So, the Internet here in Kansas is spotty (read: nonexistent) but I wanted to get this recipe up before Christmas Day… which leaves my phone as the only option for posting. Fingers crossed this syncs up! This creamy “milkshake” is made with a secret ingredient – cottage cheese! It’s an easy way to get in…
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Halfway-homemade Zucchini Alfredo
Today I’m letting you in on a secret – my FAVORITE weeknight dinner. It’s comfort food meets volume meets leftover veggies. And it is so. easy. Thin-slice zucchini rounds. Mix in some sauce and spices. Toss on cooked shrimp. Consume. Yes, that easy. So what are you waiting for?
Easy No-Tortilla Soup
You know those cool days when all you want to do is curl up with a hot bowl of soup, but all you have in your house is frozen chicken and Lean Cuisines? Well, that was this week in our house. And I’ve learned to keep our pantry stocked with soup basics for weeks just…
Designer Protein Giveaway
I’m teaming up with Designer Protein as part of their #HealthUpYourHolidays campaign to giveaway a can of Designer Protein powder. You can check out all of the unique flavors and use their “Design My Protein” tool to determine the right protein to help you hit your goals on their website. It’s also great in the…
Gingerbread Protein Milkshake
Nothing says “Happy Holidays” quite like a gingerbread cookie and sugary treats. IIFYM doesn’t mean sacrificing my holiday favorites. I see it more as a challenge: Find a way to cut the sugar and fat in my holiday favorites while upping the protein so I can fit in these treats without having to eat not…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Proscuitto
An easy way to make your holidays a little healthier is to mix in lots of green vegetables with each meal. In our house, brussels sprouts are a tried and true favorite – but only if they’re roasted. They’re so easy to prep and have a fantastic flavor when the outsides brown just a little….
Protein On The Road
4 flights, 3 states, 4,990 total miles, 3 days. To call last week exhausting would be an understatement. Travel is hard, and even when you’re not hopping all over the country, and hitting your macros when you’re restricted to airport newsstands and fast food joints makes it even worse. Over the years, I’ve found a few…
Baked Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is my FAVORITE food ever. Like as for it for dinner on your birthday kinda favorite. But, let’s be honest – it’s pretty hard to fit all of that gooey cheesy deliciousness into your macros, and it just doesn’t have the same pizzaz on your Thanksgiving table as some of the other…
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
It’s officially November, which means the holidays are just around the corner. This time of year is my favorite, but all those holiday treats, cocktails, and butter laden dishes that can wipe out a week’s macros on a single plate. To help you stay on track while still eating the foods you love, I’ll be sharing lightened…
Simple Chicken Salad
Y’all, I’ve been getting really lazy with my meal prep game the last couple of weeks. Work travel 2-4 days a week has been wearing on me, and it’s easier to just go for a couple of chicken sausages and some frozen sides than make anything from scratch. When I just can’t do frozen food…
Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I’m always trying to mix up our meal prep because chicken, tilapia, and veggies on repeat is just… ugh. So, a few weeks ago when we were invited to a paleo potluck, I jumped on the chance to try something new – making P.F. Chang’s-style lettuce wraps more macro-friendly.
I started with Cave Girl Cuisine’s P.F. Paleo Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe and added a few extra ingredients for more flavor + volume {=macro goodness}. The result was so good that we’ve already made it two more times since! The macros for one serving came out to 5f / 15c / 26p for two decently sized wraps with 4oz ground chicken.
Egg White Bake
Let’s be honest. We don’t always have time in the morning to whip up a healthy breakfast, and even on the mornings we do, it may not be top of our priority list. Enter this healthy, hearty egg bake. It packs a HUGE protein punch, and is a great way to use up those spare stir fry or fajita night veggies. Split an entire casserole dish into 4 servings for a breakfast that reheats well {break a slice into 3-4 smaller sections and microwave for 1-2 min, then if you’re like me, smother in hot sauce}. Made per below, it’s only 4f/6c/18p per serving!
Want to mix it up a bit? Swap the ham for turkey sausage or crumbled bacon. Add in spinach and tomatoes and swap the cheddar for mozzarella for a little mediterranean flavor. Mix in some cottage cheese for extra fluffy eggs and even more protein.