Healthy Food

I love cooking with fresh produce as much as possible, but some recipes — like my Sauteed Julienned Summer Vegetables — require a lot of slicing and can take a long time to prep if you’re just using a knife. If you’re making a recipe like this on a weeknight, I highly recommend investing in […]

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 1-7) As spring continues to bloom, artichokes, arugula, and asparagus are some of the first vegetables ready to harvest, but don’t forget about beets, Brussel sprouts, and leeks too! What is […]

Skip the bread and enjoy a bowl of this healthy Italian Sub Salad with salami, cold cuts and cheese, which takes the indulgence of an Italian hero served as a low-carb salad instead. Italian Sub Salad Whether you’re looking for a filling lunch, light dinner, or standout side, this Italian sub salad recipe delivers all […]

This moist Lemon-Coconut Almond Cake is not just a treat for those following a gluten-free or dairy-free diet but a delightful dessert everyone will love. The perfect cake for any occasion! Lemon-Coconut Almond Cake Let’s just start by saying I am obsessed with this Lemon-Coconut Almond Cake, it’s so good! The recipe evolved from this […]

This easy, 4-ingredient Honey-Mustard Ham recipe is made with honey, Dijon mustard, and a touch of brown sugar on a baked spiral ham. Honey-Mustard Ham Honey mustard is delicious on ham! This simple spiral ham glaze, with only 3 ingredients, balances the sweet and tangy flavors and complements the taste of the ham. It’s so […]

Amazon is known for its big Prime Day sale in the summer, but when it announced its Big Spring Sale, I knew it was a great chance to shop for Spring cleaning and organizing essentials at a great price. The spring Prime Day sale runs from Wednesday, March 20 to Monday, March 25, which gives […]

Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that combines the zesty, fresh flavor of lemon with the subtle, nutty taste of poppy seeds. Lemon Poppy Seed Cake This easy Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcake recipe is perfect for Easter, spring and summer gatherings, or any time you crave something light and citrusy. This dessert is […]

Made with mayo, dijon mustard, and paprika, these Classic Deviled Eggs are an easy and flavorful side dish or appetizer. They’re perfect for holidays like Easter, summer gatherings, and packed lunches, and they can store well too! Classic Deviled Eggs Deviled eggs are perfect if you’re looking for an inexpensive, low-carb appetizer or snack, especially […]

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 25-31) Spring and Easter! Sounds perfect to me! I know winter is refusing to leave some areas- but warmer weather is on the horizon! Hosting the family this year? This Veggie, […]

This Risotto Primavera recipe showcases the freshness and variety of spring in a bowl loaded with asparagus, peas, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Risotto Primavera Risotto, a classic Italian favorite known for its creamy texture, is made even more delightful with the addition of crisp, fresh spring vegetables. It’s a perfect blend of the comforting arborio […]

Baked spiral ham with a simple homemade glaze made with fresh orange juice, pineapple juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a touch of brown sugar is the perfect holiday dish! Honey Baked Ham Spiral hams are great for serving at large parties because they are precooked and sliced, which makes for easy serving when it comes […]

This low-carb Crustless Quiche is light and delicious, perfect for breakfast or brunch (or even a light dinner)! Made with leftover ham or ham steak, broccoli and cheese. Crustless Quiche For those looking to lighten their meal or simply save on preparation time, this crustless quiche is a wonderful alternative. This version retains all the […]

Amazon is known for its big Prime Day sale in the summer, but when it announced its Big Spring Sale, I knew it was a great chance to shop for Spring cleaning and organizing essentials at a great price. The spring Prime Day sale runs from Wednesday, March 20 to Monday, March 25, which gives […]

My air fryer is an absolute essential in my kitchen! I love using it for a ton of my favorite recipes, like Asian-glazed boneless chicken thighs and butternut squash. And if you’ve gone this long with using an air fryer for easy lunches and dinners, I have amazing news: the Amazon Spring Prime Day Sale […]

