So, I’m dieting. Shocker, I know, if you have seen some of my recent posts, but the truth is, I rarely eat the things I bake, and I still have 20lbs to lose to get down to my pre-baby weight. I cooked a Father’s Day brunch for my husband and my in-laws on Sunday, and… Continue reading A Healthy(ish) Breakfast Strata
I always love it when I can carry over meals that I enjoyed in my childhood and make them for my family. English muffin mini-pizzas are an example of one of those dinners. Who’d have thought that a little English muffin would make the PERFECT pizza crust (not to mention the perfect serving size?) for… Continue reading English Muffin Mini-Pizzas (Ten Dollar Dinners)
Usually, if we’re going to have a fancy shmancy dinner, we have it on Sunday nights. Unfortunately, I dropped my husband off at the airport for a business trip this morning, so he wasn’t around for dinner tonight(I miss him already). Since it was just my daughter and I eating, I defrosted some chicken breasts… Continue reading Garlic Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken, Zucchini, and Tomatoes
Big shout out to my sister Erin for sharing this recipe for lighter broccoli beef. When she told me how simple it was to throw together, and how her boyfriend Derek said it was one of the best things she’s ever made, I knew that I would have to try it out. I’m so glad… Continue reading Lighter Orange Broccoli Beef
I have some great news for you. If you’re dieting, you do not have to give up pizza. You just have to make your own at home, and have it in moderation. Pizza is absolutely without a doubt, my husband’s favorite food. We are trying to lose our baby weight, so I am making it… Continue reading 6 Cheese Peperoni, Feta & Mushroom Pizza – 259 calories per slice
As I was cooking up this skinny version of macaroni and cheese with broccoli in it, I must admit, I was a little dubious about how it would taste. I should not have been worried, because it was absolutely glorious. In fact, I was having trouble not eating the cheese mixture with a spoon. I… Continue reading Skinny Broccoli Mac & Cheese (Ten Dollar Dinners)
I am forever looking for healthy dinner ideas for my family, and this recipe for Santa Fe Chicken is one of my new favorites. My friend Magda posted the recipe (originally from Skinny Taste) on her blog and recommended it, and we have had it for dinner a few times since. It is one of… Continue reading Santa Fe Chicken Tacos (Ten Dollar Dinners)
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