Pack some veggies into your morning with this healthy breakfast egg casserole. A scoop of salsa mixed into the eggs adds some kick! Great for a light dinner, too. 113 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP If you’re looking for a quick, easy and healthy way to feed your family on the weekend, this…
Instant Pot Black Beans & Rice with Fresh Avocado Salsa {Vegan}
When you just don’t know what to make for dinner, this recipe for Instant Pot Black Beans and Rice with a fresh avocado salsa swoops in to save the day! 268 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you the California Avocado Commission for helping me share this recipe with you. If I had…
Easy Broiled Pork Chops with Zucchini Corn Salsa
These easy broiled pork chops are rubbed with a spice mixture, cooked in less than 10 minutes, then topped with a sauteed zucchini and corn salsa. 323 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP I can’t tell you how happy it makes me that my kids are actually excited about broiled boneless pork chops. They…
Indian Spiced Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Talk about flavor! These Indian Spiced Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa have it in spades. Plus, they’re healthy and take just over 20 minutes to make! It was clear from the first time I tried this recipe for Indian spiced shrimp tacos with avocado salsa that it was going to be a regular on our…
Roasted Salmon with Avocado Salsa
This amazing Roasted Salmon with Avocados Salsa recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Fantastic for entertaining or an easy weeknight meal. 345 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to California Avocados for helping me share this recipe with you. It took me many years, but I finally learned one of the…
Shrimp, Jicama & Mango Salsa Recipe
Serve up this awesome Shrimp, Jicama and Mango Salsa recipe with chips, or on top of lettuce as a light lunch. Thank you to Princess Cruises for helping me share this recipe with you. When I found out that I’d be heading to Mexico on Princess Cruises in October, two things came to mind…fruity cocktails…
Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Salsa Recipe
Summertime means fresh peaches and tomatoes, and easy summertime meals. These Grilled Pork Chops with Peach Salsa are ready in less than 30 minutes! Remember when I said that this was the summer of grilled pork chops at our house? Well, that was back on June 1st when I posted Grilled Pork Chops with Greek…
Fish Tacos with Tart Cherry & Mango Salsa Recipe
Take fish tacos to the next level with a bright and healthy sour cherry and mango salsa. Thank you to the Cherry Marketing Institute for helping me to share this recipe with you. There are times when I’m just not sure how my family is going to react to a new recipe, particularly one that…
Southwestern Pasta Salad with Yogurt Salsa Dressing Recipe
Whip up this healthy southwestern whole wheat pasta salad for your next barbecue. It gets its flavor from black beans, corn and an easy yogurt salsa dressing. Pasta salad has been my kryptonite ever since I was a kid. If there is a bowl of it sitting in the fridge, all resolve melts like ice…
Grilled Pork Chops with Greek Salad Salsa
You can make this fantastic meal in under 30 minutes. The pork chops get a boost of flavor from a fresh Greek salad salsa. I’ve decided that this will be the summer of grilled pork chops in our house. The thought of taking a relatively cheap cut of meat, with a reputation for being dry…
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…
On-the-Go Egg Breakfast Pita Sandwich Recipe with Salsa Yogurt
Fuel up your family with a healthy, easy, vegetarian breakfast recipe. This egg sandwich is fuel of nutrients to kick off the day. Thank you to the Dairy Council of Utah & Nevada for helping me to share this recipe with you. Eat more, play more. That sounds like a great plan to me! Oh,…
Jicama, Black Bean & Corn Salsa Recipe
Whip up this jicama, black bean and corn salsa for a healthy, low calorie snack or serve it over grilled chicken or fish for an awesome meal! As much as I love hummus and veggies, there’s only so much that one gal can eat. Afternoon is snacking and grazing time and I need to spice…
Western Omelet Breakfast Sandwich Recipe with Ham, Peppers & Salsa
The Western Omelet Breakfast Sandwich is a favorite in our house. Besides breakfast burritos, the most requested weekend breakfast recipe in our house is the breakfast sandwich, narrowly edging out whole wheat gingerbread pancakes and waffles with blueberry syrup. When I churn out these sandwiches for the boys, there is often oozing cheddar cheese and…
Grilled Curry & Kefir Marinated Chicken Recipe with Fresh Corn Salsa
Is there such a thing as a food nerd? Well, if there is, then I am one. In a “you need help” kind of way. You see, when there is the prospect of playing around with a new ingredient, I become inordinately excited. A little glint comes into my eye as I start muttering ingredient…
Southwestern Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe with Eggs, Black Beans & Salsa
“Yikes! I’ll get the eggs started.” When my husband (Steve) spots the crazed look in my eyes as I walk through the door after my Saturday morning long run, he knows his best line of defense is to start cooking breakfast. Stat. Even though I fuel up ahead of time and pop some energy chews…
Beer-Marinated Grilled Flank Steak with Peach & Tomato Salsa Recipe
When I think of Father’s Day meals, I think of something you can rip with your teeth while emitting deep-throated caveman grunts. Something that can be washed down with a beer and followed by an appreciative belch. A skinless chicken breast or delicately skewered shrimp just won’t do on Father’s Day. It’s got to be…
Southwestern Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe with Black Beans, Brown Rice & Red Pepper
With the kick of southwestern flavors, you’ll never know how healthy these stuffed mushrooms are. Last week, I was racking my brain to think of a new appetizer to add to my arsenal, perhaps something that could also double as a side dish at a summer barbecue. Stuffed mushrooms have been a favorite of mine…
Grilling Recipe Link-Up & Grilled Chicken Recipe with Jicama & Orange Salsa
“Grillin’ Bold this Memorial Day? Bush’s has the beans for it. Come join the cookout with Cookin’ Canuck and Hoosier Homemade sponsored by Bush’s Grillin’ Beans.” I think there might be something seriously wrong with me. You see, I have a thing for propane. Not just any old propane, mind you. It’s the smell when…
Spicy Chicken Thigh Recipe with Cucumber Avocado Salsa
This quick and easy chicken recipe is bursting with flavor. The cucumber and avocado salsa adds a dose of freshness and vitamins. If there’s one thing I learned when my kids became involved in weeknight activities was that any form of “gourmet” cooking is out. Easy, quick and healthy recipes, such as these chicken thighs…