Recipes

Super (Bowl) Veggie Fries

You probably know that the Super Bowl is next Sunday, February 2nd.  (Actually, did you hear that they "reserve the right" to hold it any day between Friday and Monday, depending on the weather?!  Crazy!  But that's beside the point.) Super Bowl "Sunday" offers...

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Warm-Me-Up Chicken Quinoa Soup

I've always loved having a big bowl of steaming, hearty soup on a cold day, but I used to stick to the canned versions.  I used to think that making homemade soup was a complicated and laborious process that required a "real chef."  When I got my first crockpot as a...

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(Secretly Healthy) Blueberry-Oat Streusel Muffins

Ever since I was a little kid, I've had the strangest "craving" behavior.  I don't get cravings very often ... I'm the type of person that can eat the same thing every day for breakfast 80% of mornings and still get super excited about it.  When it comes to dinner,...

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Back-on-Track Bok Choy Delight

It's that time of year when we are all wanting to do something healthy for our bodies, and wanting to feel better about ourselves.  This feeling leads a lot of people towards drastic and unhealthy measures ("I swear I'll never touch another 'carb'!" or "I'm doing the...

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Christmas Cranberry-Orange Brussels Sprouts

Christmas is just around the corner (yay!! I am SOO excited!!), and whether you celebrate or not, you'll want to try this easy, nutrient-packed, and delicious side dish.  There aren't too many dishes that look just as festive as they taste, but this one does!  The...

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Healthy Chocolate Christmas Cookies

We've talked about my holiday health mentality: I absolutely believe that you should treat yourself to those special holiday treats that only come around once per year, and do so guilt-free!  But I also believe that the holidays should not be an excuse to eat...

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Quick & Healthy Crockpot Turkey Vegetable Soup

For today's Foodie Friday, I've got a perfect recipe for you because it's sure getting chilly across the US!!  Dallas is currently in the middle of an ice storm, and while I actually kind of enjoy the cold weather, I'm crossing my fingers that it doesn't mess up my...

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Sweet Cinnamon Eggy Oats

Happy Foodie Friday!  How was your Thanksgiving, if you celebrated?  Mine was a blast – I’ll be sharing a bunch of pictures from the weekend with you in my “7 Things” post on Sunday, so stay tuned! Since I’m usually either traveling for work or not getting home until...

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