Super fast, super easy, super versatile, and super delicious…my newest Mediterranean grain bowl! I have been loving my grain bowls for dinner precisely because they are fast, easy, versatile, and delicious! My Mediterranean grain bowl recipe makes the perfect dinner! First let’s talk about fast – this meal was done in under 30 minutes with …
Now that our children have all flown the coop, pasta is not often on the dinner menu in our home. Funny how that happened. Pasta for dinner was such a mainstay when the kids were home. In fact, their most requested dinner when they visit is still and big bowl of Pesto Shrimp. That recipe …
Oh wow! this salad was scrumptious! The perfect dinner after a long day at work. Putting this salad together was easy, but I admit I loved the time I spent plattering the salad to look beautiful. After work, it was a bit of therapy to put together not only a delicious, healthy meal but one …
Healthy snacking is a must in my day. I need a mid morning and late afternoon snack to get me through my days. So whether you want to debate if snacking is a good or bad-for-you habit, I know that I need to plan healthy snacks into my day. Here is a list of my …
I love cooking chicken breasts in my Instant Pot. It is so easy and fast. Plus, I can count on it turning out perfect every time. I have been enjoying it so much (and cooking chicken breast every week by the Instant Pot loads), that I have hunted out new recipes for shredded chicken breast. …
Now that I have reached my WW goal weight, I am focusing on maintaining my weight loss. In many ways, maintaining is a lot harder than losing – especially if you are like me, someone whose weight has yo-yoed for years. But this time my weight loss is different (it was much slower), and I …
Right now I am having a craving for my Easiest Ever Overnight Oatmeal with Blueberries! Seriously. I have been on an outstanding road trip for the past few weeks. Which is why my blogging has been rather sporadic during this time. This little thing called, “No Service” when we are traveling through National Parks and …
Uggh! Weight. As in trying to lose weight. As in I have too much of it. As in – this has been a lifelong struggle of mine. Yes, I am always trying to lose weight. Sometimes I am better at it than other times. Sometimes I am hoping to lose five pounds and sometimes I …
The holidays are over and as many of you know I have been busy partaking in all of the festivities. Life has been super busy with teaching until Dec. 22 and then hosting Christmas Eve with all the kids home on Dec. 24th. Of course the fun did not stop there! Day trips to San …
A great bowl of chili is like a warm hug on a blustery autumn evening. It is the ultimate comfort food that is also healthy for you! We make it often on Sundays during the school year to enjoy as lunch a couple of times during the week. Chili not only holds up well in …
