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…
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….
Turkey Panini Recipe with Apple, Cheddar & Arugula
This turkey panini recipe is always a favorite in our house. The simple mix of turkey, apple, Cheddar cheese and arugula is delightfully simple and tasty. 235 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP Turkey Panini Recipe with Apple, Cheddar & Arugula This turkey panini recipe is one of my favorite light lunchtime meals. Super quick…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 105}
This week’s healthy meal plan is a mixture of old favorites and new easy dinner recipes. Lots of options for both busy weekdays and weekend entertaining. We have a milestone birthday at our house today. My sweet, hard-working, marathon-running, love of my life is turning 50! Yesterday, I snuck into his office early and decorated…
Mediterranean Grated Cauliflower Salad Recipe {Vegan}
Have you ever tried a grated cauliflower salad? No cooking required! Serve this as a vegan dinner or a side dish. 270 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP for entree portion. Mediterranean Grated Cauliflower Salad Recipe {Vegan} This Mediterranean greated cauliflower salad just might surprise you. It’s perhaps the bane of the humble cauliflower’s existence…
Poached Fish in Easy Tomato Sauce
Poached fish is one of the easiest healthy weeknight recipes you can make, and it gets even better when simmered in a quick homemade tomato sauce. 274 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP Poached Fish in Easy Tomato Sauce Poached fish is a “must” for any 30-minute meal repertoire. Not only is it quick and…
52 Healthy Family Dinners – Meat & Meatless Dinner Ideas
No more 5pm meal time planning! I’ve got you covered with these 52 Healthy School Night Recipes, including both meat and meatless dinner ideas. 52 Healthy Family Dinners – Meat & Meatless Dinner Ideas No matter the time of year, healthy family dinners are a must for any family, but no more so than during…
Roasted Almonds with Smoked Paprika & Rosemary Recipe
These easy (only 5 ingredients!) roasted almonds are the perfect healthy snack. Flavor, flavor, flavor…and tons of nutritional benefits! 163 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP Roasted Almonds with Smoked Paprika & Rosemary Recipe Roasted almonds are a fantastic snack for a serial snacker like me. Not cereal…serial. A little bit of this, a little…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 104}
With the fall schedule in full swing, it’s even more important to meal plan to be able to get healthy dinners on the table. This week’s plan has plenty of quick and easy ideas! As we transition from the ease of summertime to the surprising comfort, albeit controlled chaos, of the fall school time schedule,…
Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe
20 minute meal! These Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato recipe is topped off with a light blue cheese yogurt sauce. An easy weeknight dinner recipe! 240 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe This Buffalo chicken sweet potato recipe has come to the rescue on many meal planning-fail occasions. I have a…
Light Salmon Melt Recipe
Dinner or lunch in less than 15 minutes! This light salmon melt recipe has all of the flavor of the original with a fraction of the calories. 172 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Light Salmon Melt Recipe This light salmon melt recipe comes to the rescue when meal planning falls by the wayside,…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 103}
Another healthy meal plan, with plenty of summer produce-inspired recipes. Plus, one splurge night for good measure! It’s been a week of quintessential California activities and we’ve been basking in the glow of lazy vacation days, sporadically mixed with college visits for my older son (ack!) Boogie boarding, beach volleyball, walks along the strand in…
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese
Summertime tomatoes are fantastic on their own, but this Heirloom Tomato Salad is taken to the next level with a light vinaigrette and blue cheese crumbles. 86 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese Heirloom tomato salad tastes like summer in every bite. We usually grow at least one…
Chicken Wonton Stir Fry Recipe
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…