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The Holidays are here! Set yourself up for success with these helpful tips for eating well and feeling better during the holidays.The holiday season is a time of the year many of us look forward to. Family and friends gather to share experiences and continue (or create) holiday traditions. For some of us though, it's also a season wrought with anxiety and temptation that all of our hard work and discipline will fall away as we're faced with all of the deliciously decadent sweets, treats, and ... continue reading...

Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Rice Skillet is a 30-minute, one-pan dinner that is easy to make yet incredibly flavorful. A great weeknight meal and/or lunch prep!If you're new to my site, there are some things you need to know about me. But first of all--welcome!! There have been a lot of new people around here lately, and I'm honored that you want to spend some time with me and make my recipes. Back to what you need to know. (1) I'm a sucker for a one-pan/pot meal. (2) I'm picky about ... continue reading...

A healthier take on the cookout classic, Lighter Baked Macaroni and Cheese is packed full of gooey cheesiness. It can be made gluten free, too!I know that I'm not alone when I say that Macaroni and Cheese is one of my all-time favorite foods. I'm not above the boxed stuff, either. But there's something about a dish of baked mac and cheese that just hits different. Years ago, Jeff and I used to cater parties for friends. He would smoke meat and I would prepare the sides. My mac and ... continue reading...

This "Menu Plan and Tips for Your First Week on WW" is a primer for how to navigate the WW App, plan your food for the week, and build a team of support for your wellness journey!If you're new to my blog because you just started (or restarted) WW for the new year--welcome! You're not alone. I have many friends and work colleagues who are doing the same, mainly starting on Monday (Jan 6th). They have tons of questions, and since I am a WW Ambassador, I can get answers pretty quickly to ... continue reading...

One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese is one the most popular recipes on this blog, so I wanted to find a way to make it into a complete meal rather than just a side dish. This version is still quick and easy. Just saute up some veggies while the mac and cheese cooks, and you'll have yourself a low-point meal in about 20 minutes.What really makes this quick is having some cooked chicken breast on hand. I like the pre-shredded rotisserie chicken breast from Costco, but Aldi and Trader Joe's also have ... continue reading...

This One Pot Macaroni and Cheese recipe cooks up in about 15 minutes. Creamy, cheesy, gooey, and only 200 calories a serving!I have a huge soft spot for macaroni and cheese. I'm talking blue box with powdered, neon-orange cheese. I know, I know. Fancy mac and cheese is delicious, but there's something nostalgic for me about the boxed version.That being said, a single serving (about a cup) of the blue box stuff clocks in at 13 SP. My version cuts that number in half, and everything is ... continue reading...

This is one of my most popular recipes, and for good reason. The first time I made it, Jeff asked if he could eat the whole thing. That's how good it is. I mean, how can you go wrong with you combine broccoli in cheese sauce, mac and cheese, and bacon?Shells and Cheese with Bacon and Broccoli10 strips lean (center cut bacon, sliced. (I used Appleton Farms brand from Aldi))12 oz large shell macaroni 1 large broccoli stalk, (cut into florets (about 4 cups))2 cups almond ... continue reading...

The smoky and cheesy combo of these Mini BBQ Cheddar Meatloaves make them a quick and delicious dinner or meal prep option. Cooked in half the time of a full meatloaf!I'm back! For the past few months, I took a little break from posting. The holiday season is always busy, but it seemed to fly by between grading, celebrating, and the start of a new semester. And, if I'm being 100% honest, I was feeling burned out and lacking inspiration. I was worried that I was letting you all down by ... continue reading...

This Healthy Chicken Pot Pie recipe is packed with incredible flavor, yet easy to make thanks to some simple shortcuts!This was another highly requested one. I never could have guessed how difficult it would be to perfect a healthier version. Well, it only took me a few months to come up with a Chicken Pot Pie recipe that I'm happy to share with you all! If you follow me on Instagram, then you've been there through the recipe testing process and got a taste of my perfectionism. I'm happy ... continue reading...