Made from staple pantry ingredients and a side of chicken, this easy and delicious One Pot Italian Chicken and Quinoa recipe is a lifesaver on a busy night. 264 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP This Italian chicken and quinoa recipe is one of those meals that came to be as a result of staring…
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with Bacon & Caramelized Onions
This loaded mashed potato casserole with bacon and caramelized onions just might steal the show on feast day! It’s fantastic for as a Sunday dinner side dish, too. 141 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP. Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. As much as we love…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 115}
As the holidays creep closer, meal planning tends to get left behind. Grab some ideas from this week’s plan to keep you on track! One of the wonderful things about living in the Seattle area is that I can hop on a ferry and arrive at my parents’ house in Victoria within a few hours….
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel Topping
Ditch the marshmallows and top your holiday twice baked sweet potatoes with a lightened-up pecan streusel topping that’s sweetened with maple syrup. These twice baked sweet potatoes with pecan streusel topping are holiday worthy! To be honest, I’ve never been a big fan of sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows and would opt for a…
Winter Vegetable Soup Recipe with Butternut Squash & Cauliflower
A recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal – this winter vegetable soup, with butternut squash and cauliflower is one to make again and again. 98 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP When the temperatures drop below freezing, an insatiable craving for comfort food sets in. This winter vegetable soup fits snugly into that category….
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 114}
Time for meal planning! The plan this week includes a couple of warming vegan meals, as well as some dishes for the meat lovers in your life. We are up to our necks in college applications, recipe photographing (new holiday recipes coming your way!) and all of the regular hustle and bustle of November. The…
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Sriracha Lime Dressing Recipe
Treat yourself to this colorful, healthy and vegan roasted butternut squash salad. The sriracha lime dressing adds a great kick! 219 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP If you’re anything like me – and by that I mean stocking up on healthy recipes, like this roasted butternut squash salad, before the holiday season hits –…
Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Cinnamon & Nutmeg
15 minutes is all you need for homemade cranberry sauce! This recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. 39 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP Homemade cranberry sauce is the first holiday side dish I made on my own when I first learned to cook. Let’s be honest, it’s…
Moroccan Carrot Soup Recipe with Chickpeas
Creamy soup without the cream! This silky spiced Moroccan Carrot Soup recipe is thickened with chickpeas and screams comfort with every bite. Serve it as an appetizer or light lunch. 166 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP Comfort in a bowl! This Moroccan carrot soup recipe is a breeze to make, and has the warmth…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 113}
Meal planning time! Lighten things up with some easy, tasty recipes that your family will love. Use this healthy meal plan to make dinnertime planning a breeze this week. November is here and my mind is full of roasted turkey recipes and Thanksgiving sides, with thoughts of Christmas cookies gnawing around the edges. As busy…
Baked Ziti with Sausage & Peppers {Lightened-Up}
Baked ziti with sausage and peppers is fantastic for feeding a crowd! Make ahead options are included, which makes entertaining or weeknight cooking even easier. 332 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SP Baked ziti with sausage and peppers is a recipe I’ve been making for years. It’s always a crowd pleaser, which makes it one…
Whole Wheat Gingerbread Pumpkin Pancakes
Sunday brunch or a holiday breakfast, these Whole Wheat Gingerbread Pumpkin Pancakes are perfectly spiced and positively addictive! 136 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SmartPoints Weekend pancake battles are the norm at our house. After long morning runs and walks, my husband and I need to refill our protein and carb reserves. These whole wheat…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 112}
Put your meal planning gears in motion with this week’s list of easy, healthy meals – many of them take 30 minutes or less. Here comes the week of “stock up on healthy foods to avoid eating all of the Halloween candy”. Our Costco sized bag of candy for the trick-or-treaters is tucked away in…
Apple & Brussels Sprouts Slaw Recipe
The ultimate fall salad! This Apple & Brussels Sprouts Slaw is a breeze to make, and is packed with nutty, sweet and savory flavors. 88 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SP There are some recipes that surprise the heck out of you when you first taste them. This Apple and Brussels Sprouts Slaw recipe falls…
Crockpot Spiced Chickpea Stew {Vegan}
This Crockpot Spiced Chickpea Stew (Vegan) is one of the first meatless meals I fell in love with. So much flavor and your kitchen will smell amazing! 295 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP This crockpot spiced chickpea stew is a recipe that has stood the test of time. I first made it (and shared…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 111}
This week’s healthy meal plan highlights a showstopping special occasion meal, as well as some easy and delicious weeknight meals. Come dive in! How is it already the middle of October?! With this being my older son’s final year of high school, my husband and I are trying to appreciate each moment of this school,…
Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Turkey Breast with Rosemary Potatoes
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…