This recipe for stuffed spaghetti squash with Italian sausage and veggies was created when I had a spaghetti squash that had been sitting on my counter for over a month. (Did you know they can last for 1-3 months?) I wanted to find a new way to use it and also happened to have a pound of fresh [...]
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Salmon, Edamame and Cashew Cauliflower Fried Rice
October 12, 2020 { 4 comments }This post is sponsored by Blue Harbor Fish Co.®. I’m excited to share this recipe for Salmon, Edamame and Cashew Cauliflower Fried Rice with you. This healthier take on fried rice is easy, versatile, delicious and full of flavor. The ingredients list is short and pantry/freezer friendly although I do highly recommend using a fresh [...]
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Stuffed Acorn Squash with Brown Rice, Kale, Cranberries and Pecans
October 1, 2020 { 196 comments }This recipe for stuffed acorn squash with brown rice, kale, cranberries and pecans is a delicious and creative use for acorn squash that can be prepared ahead of time and easily reheated for lunches and dinners throughout the week. It’s a perfect fall meal that can be prepared meatless or with chopped or shredded chicken [...]
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Italian Sausage, Roasted Potato and Roasted Veggie Egg Bake
April 6, 2020 { 10 comments }This recipe was developed in paid sponsorship with the National Pork Board. I have an easy, versatile and family-friendly recipe to share with you today. It’s an Italian sausage, roasted potato and roasted veggie egg bake. It’s simple, delicious and makes enough to serve a crowd or stretch into multiple meals. The leftovers heat over well. [...]
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Lentil, Cauliflower and Kale Vegan Power Soup
January 26, 2020 { 16 comments }I hope this post finds you enjoying the weekend. It’s rainy, cool and overcast here in Florida so it seems like the perfect time to share this recipe for Lentil, Cauliflower and Kale Vegan Power Soup. I posted a photo of this soup in last week’s “Day in the Life at 20 Months” post and [...]
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The Best Ever Pizza-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Casserole
January 21, 2020 { 14 comments }I have been making this spaghetti squash casserole for going on five years now and I think it’s safe to say at this point that it is in the top 10 when it comes to the number of times that I’ve made a specific recipe. I have hesitated to share the recipe on my blog [...]
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The Best Homemade Chicken Enchiladas
September 25, 2018 { 88 comments }The Best Homemade Chicken Enchiladas. Say goodbye to canned enchilada sauce and get ready to experience a whole new level of taste and flavor with homemade Mexican cuisine! I first published this homemade chicken enchilada recipe back in 2014 and four years later, it consistently ranks as one of the top three recipes on my [...]
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Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls with Coconut Curry Almond Butter Sauce and Shrimp
January 25, 2018 { 16 comments }I’m so excited to share this recipe for Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls with Coconut Curry Almond Butter Sauce and Shrimp with you. This is one that I’ve been making for a little over six months now and it’s something I know you guys are going to love! Would you believe that when I first made [...]
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My Favorite Carrot Apple Butternut Ginger Soup Made Easy
March 21, 2017 { 18 comments }One of the soup recipes that I make most frequently to have on hand for lunch or a light dinner is a delicious carrot apple butternut ginger soup creation that is the perfect blend of savory, sweet and spicy. It lends itself well to modifications and versatility, especially when it comes to the spices used. [...]
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Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping
January 26, 2017 { 17 comments }A recipe for Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping that is hearty, delicious and easy to prep ahead of time. I didn’t know I liked shepherd’s pie until recently. I was intrigued by a recipe I saw on another blog and was surprised by how much I loved it. It’s the perfect winter comfort food with [...]
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Thai Red Coconut Curry with Chicken and Veggies {Whole30 & Paleo}
January 17, 2017 { 10 comments }I’m so excited to share my recipe for red coconut curry with you! It’s been one of my favorite easy at home Thai-inspired dinners for many, many years. When I did my first Whole30 last year, I was so pleasantly surprised to find that my favorite red and green curry pastes were Whole30-compliant. If you’ve [...]
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Lemony Chicken and Kale Soup
January 10, 2017 { 3 comments }I whipped up this lemony chicken and kale soup to have on hand for lunches this week. It’s light, brothy and packed with veggies but also super comforting and hearty. I primarily made it because I’ve been freezing! You guys know that if left to my own devices, I’ll go with a salad nine times [...]
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Brussles Sprout and Kale Salad with Butternut Squash, Pears, Goat Cheese and a Balsamic Date Vinaigrette
November 22, 2016 { 5 comments }This shredded brussels sprout and kale salad features roasted butternut squash, sliced pears, toasted pecans and honey goat cheese and is topped with a chopped date and balsamic vinaigrette. I was challenged to create a healthy holiday recipe by Bon Appetit and ALDI for an Instagram project (head on over to Instagram to check it [...]
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Gluten-Free & Paleo Pumpkin Banana Muffins
November 2, 2016 { 20 comments }These gluten-free and paleo pumpkin banana muffins are a perfect addition to your breakfast spread or a great option for an afternoon snack. And with just under 150 calories per muffin and no processed sugar, you can feel good about enjoying a freshly baked treat! My current breakfast obsession is two scrambled eggs, fresh fruit [...]
