Another 20 minute meal! My family LOVED these Salmon Tostadas with Guacamole, and they couldn’t be easier to make. 255 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP There are times when I hit it out of the park with a new 20-minute meal and this Salmon Tostadas recipe is one of those times (“not-so-humble brag” alert)….
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 118}
Low carb dishes, one pot meals and more this week! Check out the healthy dinner recipes that are perfect for meal planning any week of the year. We’re seriously behind on our Christmas decorating. Last weekend, my husband climbed on the roof to put up the exterior Christmas lights. But inside? Not a single decoration!…
Trail Mix Chocolate Dark Bark Recipe
Whip up this pretty and delicious trail mix chocolate bark in no time! It’s packed with great flavors and is perfect for dessert or gift-giving. 93 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP Now that December is here, it’s time to bust out some holiday treats and this trail mix dark chocolate bark recipe definitely gets…
Chicken Puttanesca with Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash makes a fantastic, healthy meal when topped with an easy chicken puttanesca sauce. 220 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP. Chicken Puttanesca with Spaghetti Squash This chicken puttanesca spaghetti squash recipe was made from pure necessity. Between marathon training for my husband, soccer for my older son, kickboxing for my younger son and…
Vegan Instant Pot Mushroom Soup
This Vegan Instant Pot Mushroom Soup cooks up in no time, and is wonderfully creamy (but dairy free) and flavorful. 108 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP When I first thought of making a vegan Instant Pot mushroom soup, I envisioned a barley mushroom version, brothy and light. But then I had a wild craving…
Crustless Smoked Salmon Quiche Recipe
Sunday brunch, holiday breakfast or Mother’s Day – this crustless smoked salmon quiche recipe covers all the bases. Creamy and savory, thanks to goat cheese and a secret ingredient. 119 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP My boys devour anything that involves smoked salmon, and this crustless salmon quiche was no exception. And really, who…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 117}
After a weekend of holiday eating, it’s time to lighten things up with plenty of healthy and comforting meals from the archives. We feasted well this past week and our now using up every morsel of our Thanksgiving dinner with our favorite Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes list. Turkey corn chowder, Leftover Turkey Lasagna Rolls and 3-Ingredient…
Turkey Noodle Soup {Instant Pot or Stovetop}
Put that leftover turkey to good use in this comforting, healthy Turkey Noodle Soup (Instant Pot or stovetop). Filled with fresh herbs. 255 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP As much as I love a decadent Thanksgiving or Christmas feast, I willingly admit that I look forward to leftovers (hello, turkey noodle soup!) even more….
Vegan Mashed Potatoes & Cauliflower Recipe with Roasted Peppers & Caramelized Onions
These dairy free and Vegan Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower are studded with savory roasted peppers and caramelized onions. Perfect for holidays and special occasions! 112 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Whether you follow a vegan or dairy free diet or you have a vegan friend or relative at your holiday table this year, these…
Healthy Meal Plan {Week 116}
Healthy meal plan! Holiday feasting, leftovers recipes and healthy weeknight dinners all wrapped up in this week’s meal plan. The oven and I are going to melded together by this time next week. So much cooking to do! Tonight we’re hosting a group of my boys’ friends for a Friendsgiving meal. Prosciutto Wrapped Turkey Breast,…
One-Pot Italian Chicken & Quinoa Recipe
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…