Month: March 2022

<strong>Healthy Peanut Butter Lover Muffins</strong>

Healthy Peanut Butter Lover Muffins

If you know me, then you already know how much I adore peanut butter.  These healthy muffins are packed with peanut butter flavor and do not disappoint. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter 1 scoop powdered peanut 

<strong>Parmesan Pork Chops</strong>

Parmesan Pork Chops

These pork chops are crispy, delicious, and easy to make.  I served this with zoodles and marinara sauce or parmesan angel hair pasta.  I air fried my pork chops, but you could bake them too.  Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops 2 tablespoons egg whites 1 

<strong>Veggie Loaded Meatloaf</strong>

Veggie Loaded Meatloaf

I love meatloaf packed with hidden veggies.  I used carrots, parsnip, and onion; however, you can use any veggies you have on hand.  This meatloaf was easy to prep and packed with flavor. This is a recipe I will be making again.

Ingredients:

1 ½ pounds lean ground turkey (or beef)

2 medium carrots shredded

1 parsnip shredded

½ cup sweet onion finely diced

2 large eggs

1 2 ounce package Onion Soup and Dip Mix

½ cup ketchup

1 cup Italian breadcrumbs

¼ cup BBQ sauce or ketchup to glaze

Directions:

  1. Spray a bread pan with olive oil spray or line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment spray and spray with olive oil spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees if serving now.
  2. Using a grater, grate the carrots and parsnip medium or coarse until you get approximately 1 ½ cups of shredded vegetables.  (You can use any veggies you prefer).
  3. Add veggies, ground meat, eggs, ketchup, soup mix, and breadcrumbs to a large bowl and mash/mix together. 
  4. Transfer the mixture to the bread pan or place on the baking sheet and form into a loaf.
  5. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes (65 if refrigerating before baking).  Spread ketchup or BBQ sauce over the top for a glaze.  Increase the temperature to 400 degrees. Bake for 15 more minutes.
  6. Allow meatloaf to rest for a few minutes before serving.
  7. Enjoy I served this with lemon pepper air fried red potato wedges and lemon parmesan green bean fries.
<strong>Lemon Parmesan Baked Green Bean Fries</strong>

Lemon Parmesan Baked Green Bean Fries

These baked “fries” are a crunchy, healthy, and tasty side dish that pairs well with many entrees. Ingredients: 1 pound green beans 2 tablespoons egg whites ¼ cup Italian style breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon fresh chopped basil 1/8 cup fresh grated/shredded parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon lemon 

Carrot and Pecan Muffins

Carrot and Pecan Muffins

What’s better than carrot cake in the morning?  These healthy muffins are tender, crunchy, and bursting with flavor.  Ingredients: 1 cup pecan halves 1 cup almond flour ½ cup whole wheat flour 1 scoop vanilla almond powder 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking 

Broiled Chicken Fajitas

Broiled Chicken Fajitas

I love chicken fajitas and on busy weeknights I need a dinner that is quick to put together.  I chopped the vegetables over and coated the chicken in spices over the weekend so all I had to do was turn on the oven and broil.  Then we topped our fajitas with our favorite toppings: cheese, salsa, guacamole, and plain nonfat Greek yogurt.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

2-3 bell peppers sliced

½ red onion sliced

1 pound chicken breasts sliced

Juice and zest of one lime divided

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon chili powder divided

Whole wheat tortillas

Toppings: shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, etc…

Directions:

  1. Spray a 9×13 dish with olive oil spray.  Spread out the vegetables in the dish.  Spray with olive oil spray.  Sprinkle ½ tablespoon chili powder, half of lime zest, and half of lime juice over the vegetables.
  2. Place chicken in a dish or sealable bag coat with 1 tablespoon olive oil and ½ tablespoon chili powder.
  3. When ready to serve broil vegetables on high for 10 minutes.  Stir vegetables.
  4. Spread chicken over the vegetables.  Broil on high for another 10 minutes.  If chicken isn’t cooked through stir the chicken and vegetables and broil another 5 minutes.
  5. Serve on tortillas with desired toppings.
  6. Enjoy!
Tofu Parmesan

Tofu Parmesan

I love parmesan everything!  This tofu parmesan is simple to prepare and tastes great over zoodles and on a tortilla pizza with other vegetables.  You could also make tofu parmesan subs or serve this over pasta with some of the extra sauce. Recipe adapted from 

Hamburger Soup

Hamburger Soup

I have been in the mood for slow cooker soups and dinners.  This soup takes minutes to prep and tastes delicious! Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 2 cups sliced carrots 1 cup sliced celery 1 package dry onion soup mix 1 package Italian salad 

<strong>Moroccan Tilapia with Mango Salsa</strong>

Moroccan Tilapia with Mango Salsa

My children love fish, so I try to make a dinner using fish at least once a week.  This grilled tilapia with mango salsa only takes a few minutes to prep and serve.  I paired this with a cumin lime coleslaw and couscous with spinach. 

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

4-6 tilapia filets

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 or 2 mangos diced

1-2 tablespoons cilantro

1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions:

  1. Preheat grill to max heat.
  2. Paint olive oil over filets and sprinkle with cumin and coriander.
  3. Add mango, cilantro, and lime juice to a small bowl.
  4. Grill tilapia 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Top tilapia with mango salsa.
  6. Enjoy!
<strong>Beef and Cheddar Casserole</strong>

Beef and Cheddar Casserole

On busy weeknights I often need dinners I can prep in advance and just throw in the oven.  This is a simple, tasty, and quick recipe your family will be sure to devour. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1