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Perfect Paleo Banana Bread
September 15, 2016 { 364 comments }I originally shared this Paleo Banana Bread recipe in 2013. It’s received hundreds of glowing reviews and remains one of the top three recipes on my blog…for good reason! It’s easy to prep with no mixer required, has short ingredients list, is gluten-free and Paleo-friendly and tastes delicious. I’ve made this recipe over and over again [...]
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Quinoa Breakfast Bake with Blueberries, Bananas and Vanilla Soymilk
April 23, 2015 { 20 comments }This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine. I train the majority of my clients first thing in the morning. As we’re wrapping up their sessions, I frequently ask them “what’s for breakfast?” or encourage them to go home and eat a good breakfast before they head to work. Eating [...]
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Armenian Lentil Soup with Eggplant and Apricots
January 21, 2015 { 24 comments }This recipe for Armenian Lentil Soup is vegan and gluten-free. It’s full of tomatoes, eggplant, apricots, peppers, onions and lentils along with some really fantastic spices like cayenne pepper, cinnamon and cumin. For the last few weeks I have been making soups to have on hand to eat throughout the week. It’s such a treat [...]
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Lemon Feta Potato Salad {Recipe}
September 12, 2014 { 12 comments }This lemon feta potato salad is light, bright, simple and packs a punch of flavor. Potato salad is one of those foods that tends to put people in opposing camps. You’re either a fan or it’s not your thing. One of the things that can turn people off of potato salad is the mayonnaise, as [...]
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Fresh Peach Greek Frozen Yogurt
August 21, 2014 { 5 comments }I have been soaking up peach season and stocking up on fresh South Carolina peaches weekly. My favorite way to eat peaches is peel, slice and enjoy them plain (I’m not a peach fuzz lover…I need that off my peach before eating it!) But I also love to get creative with them…grilled peaches with ice [...]
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How To Cook Perfect Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts + Recent Eats
August 13, 2014 { 29 comments }Today I’m sharing my fool-proof method for cooking boneless, skinless chicken breasts that turn out perfectly every time! The best part? It’s super simple. First, I’ve got recent eats so let’s get started! Breakfast Smoooothies! (Who’s surprised?) I cannot get enough of the peanut butter and jelly combo. Lunch I had a major egg craving [...]
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Easy Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin {Recipe}
March 18, 2014 { 13 comments }Hi and happy Tuesday! I know it’s cliche to talk about the weather but it’s been 30 degrees and raining in Charlotte for the last three days. I’m really over the winter and really ready for spring. You know what else we can talk about? WHERE IS FLIGHT 370!? I have been following this story [...]
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Lemon Parmesan Salmon {Recipe}
January 12, 2014 { 18 comments }Salmon is a grocery staple for me and I almost always end up eating it for lunch or dinner at least once a week. I have my tried and true simple recipe down but I’m always looking for ways to switch it up. I found a winner last week! This one was totally self-developed based [...]
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Butternut and Bean Chili {Recipe}
November 7, 2013 { 31 comments }The first pot of chili of the season is always a noteworthy occasion. I’m one of those people who has a required low temperature before I’ll start making things like soup, stews and chili. With temperatures dipping down into the 30s in Charlotte recently, it was definitely time for a pot of my favorite chili. [...]
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Paleo Sweets & Treats: Paleo Chocolate Cakie Cookies
October 7, 2013 { 89 comments }One of the members of Metro CrossFit is a blogger and Paleo chef. Meet Heather Connell of Multiply Delicious! I blogged about and gave away a copy of her e-cookbook back in February and today I’m here to tell you about her new print cookbook, Paleo Sweets & Treats: Seasonally Inspired Desserts that Let You Have [...]
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Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free Mini Carrot Cake Cupcakes
April 5, 2013 { 15 comments }I can count the number of the times I’ve tried to bake desserts that skew more towards healthy than sinful and my experiences have mostly led me to believe that when you want a sweet, you just need to go for it. There was one incident where Pintest led me to believe it was a [...]
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Weather Talk, Egg Talk, A Healthy Cookie Recipe and More…
March 26, 2013 { 22 comments }http://oascentral.blogher.org/RealMedia/ads/adstream_jx.ads/SocialBoom/OID4380_Cigna_Cigna_SocialBoom_031/@x13 Hola! (Seriously, hola…I so wish I was back in the Caribbean right now. It’s so cold and windy in Charlotte. I shouldn’t complain though as some of you are digging out from snow…again.) But really, when is spring going to actually arrive this year? It’s going to be a cold Easter and the 10 [...]
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Mexican Quinoa V2 + Strong & Confident
August 29, 2012 { 38 comments }I really loved all of the pet discussion today about food and training. I try to keep the blog mostly focused on food/fitness/lifestyle and try to not go overboard with the pet pictures/posts. I do consider owning a pet to be part of my lifestyle so I’m happy that the food post was well received. [...]
