these quick and easy quesadillas come together fast and are filled with satisfying flavor. Quesadillas are a new [old] discovery for met lately. I’ve always known about them but for whatever reason they weren’t a “go-to” for me.
easy veggie-packed mexican casserole
this meal is not only easy and delicious but it’s budget-friendly too! packed with flavor and nutrition, it will definitely become a staple in your household! You guys, I’ve been a zucchini freak lately. I don’t know what happened. I definitely wasn’t as into them during the majority of this summer and now suddenly as…
WHOLE WHEAT CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH PESTO AND SUMMER VEGGIES
Pasta dishes where you can just throw a ton of veggies into them are my go-to during the school year. It’s such an easy way to get a heart meal in minutes but also make sure you’re able to pack them with nutrients. This week, tomatoes and zucchini were on sale and I immediately thought…
6-ingredient breakfast tacos
these simple tacos come together in a matter of minutes and are full of flavor. perfect any time of day, they’re a great meal to keep in your weekday rotation. Corn tortillas have just been doing it for me this summer. I’ve been using them non-stop. I’ve always liked them, but prior to this summer…
LIME-INFUSED GRILLED CHICKEN, SPINACH, TOMATO AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS
For some reason I always forget about quesadillas. It’s funny too because I almost always have at least the most basic ingredients in my house for them. Like corn tortillas and shredded white meat chicken. And limes and avocado and greek yogurt. While all of the above items are delicious on their own, they’re even better…
6-ingredient whole grain chicken, black bean and corn enchiladas
In talking with people about eating well, one of the main things I often hear from them is that they’re just too busy. They can’t find the time to prepare satisfying meals at home so they just grab something out. Something that I believe so strongly in is the fact that you absolutely can eat…
5-ingredient whole wheat pesto spaghetti with sauteed vegetables and chicken sausage
5 ingredients and just a handful of minutes and this dinner is on the table! Swap in whatever veggies you have on hand and feel free to omit the sausage if it’s not your thing! If you haven’t figured out what you’re having for dinner tonight, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered. And the best…
CALIFORNIA CLUB PIZZA ON WHEAT
You guys. There aren’t really any words for how life-changing this pizza is. This past weekend Chad and I found ourselves at California Pizza Kitchen by happenstance. We were at the mall, we were starving and it was the closest option that offered something with fruits and vegetables (which is usually my minimum requirement). I…
GUCAMOLE GREENS SALAD WITH SEASONED CORN AND CUCUMBERS
For those of you that follow me on Instagram you know that I’m a sweetgreen nut – I can never resist their great big, delicious salads for too long. That said, eating there too frequently can definitely start to take a toll on the ol’ wallet – which being in grad school already does quite well…
whole wheat pizza with spicy vegetarian meat & vegetable sauce
This pizza was kind of a half-thought in my brain as I was purchasing groceries this weekend, but it actually came out incredibly delicious so I figured it was worth sharing. My newest thing (if you couldn’t tell) is arrabbiata sauce. I put it on everything. My baked pasta dishes, my pizzas, my ravioli…okay, well…
individual vegetarian baked pasta bowls
So I went back to the Italian theme this week. I really enjoyed the pasta that I made two weeks ago – and was able to repurpose it in many different ways so I thought it would be a good dish to share with you all. These little guys are great too because you can…
easy double bean & corn enchiladas
these easy enchiladas are packed with protein & fiber, come together quickly and are also budget-friendly! you’ll need just 6 ingredients and 20 minutes to have these on the table! So as promised, I’m going to make an effort to share my budget friendly meal recipes from week to week! Last week definitely had an…
3-INGREDIENT WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA
For those of you that have read the blog for a while, it will come as no surprise to you to hear that I absolutely love pizza. There was a long while where it made it into the top five in response to “what’s your favorite food?” question (cause let’s be honest, was I ever really…
NUTRITION: FOR DINNER
The last of the nutrition series! I’ve had WAY too much fun writing this DINNER GOAL: My goal with dinner is to catch up on whatever I might have missed out the rest of the day. If I was short on whole grains, I try to sneak some in, if I slacked on veggies or…
ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUT AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE PASTA
For those of you that have read this blog for a while, you’re probably not surprised by this dish at all. It’s a pretty well-known fact that both chicken sausage and roasted brussel sprouts are pretty solid staples in my diet. So the other day, while scouring my kitchen for a meal to make, I…
SPINACH AND FETA QUICHE
I’ve never made quiche before and it kind of blows my mind. Had I know it was this easy and this delicious, I would’ve done it a long time ago. The best part is that I can pull it out, heat it up and have an easy, healthy meal on hand for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Given…
EASIEST EVER VEGGIE CHILI MEAL
As much as I love to bake and cook from scratch (I feel like it’s the tastiest and healthiest way to eat) – I unfortunately don’t always have the time to do that. So that’s when meals like this come in handy: Those of you that follow me on Instagram probably recognize the above meal…
CHEESY WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH
There are few things in life I love more than carbs and cheese. Especially when the carbs are whole wheat and the cheese is reduced fat making it healthy, filling and delicious. Those of you that follow me on Pinterest know that I have a never-ending list of things pinned to the board “Recipes to…
snowy
hi people! i’m just popping in…i’ve been doing my best to stay somewhat disconnected on my break..focus on family, the town and myself. i know many of you are also busy and doing the same. if you follow me on instagram, you’re probably being pretty well briefed on what i’ve been up to…a lot of…
chilly
Hello! Another relaxing day is under my belt. I started the day off with a delicious bowl of apple pie oatmeal served up in my brand new Christmas mug. It’s getting chilly out there so I wanted something warm and comforting. {1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 diced apple, dash of apple pie spice, spoonful of peanut…
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It was another relaxing day so there’s not much to report… Breakfast was a yogurt bowl – {vanilla greek yogurt, kashi go lean crunch, strawberries and a peanut butter spoonful} {coffee with soymilk} {santa candle} lunch was a big old salad – {mixed greens, grape tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, walnuts, cranberries, carrots, onions and olive…
normal
ahhh, it feels so good to be back on a normal eating schedule. I woke up just before 8am to my mom’s voice and a craving for cereal! {kashi go lean crunch with strawberries, soymilk and coffee} I ran out to the store last night and stocked up on a few essentials and I was…
you guys
I’m sure I sound like a broken record…but I don’t care. you guys are amazing. I honestly don’t know where I’d be without the blog community…you’ve all helped me through some of the toughest times in life. so THANK YOU. each and every single one of you. you rock. first – my grandmother is doing…
sandy hook
apologies for the delay…yesterday, as I’m sure you all know, was crazy. the day started off well enough…I woke up, enjoyed a nice comforting breakfast – {oatmeal with diced peaches, sunflower seed butter, granola and coffee with soymilk} watched some christmas movies, obsessively checked for my grades (I got all A’s – a solid 4.0…