With so many things on my plate, the last thing I have time to think about is what’s for dinner. But if it’s after 3pm and I still don’t have an answer, it’s too late to defrost something. So I either have to go to the store or order takeout. Both options cost time and money. Meal planning has helped me get healthy, quick, delicious meals on the table in no time with no stress.[...]
This recipe for Angel Hair Pasta and Shrimp with Lemon Cream Sauce is by far my family's favorite pasta dish. Plump and juicy shrimp in a creamy, flavorful sauce with just the right amount of lemony citrus pop! Ready in 30 minutes, it's quick enough to serve on a weeknight and fancy enough to serve on a special occasion. A few notes before you begin: You can use frozen shrimp to ma[...]
Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time in the kitchen making meals for my family and trying new recipes. And I’m always looking for the latest kitchen gadgets and utensils to make meal prep easier and faster. So, whether you’re just learning your way around a kitchen or you’re ready to audition for Top Chef, this list of must-have kitchen items will make it easy and enjoyable to w[...]
Take your breakfast or brunch from blah to bam with this amazingly delicious Berry French Toast Bake! What I love most about this Berry French Toast Bake recipe is that you can prepare it the night before and just pop it in the oven to let it bake while you prepare the rest of the meal. You can top it with syrup, vanilla sauce or eat it straight out the oven like I do! I've included the[...]
We eat a lot of chicken in my house. Like A LOT. But luckily there are millions of great chicken recipes to help break up the monotony. And here’s another one to add to the list. This Roasted Peruvian-Style Chicken checks all the boxes… Moist Juicy Flavorful But what I love most about this chicken is that it’s ready in less than an hour! That means you can cook it up an[...]
For the first 12 weeks of the pandemic my family did not order any take out. At all. That meant that we were eating breakfast, lunch and dinner at home. They help out in the kitchen, but I am pretty much the one who cooks most of the meals. So it forced me to get creative and try some new recipes. And I was up for the challenge! One of their favs is Chipotle. I'm not a huge fan, but only[...]
Having a kid who doesn't eat candy, challenges me to find fun ways for her to enjoy Halloween without the sugar craze that goes along with it. Whether your kids eat candy or not, plan a spook-tacular party by adding any of these healthy Halloween treats! (Note: No bugs were harmed in the making of these treats:) read more[...]
My daughter has fallen in love with blueberry muffins and has been bugging me to make some for weeks. She's not a fan of sugar and the problem with most muffins is that they usually taste like cake. So I came up with a healthy blueberry lemon muffin recipe that is super moist with just the right of sweetness! My secret ingredients—agave and greek yogurt! The agave adds a h[...]
I really don't like my green beans "green." I despise the crunchy taste of vitamins and earth I get when they are served 2 minutes from raw. Like anyone with deep southern roots, I prefer them cooked with some part of a smoked turkey until they have lost all nutritional value. But in an effort to eat "healthier" I came up with a recipe for garlic green beans that leave them tende[...]
Don’t you just hate it when you are right in the middle of cooking and realize you are missing a key ingredient you need to finish your recipe? Or what about that drawer full of recipes that you never get around to making because they always require some ingredients you don’t have? Well no more! I’ve created a list of 75 ingredients you should always keep in your kitchen so you have[...]
