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Fresh Watermelon Feta & Mint Salad

I love the fresh flavors in this watermelon feta salad recipe and how easily it comes together. Made with mint, and a homemade orange dressing.

How to Make Egg Shakshuka

Read on because this delicious Egg Shakshuka is easier to make than to pronounce! One skillet and simple ingredients are everything you need to serve this terrific meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

National Honey Board: Beef & Broccoli Bowls

For weeknights where I need a delicious and convenient meal waiting for me when I get home from afternoon activities, these Slow Cooker Asian Beef Bowls with Broccoli are just the thing to serve for dinner!

Healthy Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli

For weeknights when I need a delicious and convenient meal waiting for me when I get home from afternoon activities, this slow cooker meal saves the day!

Coconut Mango Popsicles

When temperatures begin to creep up, I love having pops in the freezer as a snack option, and these coconut mango popsicles are just the thing to eat when you want a healthy and delicious treat!

Egg Salad Stuffed Avocado Lunch

Looking for a delicious and low-carb lunch idea? You’re going to love this egg salad stuffed avocado made with my homemade egg salad recipe and perfectly ripe avocado. It’s super satiating and so easy to make. In this post, I’ll show you how to assemble this wholesome lunch idea and pack it for the office.

Honey Chicken Lettuce Cups with the National Honey Board

The one meal I love to order when I travel to New York City? Honey Chicken Lettuce Cups from a small Asian restaurant a few blocks away from my hotel. They are so delicious that I’ve been known to frequent twice in a couple of days.

Healthy Honey Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Craving Asian chicken lettuce cups from your favorite restaurant? Look no further than this recipe! You’ll love the combination of sweet and tangy, Asian-inspired flavors in these healthy chicken lettuce cups. The perfectly cooked chicken and crunchy veggies encased in crisp lettuce… mouth-watering!

Quick Peach Bread with Yogurt

Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to enjoy an epic bread you can make using fresh or frozen peaches and basic staples.

Crockpot Lasagna Soup

This crockpot lasagna soup has all the delicious flavors of classic lasagna but none of the time-consuming layering and baking!

Cranberry Quinoa Salad

This wholesome quinoa salad with cranberries is simple to make ahead and serves as a light meal or healthy side dish.

Sunsweet Prune Muffins – High Fiber Recipe

In the past, I’ve tried to add more fiber to my family’s diet in what I thought would be tasty baked goods. Most recipes, however, incorporate wheat-bran and grains and tend to yield dry, not-so-tasty muffins. If you’ve been searching for a tasty way to add more fiber to your diet without adding more grains, […]

St Patrick’s Day Smoothie

Enjoy a festive St. Patrick’s Day Smoothie! Packed with nutritious fruits and veggies, this is a healthy smoothie that your kids will love drinking.

High Fiber Breakfast Muffins

This high-fiber muffin recipe is grain-free and good for you, and every bite packs delicious carrot-cake flavors.

Easy Tortellini Soup Recipe

This creamy tomato tortellini soup is one comfort food everyone loves and leftovers are terrific freezer meals or thermos lunches!

Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats

Make these strawberry banana overnight oats in a couple of minutes and enjoy everyone’s favorite fruit combo as a convenient breakfast!

New Orleans Fried Catfish Recipe

This fried catfish recipe will be one of the tastiest pieces of fish you’ll ever make at home. Each bite of tender, flaky fish is encased in a light crispy, seasoned coating. The type of recipe that will make everyone reach for seconds. In this post, you’ll find step-by-step directions and tips on how to […]

Mexican Vegetable Bean Soup

Full of fresh vegetables and hearty beans in a taco-seasoned broth, this Mexican soup is a hit with the kids, and I know you will love how easy it comes together.

Udi’s Gluten-Free Breakfast Pizzas

An easy breakfast pizza kids will love? Yes, please! This recipe is one my son, and I love to make on weekends, and sometimes, for breakfast-for-dinner night!

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Pizza

Say hi to a new morning favorite with all the classic breakfast flavors from bacon and eggs in a cheesy pizza everyone will devour.

Sunsweet High Fiber Chocolate Bites

You guys! Fiber has never tasted this good. Or should I say; that chocolate has not been this good-for-you. Just when you thought you were giving up on your new year’s resolutions, I mean, it’s been six weeks now, here I come with the perfectly portioned recipe to keep your health goals on track. This […]

Healthy Tomato Soup

Sometimes I just want soup and other times I have a fridge full of veggies that I am in a hurry to cook before having to toss them out. This healthy tomato and vegetable soup is perfect for both occasions.

Cherry Hand Pies

Use fresh or frozen cherries to make these fuss-free homemade hand pies in any shape you like!

Jazz Fest Zatarains Jambalaya

Have you wanted to learn how to make a traditional New Orleans Jambalaya but were intimidated by the Cajun seasonings? Today’s easy jambalaya recipe incorporates one of our favorite local staples, and it’s on the table in about 35 minutes!

Breakfast Tacos with Sausage, Pineapple Salsa & Spinach

What if I told you that you could make a complete breakfast in 45 seconds? The type of breakfast that your family will be asking for again and again? These breakfast tacos with turkey sausage and pineapple salsa are easy to eat and make.

Chicken with Sunsweet Prunes and Sage

Some days, it’s nice to cook a recipe that tastes a little fancier than my everyday meals. However, fancy doesn’t have to be difficult to make; at least not this delicious recipe for Chicken with Prunes and Sage. For this recipe, I’ve partnered with Sunsweet, to create a meal that is both perfect for a […]

Pan-Seared Chicken with Prunes and Sage

Nothing beats a flavorful chicken breast for dinner, unless you up the game with one simple step! This Chicken and Prunes recipe makes a normal weeknight dinner feel special.

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Hummus

Try this healthy buffalo chicken dip for a lightened-up version of the original appetizer. It’s made with hummus and has a delicious smoky flavor that goes great with crackers, chips, and veggies. Whether you are hosting a tailgating party or need to bring a dish to a get-together, this buffalo hummus dip is going to […]

Birthday Cupcake Recipe

Are you looking for the perfect Birthday Cupcake recipe that yields moist, delicious, and easy to frost cupcakes? This.is.it!

Asian Kale Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

This tasty kale salad is full of veggies and is sure to satisfy that Asian-inspired flavor craving. Keep reading to learn how to tenderize kale and all the tips to build the most epic salad.

3 Tips for a Healthier Winter

Every year, around the time the temperatures stay chilly long enough to say “winter is here,” my kids begin to show signs of the season. These can be a tickle in their throat or a persistent cough, which are almost always short lived but are a nuisance nonetheless.

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Looking for an easy recipe that will help you ditch the canned chicken noodle soup? This hearty slow cooker chicken noodle soup will win over the family!

Morning Juggle: Focus on One Task at a Time

Some mornings, I feel like I’ve run a marathon by 9 am. The amount of juggling involved in just a couple of hours can leave any parent exhausted before getting started with the day! Although I’m homeschooling two out of the four kids in the house, the other two still need to get out of […]

Mango Peach Smoothie

I’ll share all my tips to make this mango peach smoothie for a drinkable breakfast or a healthy snack. It’s thick, tastes like dessert, and it’s good for you! Peach Mango Smoothie I have tons of kid-approved smoothie recipes in this blog, but when summer is around, I love this peach mango smoothie that gives […]

A Month of Mindfulness with Aetna

Every day is an opportunity to make small changes that can have a very positive effect on our lives. With a new year, comes the opportunity to set the tone for the adventures, big and small, that might come our way.