Monthly Archives: February 2017

Pizza Stuffed Peppers

I absolutely love pizza, but it normally takes me several slices before I’m actually full. So I switched things up and decided to put some of my favorite pizza toppings inside peppers, making this dish low-carb, fiber-full and protein-packed! These would be so fun to make with kids (and you’ll be happy they’re eating their Pizza Stuffed Peppers

Hearty Vegetable and Lentil Soup

 A weekly fridge clean-up helps me keep things organized and fresh. By the end of the week I normally have a variety of veggies leftover, so I like to roast them all up with some garlic and balsamic or turn them into a soup. This soup is so comforting and it gets better the longer Hearty Vegetable and Lentil Soup

Baked Cod with Puttanesca Sauce

 You have to love a meal that’s on the table in less than 15 minutes – especially one that’s colorful, packs nutritional value and has tons of flavor. My husband and I are big olive fans, so puttanesca sauce hits the spot. Serve this meal by itself or with a side of brown basmati rice. Baked Cod with Puttanesca Sauce

Spicy Giardiniera Hummus

Giardiniera is a combination of hot peppers and pickled vegetables. Ever since discovering it when I lived in Chicago, I have been obsessed with putting it on everything – eggs, pasta dishes, baked potatoes, tuna salad, etc. The other day I found a gallon tub of it when I was shopping at Gordon Food Service Spicy Giardiniera Hummus

Coconut Mango Chia Pudding

I’m always trying to come up with recipes for grab-and-go items that are high fiber and protein. Chia seed pudding may look a little different for those who have never tried it, but I love the texture since it’s similar to tapioca pudding. And you can’t beat the nutritional benefits that chia seeds provide (healthy Coconut Mango Chia Pudding

Coconut Almond Energy Bites

Coconut flakes and almonds are two of my favorite healthy fats to use in recipes (and they provide great flavor). There are so many different ways to make energy bites and it’s fun to play around with flavor combinations. These bites get their sweetness from dates and have a good amount of fiber thanks to Coconut Almond Energy Bites