Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage are a breeze to make and beat any store-bought brand by a mile! Double or triple the recipe and freeze the rest. 112 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Perusing the breakfast section of the frozen food section can be adventure. Thankfully, several healthier options have popped up over the…
Steamed Clams with Italian Sausage
Steamed clams are fantastic for sharing as an appetizer. Serve with some toasted baguette pieces to dunk in the broth and scoop up the Italian sausage. 192 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Five years. That’s how long ago it was since my mother-in-law and I stood just a block away from the Boston…
Healthy Cauliflower Spinach Soup with Sausage {Dairy Free}
When you’re craving a comforting, healthy meal, this Cauliflower Spinach Soup is the way to go. Tons of flavor from the veggies, broth and sausage. Thank you to Zoup! Good, Really Good Broth™ for helping me share this recipe with you. When it comes to healthy eating, there is nothing more satisfying than a really…
Chorizo & Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
Hearty, perfectly spiced and packed with protein, this Chorizo and Butternut Squash Lentil Soup is the kind of healthy comfort food that meat lovers crave! There’s no doubt that lentil soup is one of the best stick-to-your-ribs meatless meals around, providing a wallop of protein with every bite. That being said, I was quickly lured…
Sausage Mushroom Naan Pizza with Goat Cheese
This whole wheat Sausage Mushroom Naan Pizza is piled high with chicken sausage, garlic mushrooms and tangy goat cheese. Only 30 minutes to make! We are already in the second week of school and I can already see myself falling into the trap of rotating between the same 10 meals over and over again. My…
Grilled Sausage Potato Foil Packets
These Grilled Sausage Potato Foil Packets can double as an easy weeknight meal or a mostly make-ahead camping dinner. Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. I’m in a constant state of déjà vu now that we’ve moved to the Pacific Northwest. Sure, I grew up in…
Instant Pot Sausage Cabbage Bowl with Quinoa (or Stovetop)
This Instant Pot Sausage Cabbage Bowl with Quinoa is a fantastic meal of healthy comfort food. And you just can’t beat the ease of a pressure cooker meal. I never thought I’d say this, but I am on a cabbage kick lately. To be more precise my pre-30-something self would be floored that I said…
Baked Egg Sausage Casserole with Green Chiles
This Baked Egg Sausage Casserole gets an extra boost of flavor from green chiles and a little pepper Jack cheese. Great make-ahead option! I always feel like the laziest blogger when I post any sort of make-ahead egg dish, like this baked egg sausage casserole. Because, really, recipes like these take about 10 minutes of…
Sausage Stuffing Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
We’re going to #VegItUp around here, and this sausage stuffed spaghetti squash, with all the flavors of Thanksgiving stuffing, is a great way to kick things off! 343 calories and 9 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Who’s ready to #VegItUp? That’s right, I’m kicking off a new series on my blog and I promise it involves…
Breakfast Grain Bowl Recipe with Tart Cherries, Sausage & Kale
Fuel up post-workout with this breakfast grain bowl. It’s filled with whole grains, protein, healthy fats and antioxidant-packed tart cherries. Thank you to the Cherry Marketing Institute for helping me share this recipe with you. It’s no secret that there are a couple of runners in this house that threaten to eat us out of…
Pesto Zucchini Noodles Recipe with Chicken Sausage
Pesto zucchini noodles, with a dose of chicken sausage, are a fantastic way to enjoy the flavors of your favorite pasta dish without all of the carbs. 205 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP There is one dish, and one dish only, that my family deems worthy of the first night’s dinner on a…
Grilled Sausage, Potato & Mixed Green Salad Recipe
The next time you’re making a grilled sausage recipe, grill up some potatoes at the same time to top this delicious green salad! 292 calories and 8 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. There is one phrase that my kids utter that…
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…
Whole Wheat Calzone with Sausage & Peppers Recipe
Turn pizza night into calzone night with a few easy changes. This healthy dinner is bound to become a family favorite. I finally fulfilled a wish that my younger son has been voicing for no less than a year. Ever since T tasted a calzone at a pizza joint during a soccer tournament trip to…
Light Sausage, Caramelized Onion & Bean Soup Recipe
You’ll never guess that this soup is light and healthy when you taste the rich broth, flavored with caramelized onions, turkey sausage and beans. I clearly need an intervention. Ever since I posted a tutorial on How to: Caramelize Onions last week, I’ve been caramelizing and sautéing onions left, right and center. They snuck their…
One-Pot Chicken Sausage & Bean Ragout Recipe
This one-pot sausage recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. It combines chicken sausages and black beans in a tomato sauce, all in 30 minutes. 225 calories & 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP You know you’ve hit the recipe jackpot when your two kids and one of their friends inhale their…
Quick Farro Recipe with Chicken Sausage, Tomatoes & Arugula
Whip up this quick farro recipe, loaded with chicken sausage, tomatoes and arugula, for a healthy and easy weeknight meal. 224 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP There’s nothing like a jam-packed week of travel, soccer tournaments and Kung-Fu classes to force busy parents to seriously consider driving straight to the nearest drive-thru at…
Skinny Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Skinny Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd. The “make-ahead” option takes the stress off at breakfast time. I’ll get right to the point. You must make this! Whether it’s for Christmas morning (with the make-ahead option) or a lazy Sunday morning, this breakfast casserole must grace your table soon….
Roasted Tomato & Chicken Sausage Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe
This simple whole wheat pasta recipe is rich with the flavors of garlic-infused roasted tomatoes and savory chicken sausages. When my kids ask for helping after helping of a new whole wheat pasta recipe, I know that I have hit the nail on the head. And then I give myself a little fist pump and…
Make-Ahead Baked Egg Recipe with Turkey Sausage, Mushrooms & Tomatoes
These make-ahead baked eggs are perfect for breakfast on school mornings or for entertaining. They’re packed with turkey sausage, mushrooms and tomatoes. 179 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP I am not ready for this. In two weeks, my eldest son starts middle school. I am like every other parent who reaches this point…