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP This Crustless Asparagus Quiche is a great way to celebrate the return of springtime vegetables. Not only does it make a pretty presentation and…
Vegan Chickpea Curry {Slow Cooker}
This slow cooker vegan chickpea curry recipe has been a long-time favorite in our house. It’s packed with nutrients and flavor! Plus, it’s a breeze to make. 181 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Vegan Chickpea Curry is not just for those follow a plant-based diet. While I prepare my share of chicken and…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 131}
More healthy recipe ideas in this week’s meal plan. For every recipe, I included substitution suggestions in case ingredients are scarce. When ingredients are running short and grocery delivery times are backed up by several days, it’s helpful to have a list of recipe that are easy to adapt. For the week’s meal plan, I…
