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…
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas {+ Stovetop Directions}
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas with peppers and onions is a super quick, easy meal that the whole family loves. No worries if you don’t have a pressure cooker – stovetop instructions are included. 238 calories and 0 Weight Watchers SP Chicken Fajitas {Instant Pot} Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas is an easy crowd-pleasing recipe that can…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 109}
Fall is in full swing and we’re celebrating with comforting soups, stews and other hearty dishes in this week’s healthy meal plan. It’s been a week of tux fittings, corsage orders and planning for next weekend’s homecoming dance. First homecoming for my youngest and last for my oldest. Bittersweet, to say the least. I’ve learned…
Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Farro {+ Stovetop Directions}
Dig into this Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Farro for a dose of whole grains and lean protein. Stovetop instructions included. 336 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Instant Pot Chicken Stew Recipe with Farro Recipe Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Farro is the ultimate healthy comfort food, rich with lean protein and whole…
Apple Pie Homemade Granola Recipe
All of the flavors of fall are infused into this Apple Pie Homemade Granola recipe. Mix with yogurt, serve with milk or snack on a handful – versatile, healthy and delicious! 121 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Everybody needs a great homemade granola recipe in their repertoire and now I have two to…
25 Quick & Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Healthy breakfast ideas are a must for starting the day out right. And recipes are all easy to either quickly cook or grab and go on busy mornings. Quick and healthy breakfast ideas are a “must” for school mornings. If I had a dollar for every time my younger son suggested a box of donuts…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 108}
Soups, stew and casseroles – it’s a comfort food kind of healthy meal plan this week! Both main dish and side dish ideas included. Comfort foods are in order around here! It appears that we’ve skipped straight from summer to late fall in Seattle area. Rain, rain and more rain. When it rains, I make…
Balsamic Peppers and Onions Recipe
This balsamic peppers and onions recipe is so easy and versatile that we often make a double batch and store the leftovers in the freezer for another meal. Serve them on sausage, chicken or even pizza. 94 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP 94 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP This balsamic peppers…
Blackened Air Fryer Salmon Recipe with Cucumber-Avocado Salsa
Straight from Skinnytaste’s new cookbook, this Blackened Air Fryer Salmon recipe, topped off with a fresh cucumber-avocado salsa, has the perfect texture & just the right amount of heat. 340 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP This Blackened Air Fryer Salmon recipe is a new weeknight favorite around here! An Air Fryer, you say? Not…
Chai Hot Apple Cider Recipe {Crockpot}
This crockpot chai hot apple cider puts a little spin on the classic fall beverage. Five minutes of prep time and your kitchen will smell like autumn! 110 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Chai Hot Apple Cider Recipe {Crockpot} Nothing says fall like the scent of spiced hot apple cider wafting through the…