A regular on our menu! This hearty Italian Chickpea Soup recipe (vegan) is a simple and satisfying soup that relies on pantry staples. 292 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Once my husband polished off his first bowl of this Italian Chickpea Soup (vegan), he said, “This needs to be a regular on our dinner…
Healthy Banana Pancakes Recipe
My kids can eat their weight in these Healthy Banana Pancakes. Fluffy and full of flavor, they’re great for breakfast or dinner! 152 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Pancakes – and especially these healthy banana pancakes – are somewhat of a sacred meal in our house, meaning that they are revered above almost any…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 130}
We’re using lots of pantry staples in this week’s healthy meal plan! Many of the recipes are versatile enough to substitute in available ingredients. After a couple of weeks of indoor time (I know you can relate!), recipes ideas have a way of drying up…then coming to a screeching halt. Even the most savvy of…
Egg Salad Stuffed Tomatoes
While we all love a good egg salad sandwich, these Egg Salad Stuffed Tomatoes are a fantastic way to lighten things up for brunch or lunchtime. 125 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP These Egg Salad Stuffed Tomatoes take your favorite egg salad sandwich mixture and turn it into a healthy side dish or entree…
19 Healthy Instant Pot Soup Recipes
Easy dinner prep, here we come! Instant Pot soups, most using pantry staples, are the name of the game right now! Here are some of our favorites. These healthy Instant Pot soup recipes have saved me on so many busy nights that I’ve lost count! When friends ask me if it’s really worth it to…
Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Caramelized Onions & Chickpeas
One of the best pasta dishes I’ve eaten in a long time! This roasted cauliflower pasta is flavored with caramelized onions, spinach and hazelnuts. Mostly pantry staples! 313 calories and 6 Weight Watchers SP This roasted cauliflower pasta recipe truly stole my heart! I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s one of the best pasta…
20+ Healthy Recipes Using Pantry Staples
Turn to your pantry staples, such as beans, rice, pasta and potatoes to pull off healthy meals with little effort and minimal trips to the store. At the best of times, we could all use an arsenal of healthy recipes that utilize pantry staples. During these distressing times of social distancing and restaurant closures, there’s…
Whole Wheat Hot Cross Buns with Cherries & Lemon
These whole wheat hot cross buns are perfect for Easter brunch. Tart cherries and lemon glaze add a sweet tang to the tender buns. I’m putting my own spin on a classic Easter recipe with these whole wheat hot cross buns, studded with plump tart cherries and drizzled with a lemon glaze. They are the…
Shrimp Pasta Primavera Salad Recipe
Welcome spring with this Shrimp Pasta Primavera Salad! Packed with asparagus and snap peas, it’s perfect for a light dinner or picnic lunch. 219 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP Spring has most decidedly sprung around here and I’m celebrating with this Shrimp Pasta Primavera Pasta Salad. Primavera means “spring” in Italian and also refers…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 129}
This week’s healthy meal plan includes a couple of vegetarian meals, a couple of comforting chicken recipes and more! What a week it’s been across the United States and Canada, and around the world, with increasing concern about the Coronavirus. We live about 15 minutes from where the first deaths from the virus have occurred….
Honey Garlic Baked Turkey Meatballs
Who can resist a plateful of Honey Garlic Baked Turkey Meatballs?! Great as appetizers or served over rice as an easy dinner. 239 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SP We are fans of all-things-meatballs in this house, and these Honey Garlic Baked Turkey Meatballs are taking one of the top spots in my family’s rankings….
Edamame Hummus Veggie Wrap Recipe
Up your lunch game with an Edamame Hummus Veggie Wrap. Packed with vegetables, goat cheese and mango, and drizzled with a simple hummus lemon dressing. 249 calories and 6 Weight Watchers SP If fitting more vegetables into your day is a goal, this Edamame Hummus Veggie Wrap needs to find its way into your lunch…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 128}
This week’s healthy meal plan stars a flavorful vegan curry, slow cooker spaghetti and meatballs, a favorite chicken dish and much more! We’re prepping for one of our busiest times of the year – high school soccer season. Soccer practices and games 6 days per week means I need to have my stuff together when…
Braised Herb & Balsamic Chicken Recipe
I’ve been making this Braised Herb Balsamic Chicken recipe for years and it’s one of my family’s favorite weekday meals! 285 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP Braised Herb Balsamic Chicken is one of those meals that we turn to over and over again. Between my freezer stash of chicken thighs and breasts, an ever-present…
Vegan Thai Red Curry Recipe
Add some kick to your meatless meals with this delicious and veggie-packed Vegan Thai Red Curry! It uses ingredients found in most grocery stores & it’s a breeze to make. 189 calories and 6 Weight Watchers SmartPoints My boys are suckers for any sort of Thai-inspired food and this Vegan Thai Red Curry recipe got…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 127}
Plenty of new and old favorites in this week’s healthy meal plan. A little bit of everything to keep the whole family happy. I’m writing to all of you from my parents’ house in Victoria. That’s the beauty of living in the Seattle area now – I can hop on the ferry and cruise into…
Baked Halibut Marsala Recipe with Mushrooms
Tender white fish fillets are baked and smothered in a marsala wine mushroom sauce for a healthy, delicious baked halibut recipe. 315 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP If you are a traditionalist at heart, please accept my sincere apologies. This baked halibut Marsala recipe is clearly blasphemous to Italian cuisine on so many levels….
Superfood Salad with Miso Dressing
There’s so much goodness in this superfood salad. Kale, avocado, cabbage, rice and more, all tossed with a miso dressing. Delicious! 143 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP There are some days when my body craves a big bowl of veggies, and this superfood salad takes on that role like the superhero it is! Packed…
Miso Ginger Dressing Recipe
Drizzle this homemade miso ginger dressing over greens, shrimp or chicken for a punch of flavor. It takes less than 10 minutes to make! 78 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Homemade dressings and sauces are a breeze to make and add a ton of flavor with little effort. This miso ginger dressing is no…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 126}
Vegetarian, salmon, chicken and pork…from stews to air fryer meal, the recipes in this week’s healthy meal plan cover all the bases! We’re in the middle of a 5-day mid-winter break for my boys. Even though it seems as though the kids just went back to school after the holidays, they were more than ready…