Chicken

Winner winner chicken dinner! Chicken is one of the most popular animal proteins out there. I would say its one of the most popular healthy foods out there. But even though I find its so abundant, we have few ideas to freshen it up just a bit. So today I’m going to be walking you

If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy chicken breast, stuff them!  Get inspiration from your favorite dips or casseroles.  For this recipe, I combined my love of creamy spinach dip, turned it into a higher protein and lower-calorie treat, then stuffed it in a chicken breast. What I love about this particular method

In need of a detox after a heavy weekend of partying or eating? Many people quickly reach for a “juice fast” to detox in hopes of losing as much weight as possible and to “rejuvenate” their liver.   Only thing about these juice fasts – they often lead to more overeating (because you’re starving) and lethargy

If you’re not familiar with grain bowls, these are arguably one of my favorite meals! A friend used to call them “man bowls” because she said it’s typically of how we like to eat our food – put everything into a bowl and mix it up.  Pretty much! But, it’s actually more than that – 

When you’re in a pinch but want variety, just mix-and-match with a few ingredients to completely transform your meals. Start out with a base – like lettuce, lean ground meat and tomatoes – then add different ingredients throughout the week! Here we will be teaching you how to prepare super delicious easy lunchbox meals.

We are cranking the spice and flavor up in our diet with Cajun cuisine! We’re putting a spin on a seafood classic, gumbo. Technically, it’s hard to imagine gumbo without seafood, but we’re doing this to make it meal prep and budget friendly. We’re boosting the fats a bit as well to make this easier

Not only is chicken, rice and broccoli a staple fitness meal, it’s also one of the most beloved comfort food meals.  So, let’s combine the two to make a comfort food makeover that nourishes your body and pleases your palate.

If you’ve watched my 8-week keto transformation video, then you’ll know that the keto diet can be a great way to get results. I know many of you are really excited to try this out, as I’ve been getting floods of emails and requests for a keto meal plan. As a bonus, I’m making this

Sometimes when you’re in a diet rut it can be too easy to shrug your shoulders and promise to start eating better a later date. But that can lead to procrastinating and an endless chain of, “tomorrows.” Instead, try taking a delicious meal or food you’ve been craving—especially comfort foods like chicken enchiladas and challenge

Spice it up this fall with my cajun spiced chicken breasts, and use leftover pumpkin puree to create one of the most delicious homemade pasta alfredo dishes you’ve ever tried! By using pumpkin, we lower the amount of fat calories (since it acts a sauce thickener instead of milk, cheese and butter), and boost the

Strapped for time? No worries! Wrap a bunch of food up in foil and you’ve got yourself a delicious foil meal with very little effort. I know firsthand that when the fall season rolls around that enthusiasm for healthy eating tends to decline until the top of the year.  Not only is it the season

This is the second recipe in my 2-part series with my with friends from Hilton Homewood Suites where I got to make easy, calorie-conscious recipes in the room.  Today, it’s quick and easy stir-fry! What I love about this recipe… Even when I’m at home, stir-fry is one of my go-to recipes. It’s simple, easily customizable and pretty much

And here it is – the world’s best low-carb chicken crust pizza. A pizza that’s low-carb AND high in protein? With the crust made of savory, lean chicken breast, guarantee this will be love at first bite. It’s pretty much a fail-proof recipe that you can easily make your own. Just don’t get TOO carried

This is the second recipe in my 2-part series with my with friends from Hilton Home2 where I got to make easy, calorie-conscious recipes in the room.  Today, it’s an Asian chicken salad recipe! One of my favorite projects to-date because I got to bring along my best friend, Max! Max is “all of us”

Stuffed chicken breasts should definitely make its way into your monthly rotation. What I love most about this recipe… It’s easy to switch it up to change flavor experience!  For example, rub the chicken in BBQ sauce or your favorite marinade, use seasonal vegetables such as squash, use a different type of cheese or bake

Growing up, we had two traditions on Sunday – either have a delicious soul food meal after church, or we’d go to the Chinese buffet down the street.  And while I love soul food, there was something about stuffing my face with delicious Chinese food that made my day.  I’d load up my plate with

Brace yourself – fall is coming! One of the foods I look forward to using the most during the fall is squash.  While most squash is pretty sweet, it can easily be used in savory, salty dishes as well. Check out my big bowl queso dish for proof! One of my favorite uses of butternut

Here’s a delicious recipe for meal prep that you can easily customize with seasonal vegetables.  And, if you’re following a more plant-based diet, you can make easy swaps to make it vegan or vegetarian. Enjoy this with brown or jasmine rice if you’d like to make this dish a little heartier.

I remember the first time I had jerk chicken – I was actually in Bermuda. I found a small restaurant that was owned and operated by Jamaicans. The first thing I tasted was something I’d describe as “sweet peppered flavor,” and then moments later – heat! I’m not a huge fan of heat in recipes

Here’s a quick and easy recipe I made for my Secret Shopper Prank recently at Kroger Grocery Store.  It’s relatively inexpensive and hearty, with a Tex-Mex flair.  This is a great family dinner, a potluck or fight night. And of course, it freezes well for meal prep. Here’s the grocery list to make it easier!

Here’s an easy one skillet recipe to give you a taste of Thailand – chicken panang curry –  to get you through the week! It’s easily customizable and can be enjoyed with steamed cauliflower rice or brown or jasmine rice.

Low carbohydrate alternative to an Italian comfort food favorite – Chicken Alfredo. We swap pasta for cauliflower and heavy cream for coconut milk. One of my favorite cuisines is Italian – it’s a comfort food that always makes me feel good (at least initially anyway lol).  You can drastically  reduce the amount of calories and