The Easiest Meatballs You’ll Ever Make
Next time you go to the store, check the back on a bag of meatballs. All meatballs are made with bread crumbs but often also have soy, sugar and even corn syrup. Why must we defile a beautiful ball of meat this way? Because meatballs are an important part of life, I came up with my own recipe with, wait for it… MEAT! Aside with the meat and an egg to bind it together, the only other ingredients in these meatballs are Italian spices and seasonings to make said meat taste amazing.
Read MoreThe Best Pumpkin Dish You’ll Make This Fall
Excited doesn’t really cover how I feel about this recipe. I made it on a Sunday and literally dreamed about it the night before. Yes, I am that big of a loser and yes, it did live up to my dream. I used to make a pumpkin dump cake that made my heart happy. It was creamy and warm on the bottom with a crunchy, sweet top. I LOVED it! The problem was, it was loaded with both white and brown sugar and was topped with a cake mix…. which you had to add even more sugar to. I thought about cheating and just making the darn thing (Yes, it would have been worth it), but before I sold my soul I decided to try to make a healthier version. I’m SO glad I did.
Read MoreOne Pan Autumn Chicken and Veggie Dinner
I wanted a complete meat and veggie meal that could be made with one pan. Done! Not only does this dish come together in one pan, but it’s a savory dish that has all the delicious flavors of fall.
Read MoreSugar Detox Sloppy Joes
While I grew up on Manwich sloppy joes, adulthood taught me that Manwich isn’t the best thing for a healthy dinner. But if we learned anything from Adam Sandler and Chris Farley, it’s that sloppy joes are awesome. So something had to be done. I have the solution here.
Read MoreForget Taco Tuesday! Let’s do Taco Burger Tuesday!
When I had a taco burger at a restaurant a few weeks ago, I knew I had to recreate it at home for my family. The results were amazing!
Read MoreBetter than the 70’s: Healthy Peanut Butter Fruit Dip
I clearly remember New Year’s Eve growing up. We’d get together with my BFF’s family (no, seriously. We’re in our 30’s now and we still talk multiple times weekly). The adults would do horribly boring things (like chat about things other than Barbies and tutus) and the kids would run around all night. A few…
Read MoreMake-Ahead Egg Muffins
My daughter loves to have eggs for breakfast. The problem is, I don’t have time to make eggs every morning now that we have to leave for school at 7:30 a.m. So how could I give my daughter eggs, but make breakfast the night before? The solution: Egg muffins.
Read MoreSalted Caramel Cookie Dough Brownies
Back in the day (the day of processed sugars), I used to have a reputation for baking. People asked me to make cookies and cupcakes for events and whenever people came for dinner, they were always most excited for dessert. So when I gave up sugar, I was scared to lose that reputation. I still…
Read MoreTender Slow Cooker Salsa Beef
For all you other insane moms out there who are also stretched beyond your limits, I have yet another slow cooker recipe for you. This salsa beef meets all the criteria of comfort food. It’s packed with flavor, tender and super healthy.
Read MoreThe Easiest, Tastiest Roasted Vegetables
I love to roast vegetables. It doesn’t make them mushy, but rather crunchy on the outside, warm on the inside and gives them a great smoky flavor. Plus, you can use whatever vegetables you want.
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