My 90 Day challenge officially ended this December and I am floored at the results. Not only did I find some amazing recipes that are gluten free but I also met my goals! At the start of the challenge I was about 15 pounds heavier, 14 inches bigger, and struggling to find healthy but fulfilling … Continue reading 90 Day Challenge Results
I’ve officially reached the end of my first monthly in my 90 day challenge. Here’s how it’s been. The Wins 5 lbs lost9.5 inches lostLearned tons of new recipes Cooked a lot Limited Stomach IssuesNo binge snacking The Struggles The hardest part of this 30 days was staying on track while everyone else was eating … Continue reading Month 1 in the Books
Everyone loves to indulge in a fancy beverage, but not everyone enjoys alcohol. Here's a recipe for a twist on a brunch favorite. The Momosa! It's perfect for baby showers, wedding showers, ladies get togethers and even a girl's night in! First start with orange juice. I like to get a variety of options for … Continue reading Easy Momosa Recipe
Plantains are a staple in the Puerto Rican culture. There are so many ways to cook them and endless recipe possibilities. One of my favorites is fried plantains. They can be served as a side dish or even turned into a dessert. Here's my recipe for making delicious fried plantains. Start with Ripe Plantains For … Continue reading Puerto Rican Plantains
I'm always on the hunt for quick, easy recipes to make for dinner. Balancing a full-time job and a growing baby keeps me very busy. I don't always have a lot of time to prepare an intricate meal for dinner. I love spaghetti squash and found a ripe one over at Gilcrease Orchard a few … Continue reading Easy Recipes: Chicken Bacon Ranch Spaghetti Squash
In my previous post, I shared how much it really takes to work off those delicious Easter candies. Here are some alternatives that still fit the holiday theme. Fruit and Veggie Bunny Pre-cut your favorite fruits and vegetables and build into the shape of a rabbit. Try grapes or blueberries for eyes, apples for ears … Continue reading Healthy Easter Snacks to Try
I was looking to spice up dinner while finding a loophole to my husband's hatred to veggies. I came across this Zucchini recipe and loved it. Check it out! Ingredients: 1 lb. Ground Turkey Meat Meat seasoning of your choice Four Zucchini Spaghetti Sauce Cheese Salsa Instructions: Pre-heat over to 375 Fry up ground turkey … Continue reading Pinterest in Real Life: Baked Zucchini
I've recently realized my husbands obsession with sweet potatoes. After planning a meal for every night of the week, I've learned to get creative. Checkout this exciting recipe that is completely open to substitutions and additions. Ingredients Large sweet potato 1 lb of turkey (or meat substitute of choice) 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder 1/2 … Continue reading Healthy Easy Dinners: Stuffed Sweet Potato
I am all for Pinterest recipes, but let's be honest. They don't always turn out like the picture. However, this super simple skillet turned out perfectly and allowed for my own little additions and substitutions. Ingredients 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 tsp clove garlic 1/2 onions, diced (optional) 1/2 … Continue reading Healthy Easy Dinners: Turkey Skillet
Cold weather calls for homemade soups. Here's an easy recipe I discovered for tomato soup! What You'll Need: 1 Tbsp. olive oil ½ medium onion, chopped 5 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 cup dry white wine 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth *Optional*1 tsp. lemon pepper Preparation: Heat oil in large saucepan over medium. Add … Continue reading Easy Tomato Soup Recipe
