This Spicy Green Bean Stir Fry recipe is one of the easiest and most flavorful side dishes! So much flavor with just a few ingredients. 76 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP When you’re looking for a quick, flavorful side dish, nothing beats this green bean stir fry! I’ve now made these spicy green beans…
25 Father’s Day Recipes on the Lighter Side
It’s time to spoil that special man with a fantastic Father’s Day meal! These 25 Father’s Day recipes, all on the lighter side, include breakfast, main dish, side dish and dessert ideas. If you’re looking for some new Father’s Day recipes, for brunch or dinner, I have you covered. But don’t relegate these recipes to…
Vegan Hummus Avocado Sandwich
This is the veggie hummus avocado sandwich that I make day after day! Stacked with veggies, this vegan lunch is a tasty powerhouse of nutrients. I fully admit that I ate this hummus avocado sandwich for lunch five days in a row. It takes all of 10 minutes to make and the ingredients are stocked…
Caprese Chicken Foil Packets {Grill, Oven or Camping}
Toss these Caprese Chicken Foil Packets in the oven or on the grill for an easy dinner. They’re great for a make-ahead camping meal, too! This recipe for Caprese Chicken Foil Packets needs just a few fresh ingredients – chicken, basil, garlic, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella – and a handful of pantry staples. These easy…
Strawberry Salad with Feta & Basil
It doesn’t feel like an exaggeration to call this the best Strawberry Salad recipe – at least according to my family! Mixed greens, feta cheese and fresh basil, and a light vinaigrette bring it all together. 176 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP While this strawberry salad recipe is everything that a salad should be…
Hoisin Chicken Quesadillas with Veggies
Hoisin Chicken Quesadillas received more “yum”s and other happy sounds from my family than anything else I’ve made this month! 248 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP Quesadilla ingredients are rarely traditional in our house, and these Hoisin Chicken Quesadillas are no exception. Some favorites are breakfast quesadillas and vegetable quesadillas with goat cheese. But…
20 Healthy Avocado Recipes
When avocado season hits, you can never have enough healthy avocado recipes on hand to take advantage of the creamy fruit. Appetizers, entrees and more! Healthy avocado recipes get a lot of play in my house. As much as we love a bowl of guacamole for dipping, avocados also star in everything from avocado toast…
Fresh Strawberry Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe
Perfect for Mother’s Day or happy hour on any day! The classic Tom Collins cocktail get a twist with some fresh strawberry puree. Fruity & delicious! This Strawberry Tom Collins cocktail stole my heart the first time I tasted it. What better way to start off the backyard party season than with a cooling cocktail…
Roasted Salmon with Avocado Salsa Recipe
15-minute dinner recipe! This amazing Roasted Salmon with Avocado Salsa recipe is fantastic for entertaining or an easy weeknight meal. 345 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP. Thank you to California Avocados for helping me share this recipe with you. This Salmon with Avocado Salsa combines two of my favorite ingredients in one healthy dinner…
Italian Chickpea Soup Recipe {Vegan}
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…
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…
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…
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…
Slow Cooker Italian Chickpeas {Vegan}
Pull out the crockpot for a batch of these vegan Slow Cooker Italian Chickpeas. Mix in some extra vegetables if you’d like and serve over rice or quinoa. 188 calories and 0 Weight Watchers SP These Slow Cooker Italian Chickpeas prove that this protein-packed legume isn’t destined just for hummus. In fact, chickpeas are fantastic…
Pesto Turkey Tortellini Soup {30 Minute Meal}
My family LOVES this Pesto Turkey Tortellini Soup recipe! And really, you can never have enough 30 minute recipes in your arsenal. 230 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP Pesto turkey tortellini soup brings memories of growing up in Vancouver. My parents and I made regular trips to the Granville Island Public Market, the city’s…
45+ 30-Minute Healthy Dinner Ideas
45 of my favorite 30-minute healthy dinner recipes all in one place! They are life-savers on those busy weeknights. Vegan, vegetarian, chicken, fish, pork and beef. Everything is covered! Whether you’re re-vamping your diet or just need new healthy dinner ideas to keep you on track during the week, this list has something for everyone….
Air Fryer Potato Roses Recipe
Take your dinner parties to the next level with these air fryer potato roses. Cheesy, herb-scented and absolutely delicious! 114 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP. Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. Have you ever wow-ed your guests with a special side dish? These Air Fryer…
Salmon Tostadas Recipe with Guacamole
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)….
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…