Spanish Tortilla is a layered potato, onion and egg open-faced omelet. Serve it as an appetizer, or main for breakfast/brunch or a light dinner. Spanish Tortilla I love this Spanish omelette so much with, made with tender potatoes and onions suspended in a bed of eggs. It’s amazing how good a dish with so few […]

This spring, double Pea Salad recipe, made with blanched peas, minced shallot, feta cheese, and a creamy dressing made of more peas, yogurt, mint, and dill is super fresh and very easy! Pea Salad I never liked green peas as a kid. But as my adult taste buds matured, I learned to enjoy if they are packed […]

I love Corned Beef Hash with eggs for breakfast or brunch. Adding chopped veggies to the mix makes it even healthier! Corned Beef Veggie Hash Corned Beef Hash is a chopped veggie and meat dish with potatoes that cooks on the stove in a skillet. It’s a great meal if you have any leftover meat […]

I absolutely love smoothies — they’re quick and easy to make, loaded with healthy ingredients, and my daughters can’t get enough of them! Whether I’m whipping up a Carrot Banana Protein Smoothie for an on-the-go breakfast or an afternoon snack of Green Smoothie Bowls for my family, I couldn’t do it without one of the best […]

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 18-24) This week it is official! Spring is finally here! Who else is excited with me? I can’t wait for vibrant spring meals like Creamy Orzo with Asparagus and Peas or […]

Crispy fish cakes with roasted pepper sauce can be made with any white fish, canned salmon, or even crab. Bake them or air fryer them! Fish Cakes These homemade baked or air fryer fish cakes are healthier than deep frying. Anytime I have leftover fish, I like to turn it into fish cakes or fish […]

Crispy Butter Beans are a healthy, high-fiber snack or appetizer made with a fresh and bright lemon-herb green sauce for dipping. They are so good, even my kids love them! Crispy Butter Beans This healthy Butter Beans snack recipe is the only way you can get me to eat butter beans. I never liked butter […]

This spring Green Shakshuka is a veggie-packed twist on the classic egg dish perfect to enjoy with crusty bread for breakfast/brunch, lunch or dinner. Green Shakshuka Eggs As spring approaches, I crave lighter, fresher meals that celebrate the bounty of the season. Enter this Spring Shakshuka recipe, a vibrant, vegetable-packed variation of the Middle Eastern […]

Whether I’m chopping ingredients or putting together a charcuterie board, I always reach for one of the best wood cutting boards. A good-quality cutting board is essential in every kitchen, and not only are wooden cutting boards more sustainable than plastic ones, but they’re also much more durable and sturdy, making it easy to prep […]

These Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread Muffins are the perfect start to a lazy, cold March Sunday morning. Speckled with raisins, they are sweet and perfect to enjoy with a hot cup of tea. Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread Muffins Irish soda bread gets its name from baking soda, which leavens it instead of yeast. […]

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (March 11-17) One of my favorite Irish “blessings”- ‘May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; […]

This healthy Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Soup is an easy slow cooker dump recipe. There’s no need to sauté anything, and it tastes delicious! Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Making chicken and lentil soup in a slow cooker is a comforting and healthy meal that’s high in fiber and protein. This lentil soup recipe gets […]

Use your slow cooker to make the easiest, melt-in-your-mouth, Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage for your St Patrick’s Day dinner! Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage We are all Irish on St Patrick’s Day! I’m sure many of you will be enjoying the classic Irish-American dish, it’s so easy to make in the slow […]

Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs with bacon, cornichons, Old Bay seasoning and celery are a fun twist on classic deviled eggs. Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs The classic deviled egg, with its smooth, creamy filling and mild taste, has been a staple at gatherings for generations. However, sometimes it’s fun to shake things up a bit. Enter […]

Sheet pans are an essential piece of cookware to have in your kitchen. They’re perfect for making easy one-pan meals, as well as baking cookies, roasting vegetables, and much more. And the best sheet pans provide even cooking and cleanup for whatever you’re cooking! Personally, I reach for my sheet pans on a weekly basis […]