Let me tell you about these muffins. Each bite is packed full of chocolatey blueberry crunch. These are not health food muffins  but they are definitely better than something you will get in a bakery. So fluffy with the perfect top crust.  Blueberry Oatmeal Chip Muffins  What you need:  1 1/2 cups oats  1 cup […]

Sometimes you want food so comforting you just forget how cold it is outside. This is one of those dishes. We were craving the creaminess of a chicken pot pie, but did not want to add so many calories to our meal.  What you need:  2 chicken breasts cooked and chopped  1 cup of peas […]

So I am definitely a day late on this post, but I want to start a meatless Monday series! All my favorite protein packed meatless recipes. This isn’t a diet. Just an extra day to fill up on produce and yummy grains. This first recipe is a an awesome light salad that is perfect for […]

We have all been there. 30 minutes before people arrive and you still have nothing to serve. We tried this apple pie crumble recipe the other night and not only was it easy – it was delicious!  What you need:  Prepared pie dough wheat or regular  Canned apple slices 1 cup flour  1 cup brown […]

Hey guys! Every day I fight the battle between looking put together and sleeping longer. I use just a few tips and tricks to bring my morning routine down to a whopping 35 minutes. One of the easiest looks is a day time smokey sultry eye. Takes only a few minutes, but looks like a lot […]

One of the easiest ways to reduce the fat content in your diet is to have one meatless day a week. The problem with most vegetarian options is they are not filling and you may end up eating more. This dish is both filling and satisfying.  Eggplant And Mushroom Pasta  What you need:  1/2 pound […]

Looking for a holiday spin on traditional chocolate chip cookies? This is my favorite chocolate chip recipe. The fillings are easily interchangeable.  What you need:  1 bag of milk chocolate chips  1/2 cup craisins I used sugar free  1 cup chopped pecans  2 eggs  2 1/2 sticks butter 1 2/3 cup white sugar  1 2/3 […]

Wild Rice with Sautéed Kale, Onions and Mushrooms  What you need- 1 cup wild rice  3 cups chopped kale 2 cups various mushrooms 1 small onion chopped  2 cloves chopped garlic  1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda  1/2 tsp brown sugar  1 cup vegetable stock Salt pepper and olive oil  Directions-  Cook wild rice according to […]

Hey guys!   I don’t know about y’all, but it has been crazy chilly here. I crave soup almost every day now. And peppermint mochas yum!  One of my favorite low fat dishes is stuffed green peppers, but I wanted the same taste in soup form. To the crockpot! What you need :  2 green peppers […]

First off happy Veterans Day ! I hope you had the opportunity to thank your local veterans 🙂  I am officially back to operation clean up my diet before the holidays. My favorite type of lunches are grab and go filled with protein. Starbucks has a really great protein pack with a hard boiled egg, […]