Leftover mashed potatoes get turned into healthy, cheesy chile mashed potato patties for a fantastic side dish or snack. Serve them at any time of the year! 135 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP We haven’t even made our favorite Thanksgiving recipes yet and I’m already talking about leftovers! I promise I’m not wishing…
One-Pot Pasta with Chicken & Spinach
One-pot pasta is the way to go on busy weeknights. Filled with chicken and spinach, this healthy dinner is always popular! 271 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP One-pot pasta is a fantastic meal for when you’re short on time or have little inclination to wash a lot of dishes (that would be me…
Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Cheese & Breadcrumb Topping
Roasted portobello mushrooms are stuffed with fresh tomatoes and topped with crunchy and cheesy breadcrumbs. It’s a fantastic appetizer or vegetarian entree! 109 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Cheese and mushrooms. The only way I could have made these roasted portobello mushrooms any better is by adding bacon. Next time! I realize I…
Healthy Potato Hash with Prosciutto & Goat Cheese
This healthy potato hash with prosciutto and goat cheese is a breeze to make. The perfect option for brunch! Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. Raise your hand if you love entertaining, but cringe at the thought of spending hours chopping and prepping. (Hand raised here.)…
Maple Pear & Goat Cheese Salad
The ultimate fall salad! Maple glazed pears, toasted pecans & mixed greens come together in this goat cheese salad. Perfect combo of sweet and savory! You know you’ve hit the salad jackpot when your 16-year old son stands at the kitchen counter after dinner, eating up every last bite of the leftover salad. The boy…
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Pistachios, Cranberries & Parmesan
Healthy shredded Brussels sprouts recipes make for colorful and easy Thanksgiving side dishes. Pistachios, dried cranberries and salty Parmesan cheese add a burst of flavor and texture to this delicious holiday recipe. 83 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP I had an epiphany about Brussels sprouts a couple of years ago. The Brussels sprouts…
Roasted Beet Salad with Feta Cheese
This Roasted Beet Salad with Feta has a fantastic mix of naturally sweet and savory flavors. Super simple to make! As I ate spoonful after spoonful of this roasted beet salad, I convinced myself that I could give up all desserts for the rest of my life. I always say the same thing at the…
Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Broccoli Cheddar Hummus Platter Recipe
This grilled pork tenderloin recipe is like no other. Pair it with broccoli cheddar hummus and grilled veggies on a tasty dinner platter. 366 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to Sargento for helping me to share this recipe with you. Do you have times when work or life throws you a…
Make-Ahead Baked Eggs with Zucchini & Gruyere Cheese
Make ahead baked eggs are fantastic for a no muss, no fuss vegetarian brunch on the weekend. Plus, sneak in your veggies first thing in the day! 195 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP During the week, I’m more than content with a simple breakfast. That usually consists of my favorite yogurt parfait, a…
Asparagus & Feta Cheese Crustless Quiche Recipe
Celebrate the arrival of spring and asparagus season with this easy crustless quiche recipe. Full of flavor and nutrients, but short on calories. Three down, one to go. That’s the score of asparagus lovers to asparagus disdainers in our house. Up until last spring, it was a standoff at 2-2, but then my older son…
Roasted Potatoes & Onions with Blue Cheese
This roasted potato recipe is made practically addictive by adding roasted onions, smoked paprika and creamy blue cheese. 135 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to the Little Potato Co. for helping me share this recipe with you. I’ve never been able to explain my kids’ food preferences. They will both eat…
Whole Wheat Pita Pizza Recipe with Sausage & Spinach
This whole wheat pita pizza recipe can be whipped up in 20 minutes. Topped with sausage and spinach, it’s a healthy, delicious dinner in a hurry! I’m pretty sure I’m losing my mind. With Christmas preparations, the boys’ holiday activities and performances, and working ahead on my holiday posts for the blog, I can barely…
Baked Egg Breakfast Casserole with Broccoli & Feta
This baked egg breakfast casserole is packed with broccoli and feta cheese. It’s perfect for breakfast or dinner and has an easy make-ahead option. There are just a handful of recipes that can stand up to a tall order with the greatest of ease. If I say healthy, easy, vegetarian, feeds a crowd, can be…
Mini Beet, Goat Cheese & Pistachio Phyllo Cups Recipe
These easy beet, goat cheese and pistachios phyllo cup appetizers are filled with all of the flavors of fall and are perfect for entertaining! Thank you to Athens Foods for helping me share this recipe with you. When the holiday months approach, our minds become a swirling mass of recipes…turkey, gravy, sweet potatoes and cranberry…
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. Long before we first hurtled down the luge-like chutes on wheeled carts during the summertime at Snowbird and Park City ski resorts, my husband (Steve) and I knew “alpine…
Watermelon, Goat Cheese & Basil Phyllo Bites Recipe
Whip up these delicious watermelon and goat cheese phyllo cups in about 15 minutes. They’re perfect for easy entertaining! Thank you to Restaurantware for helping me to share this recipe with you. If I come back from a vacation with at least one great recipe (and a lot of memories, of course), I feel like…
Grilled Quesadillas with Avocado, Zucchini & Basil
Who says that quesadillas are just about beans and cheese?! This vegetarian version is packed with grilled vegetables and avocados. Thank you to the California Avocados for helping me to share this recipe with you. My knowledge of quesadillas used to be defined by the kids’ menu at our local Mexican restaurant. Will that be…
Kamut Salad with Oranges, Leeks & Blue Cheese
The flavors in this Kamut Salad with Oranges, Leeks and Blue Cheese recipe from the beautiful new cookbook, Simply Ancient Grains, will make you dig in for bite after bite. When I was a kid, my mum took a natural foods cooking class from a woman who was considered to be the natural foods guru…
Cheesy Chicken, Salsa & Couscous Soup
Within a few bites, my family asked me to put this healthy Cheesy Chicken, Salsa & Couscous Soup recipe in our regular dinner rotation. Done! Thank you to Sargento Cheese for helping me share this recipe with you. Have you ever watched reality adventure shows and wondered how you would do if you were dropped…
Portobello Baked Eggs with Spinach & Smoked Gouda Recipe
Portobello mushrooms are stuffed with sauteed spinach, tomatoes and smoked gouda, becoming the perfect backdrop for a perfectly cooked runny egg yolk. “The burst” is a thing of legend in our house. It started when I was a kid, passed on to me by my Dad, and has now been passed on to my own…