Shrimp scampi takes a low carb turn by replacing the standard dose of pasta with spaghetti squash. Unbelievable flavor in just 30 minutes! 243 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP The beauty of a shrimp scampi recipe is that it takes mere minutes to cook, the ingredients list is short and the flavor is…
Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
There is nothing better than the simple fresh flavors of grilled vegetables. These ones are drizzled with a garlic balsamic dressing and will be the hit of your bbq! 145 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP ‘Tis the season for grilled vegetables and we make these balsamic ones two to three times each week….
Thai Chicken Spaghetti Squash
Mix the flavors of a Thai curry sauce with a healthy dinner recipe idea and you get this Thai Chicken Spaghetti Squash. Amazing flavors with in 30 minutes. 409 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP If you’ve had stuffed spaghetti squash before, you know how filling it can be. I mean, really filling. To…
Greek Chicken Spaghetti Squash Skillet
This Greek Chicken Spaghetti Squash Skillet recipe is so filling and satisfying that it’s hard to believe it’s healthy. And if you’re following Weight Watchers Freestyle program, each serving is only 1 point. This is not the first time I’ve made a spaghetti squash skillet recipe, and it definitely won’t be the last! I first…
Baked Tortellini with Turkey, Butternut Squash & Chard Recipe
It’s time to put your Thanksgiving turkey (or chicken) leftovers to good use in this Baked Tortellini with Turkey, Butternut Squash & Chard recipe. Let’s set the scene for the day after Thanksgiving. Now that the festivities are over, you’re likely lying on the couch, sweatpants on, rockin’ the bedhead , surrounded by magazines you’ve…
Turkey Taco Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
This Turkey Taco Stuffed Spaghetti Squash recipe is a healthy 30 minute meal that is more filling and satisfying than you’d ever guess! 319 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP The first time I made stuffed spaghetti squash (my vegetarian enchilada version), I couldn’t believe how filling it was. I could barely finish one…
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…
Spaghetti Squash with Prosciutto & Spinach {#VegItUp}
This spaghetti squash with prosciutto and spinach is to die for! So much flavor in a healthy vegetable recipe. The perfect way to #VegItUp! Somehow it seems fitting that my mum and dad showed up with a spaghetti squash to present as a house warming gift when moved into our new house a couple of…
Vegetarian Frittata with Butternut Squash & Mushrooms {#VegItUp}
This Vegetarian Frittata is packed with butternut squash and mushrooms, which makes it a fantastic way to #VegItUp for breakfast or dinner! Who’s been joining me for #VegItUp this past week? Last week, I posted a new spaghetti squash recipe and announced that I was going to #VegItUp. And by that I mean adding just…
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! Who’s ready to #VegItUp? That’s right, I’m kicking off a new series on my blog and I promise it involves an easy adjustment in your daily diet. This…
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. There is one dish, and one dish only, that my family deems worthy of the first night’s dinner on a camping trip. Pesto pasta with veggies and chicken…
Thai Chickpea Zucchini Noodle Salad Recipe
This Thai zucchini noodle salad tastes fantastic and get a hit of protein from a handful of chickpeas. It’s the perfect, healthy summertime salad! Thank you to USA Pulses and Pulse Canada for helping me to share this recipe with you. There’s no good reason for it, but there has been a spiralizer sitting in…
Grilled Thai Vegetable Tacos Recipe
Grilled vegetable tacos (vegan and gluten free) are completely irresistible and satisfying when tossed in a light peanut sauce and topped with avocado slices. If “Thai” is somewhere in the recipe title, I’d lay down good money that my family will love it. Whether it’s this Thai Chicken Salad (I can’t stop making and eating…
Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Skillet Recipe
In 30 minutes, this healthy vegetarian spaghetti squash recipe can be on the table. It’s packed with mushrooms and chickpeas, and tossed with marinara sauce. 143 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP This vegetarian spaghetti squash recipe shows just how far I’ve come. It took me a long time to appreciate spaghetti squash. Well,…
One-Pot Farro, Butternut Squash, & Dried Cherries Recipe
This one-pot farro, butternut squash and dried cherry recipe is the fall side dish to beat all others! Butternut squash is like the crowned prince of the fall vegetable scene. As a kid I was a passionate squash hater. There aren’t many things that I refused to eat, but squash in any form caused the…
Pesto Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is taken to a whole new level in this easy, light lunch or dinner option. This chicken stuffed spaghetti squash is perfect for a healthy meal. If there is one vegetable that likes to dress up in 100 different outfits, spaghetti squash is it. It is a vegetable just begging for a metaphor….
Baked Zucchini Fries with Pesto Yogurt Dipping Sauce Recipe
You’re going to love these! Zucchini gets transformed into healthy, crispy, golden brown fries with a 3-ingredient pesto yogurt dipping sauce. I knew I hit the jackpot when my self-described zucchini-hating son (M) sat in front of a plate of these baked zucchini fries and plowed through half of them in one sitting. “Are you…
Grilled Vegetable, Chickpea & Caper Salad {Vegan}
Grill up some vegetables and toss them with chickpeas, capers and a Dijon vinaigrette for a delicious vegan entree or side dish. I always say that if you’re trying to convince someone to like vegetables, just throw the veggies on the grill and drizzle with a little vinaigrette. Magic in minutes! And, in my opinion,…
Easy Vegetable Soft Tacos Recipe
These vegetable soft tacos come together in about 20 minutes, and the natural flavors practically sing! This recipe is great for vegetarian and gluten free meals. Maybe it’s because we just returned from a weekend in Las Vegas, the city of excess, but I have been craving nothing but vegetables for the past few days….
Chicken Puttanesca with Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash makes a fantastic, healthy meal when topped with an easy chicken puttanesca sauce. Thank you to QSquared NYC for helping me to share this recipe with you. We are full-on into the marathon and half-marathon training season at our house, and that means two things. First, there’s a constant pile of dirty laundry…