This post has been a long time coming! I owe you guys a lot of recipes, so without further ado here you go! CINNAMON APPLE WALNUT BAKED OATMEAL Cinnamon Apple Walnut Baked Oatmeal Recipe (from Two Peas & Their Pod) Ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned oats 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons apple…
EASY VEGGIE-PACKED MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH KALE WALNUT PESTO
I got a spiralizer this past Christmas and am ashamed and embarrassed to say I ONLY just pulled it out! However, the good news in all of this is that while it took me a while to actually pull it out, I actually have been braining storming recipes all these months. I had pretty high…
5-minute kale walnut pesto
I actually have to confess to you guys that I often get really lazy when it comes to making things like hummus and pesto at home. I have NO idea why because they really come together in minutes and take no time whatsoever.
VEGGIE LOADED SPICY TURKEY WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA
So, remember when I made this veggie loaded spicy turkey pasta sauce? Well, one of the things I love most about it are the many, many, many ways it can be used. Over pasta, in a calzone or on top of a pizza! Dishes that can do double (or triple!) duty are awesome to me…
FAVORITE EASY SUMMER SALAD
When the temperatures start eeking towards the 100 degree mark it can be tough to want to fire up your stove and cook up a nice warm meal. Chad jokingly said to me the other day that I’m doing everything backwards spending the winters in Boston and the summers in Charlotte and I couldn’t agree…
VEGGIE-LOADED SPICY TURKEY PASTA SAUCE
I love loading up my pasta dishes with vegetables because it often means you can get a one-pot meal in! Anytime something equals less dishes, I’m a happy camper. One of my absolute favorite combinations of vegetables to throw into pasta sauce is tri-colored peppers, zucchini, onions and garlic that I then pair with spicy…
nutrition: tips for eating well while dining out
I’ve gotten some requests from you all for putting together a few tips for trying to eat balanced, nutrient-dense meals while eating out. Whenever I sit down to a meal, whether it’s one I’m preparing or one at a restaurant, I look for the following: whole grains, lean protein (including dairy), fruits and/or vegetables and…
instagram recipe roundup
I figured since there have been quite a few things on Instagram that you’ve all requested recipes for, that I’d just round them up quickly in a post! SWEET CHERRY OATMEAL SMOOTHIE PrintSWEET CHERRY OATMEAL SMOOTHIE Ingredients1/2 cup frozen cherries 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup…
EASY MEDITERRANEAN PITA POCKETS
This meal is literally my favorite salad stuffed into a soft, doughy whole wheat pita. I’ve always been a big fan of salad rolled up into bread (my addiction started in college and escalated upon moving to NYC after graduating where Chop’t salad was everywhere just waiting to wrap a delicious salad up into a…
black bean, corn, sweet potato & farro bowl (with creamy avocado yogurt sauce)
You guys know I’m a big fan of the black bean/corn/sweet potato combo. And while it’s an awesome flavor combination on it’s own, the creamy, avocado yogurt sauce takes the whole thing to a new (more delicious) level.
10 DELICIOUS WAYS TO EAT EGGS
Eggs got a bad reputation for a while but they can actually be a great source of protein in the diet, and not just the whites! The yolks are rich sources of choline, lutein and zeaxanthin. Plus eggs can be an affordable and versatile option to add to the diet. For those of you that…
5 (+ ONE BONUS) EASY AND DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR CINCO DE MAYO
For those of you that have read the blog for years and that follow me on Instagram, it’s no secret that Mexican cuisine is one of my most favorites. I think this particular cuisine often gets a bad rep but it can actually be a really healthy and well-balanced option! I like to use lean…
8 easy, delicious pasta recipes
Being on a budget means that I rely on pasta OFTEN. I feel like pasta often gets a bad wrap, but I absolutely love it. It’s versatile, can be filling, nutritious and comes together fairly fast. It has saved me on more than one occasion throughout my busy grad school years! So with that in…
mom’s favorite lentil soup
this is the lentil soup that i grew up eating! there’s nothing fancy about it but it’s warm, comforting and delicious. Growing up we always had lentil soup on hand for easy meals. I distinctly recall watching my Mom make it on Sundays to have for the week.
A WEEK OF EASY, BALANCED MEAL & SNACK IDEAS: FRIDAY
In case you missed it, this week I’m sharing a whole week’s worth of simple. balanced meal and snack ideas – perfect for those crazy weeks I know we all have! CATCH UP: MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY BREAKFAST: 2 slices of whole wheat bread topped with natural nut butter and fruit I love…
A WEEK OF EASY, BALANCED MEAL & SNACK IDEAS: THURSDAY
In case you missed it, this week I’m sharing a whole week’s worth or simple. balanced meal and snack ideas – perfect for those crazy weeks I know we all have! CATCH UP: MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY BREAKFAST: Plain greek yogurt topped with chia seeds, strawberries and low-sugar granola (see this post for my…
A WEEK OF EASY, BALANCED MEAL & SNACK IDEAS: WEDNESDAY
In case you missed it, this week I’m sharing a whole week’s worth of simple. balanced meal and snack ideas – perfect for those crazy weeks I know we all have! CATCH UP: MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST: Green smoothie bowl (recipe is just my 4-Ingredient Green Smoothie with a 1/4-1/3 cup plain greek yogurt…
A WEEK OF EASY, BALANCED MEAL & SNACK IDEAS: MONDAY
Hello! I have an absolutely insane week ahead of me (three back to back exams!) and whenever I have a crazy week, I always make meal planning a priority. I find that having simple, balanced meals on hand helps me to get through the madness! Anyway, to make a long story short, I thought this…
QUINOA & ARUGULA SALAD
I knew as soon as I had this salad on vacation that I absolutely had to come home and recreate it.
black bean, wheat berry & vegetable chili
Wheat berries are a fun twist on the typical chili grain and add great hearty flavor and texture to this easy vegetarian meal. With 7 feet of snow on the ground outside, all I want to do is wrap myself in my robe, put on my slippers and eat warm chili. Even if you don’t…
BROCCOLI, PEPPER AND FETA CHEESE EGG BAKE
I’ve been dying to make an egg bake lately. It’s such a simple dish to pull together and it’s great to have on hand for breakfasts, lunches and even dinners. I almost always have eggs, veggies and some kind of cheese on hand so this is a great way to put them to new use!
one pot 3-bean vegetarian chili
this protein-loaded vegetarian chili comes together quickly making it a perfect weeknight dish for the cooler temps! During the New England winter months, dishes like this sing to your soul. When the temperatures start to drop into the teens, it gets harder and harder to get out of bed, get dressed and face the day. …
comforting one pot fall vegetable curry
this comforting vegetable curry is perfect for the fall season. loaded with flavor, easy to make and budget friendly – it’s a dish you’ll want to make over and over. This recipe is just comfort in a bowl. For a meatless dish, it’s surprisingly hearty and just completely soul-warming. The combination of the root vegetables…
whole wheat black bean corn & sweet potato quesadillas
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.