Seafood

If you’re in a pinch with time and/or you have some leftover brown rice (or loads of it in your pantry that you want to get rid of), then try this quick cajun-inspired chicken, shrimp and rice dish!  This is a remixed version of the Taco Chicken & Rice dish I recently made, showing just

One of the most popular recipes of 2018 was the Southwest Shrimp & Quinoa mix!  What I loved most about the  recipe is that it checked off several boxes: great for meal prep used a common leftover or bulk ingredient – quinoa demonstrated an easy way to liven up quinoa which tends to be both

Today we have a healthy and tasty honey lemon shrimp recipe on the menu. One of the key complaints I hear about meal prep – of course besides not having the time to spare throughout the week – is about the amount of clean up there is.  Trust, no one understands washing dishes more than

“What do I do with my leftover quinoa? It’s just sitting in the pantry!”  That’s one of the most common questions I receive from followers regarding leftover ingredients.  It makes sense – every health website and social guru will tell you that adding quinoa to your diet is a good thing, and they’re right!  And

Sometimes I find myself browsing through the website and social media reviewing past recipes.  Today, I was reminded of the goodness of my shrimp stuffed mushroom cap recipe back from 2015!  It was bangin’ then, and it’s still bangin’ today.  If I could change “one” main thing about the recipe it would be swapping the

Recently I spent 5 days in Cali, Colombia for a mini-food tour and to do some food demos as part of this massive fitness expo called FeriaFit.  While I was there I got to eat in one of my favorites restaurants, Pica, by a chef I’ve been following for about a year now – Chef Alex

If you commit to skipping the fast food lunch for a week, I guarantee you’ll see a few extra dollars in your pocket.  Here’s one of my go-to recipes, a shrimp (or chicken/beef/tofu) chipotle bowl, for those who want to ball-on-a-budget AND eat well at the same time! And just to show you how EASY

I’ve come to realize – for quite some time now – that I’m not an “absolutist.”  I don’t plan on solely subscribing to a particular diet for the rest of my life.  Instead, I enjoy picking and choosing elements from the various diets (and foods) and making it work for me nutritionally.  Here’s a peak

Here’s a quick and easy white fish recipe for meal prep.  When the budget allows, I enjoy incorporating fresh halibut into my diet. It’s less fishy, very fleshy, succulent and satisfying.  It does not dry out quickly like other white fish such as cod. Pair this with a complex carbohydrate like sweet potato or yam,

Fire up the grill for the sweet and spicy flavors of the southwest in omega-3 packed bites – sweet chipotle salmon! One of the best things about the summer is how the grill becomes the center of parties, conversations and lasting memories.  In fact, the grill can make or break a party. It may even

This dish combines two of my favorite types of salad recipes. A creamy avocado salad recipe married to shrimp salad creates a delicious and healthy meal that’s packed with protein and healthy fats. This shrimp avocado salad does very well as a side dish or as the main star in a wrap. Piled high on

Cutting carbohydrates does not mean the absence of flavorful; instead, it creates an opportunity to be creative with more calorie and nutrient dense foods to create meals that are as appetizing as they are nourishing.  They also shouldn’t take forever to make. Here’s a quickie cod recipe that can be eaten hot or cold that

  Hey there fit foodie! If you’re on the keto diet and missing fettucine alfredo, I am here to give you a creamy alfredo recipe that is packed with healthy omega fatty acids, low carb, but still with that great alfredo pasta taste. Read on below for tips and tricks to make this recipe a

A food that I’ve really come to love in recent years is poke.  For me, it’s just like sushi but “spoken in my language” – a bowl.  A random tidbit about me: I eat the majority of my meals standing up at the kitchen counter and like to eat out of bowl so I can

A minimal ingredient and easy recipe to make a favorite – firecracker pineapple shrimp!  And if you’re not a fan of seafood, you can swap out the shrimp for chicken, lean cut of beef and even firm tofu or tempeh!

If you’re in a pinch of time and money, reach for quick and flavorful canned good recipes.  This salmon and chickpea salad is a meal all by itself with quality protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates.  Just add the salad to whole wheat sandwich or pita bread, or even Romaine lettuce for a lower-carbohydrate option,

Shrimp and grits is classic southern comfort food at its finest and this easy shrimp and grits recipe puts a healthy spin on a traditionally carb-loaded recipe. For the cheese grits lovers, rejoice, since cauliflower grits make this recipe keto and diabetic friendly. The secret to this particular recipe is using chicken broth and cream

Today we are making one of my favorite budget-friendly recipes, stuffed red potatoes with tuna. What I love about this meal, besides that you get to keep money in your pocket, is how versatile these things are. These darn tasty stuffed potatoes are so good you can even enjoy them as hardy snacks in between

Even though I keep my diet interesting, I never get rid of simple food favorites like this easy smoked salmon bowl.  It’s packed with heart healthy energy to either help me conquer the day first thing in the morning, or help me recover from an immensely busy day and/or grueling workout. Heart Healthy Abundance =