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30 Minutes or Less Chicken Recipes Dinner Recipes Recipes by Course Salad Recipes

Say hello to your new favorite summer salad--Chinese Chicken Salad (30-Minute Meal Prep)! The fresh vegetables, tangy dressing, and crunchy wontons make this a tasty and easy recipe for your no-cook summer rotation. On Instagram, I asked what summer recipes people would like to see around here. There were two responses that popped up the most: protein-packed salads, and a lighter version of Chinese Chicken Salad. Well, here it is! This recipe stays true to the main ingredients in your average ... continue reading...

Appetizer Recipes Dip Recipes Holiday Recipes Recipes by Course Recipes by Type Vegetarian Recipes

Elevate your party game with this irresistible and healthy Caramelized Onion Dip! Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, it's a crowd-pleaser that will keep everyone coming back for more. I cannot WAIT for summer! It has been a long and gloomy winter/spring in SoCal this year. Not much sun and tons of rain. I'm craving backyard BBQs and beach parties! Just a few more weeks and we'll be there--beautiful weather, great company, and delicious food.With Memorial Day weekend coming up, I'm ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Dinner Recipes One Pot Meals Side Dish Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

One-Pot Creamy Broccoli and Herb Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight side dish that's both delicious and nutritious!Got some veggie haters in the house? I have a one-pot creamy broccoli pasta recipe that'll turn even the most stubborn into veggie-loving machines (or at least, trick them into eating their greens). With a light yet creamy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is already a winner. The finely chopped broccoli is so sneaky that it'll make your family wonder if they're actually ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Appetizer Recipes Chicken Recipes Dip Recipes Side Dish Recipes

Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip is a new game day favorite! All of the flavor of the original recipe, but with a few healthier alternative ingredients. Who else loves the fall?? I enjoy the cooler weather and incoming holidays, but more than anything, I love the sports-packed weekends!Football season is in full swing. We've been invited to lots of football-viewing potlucks lately. I'm always on the hunt for new appetizer recipes to bring to such events. This dip a total winner! I've made it for ... continue reading...

Asian Recipes Beef Recipes Dinner Recipes Recipes by Course Recipes by Ingredient Recipes by Type Slow Cooker Recipes

Enjoy Mongolian Beef in your slow cooker or Instant pot. Serve this Asian-inspired dish over rice or your favorite veggies for an easy meal.If I told you that you could have restaurant-level Mongolian Beef on your table by throwing a few ingredients into your slow cooker and walking away, would you believe me?What if I told you it's 300 calories and only 8 WW points for a heaping cup serving? A serving of this same dish at P.F. Chang's clocks in at 770 calories and 24 WW points? Kind of scary, ... continue reading...

Breakfast Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

Whether you're looking for a delicious weekly breakfast prep or easy brunch recipe, Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats is sure to please!I've had a lot of requests for baked oatmeal recipes lately. They are all the rage on social media these days. A simple, hearty breakfast prep. I was hesitant to experiment, though, because I usually like a simple--some might say boring--breakfast. Scrambled eggs and fruit are fine with me. But I finally gave baked oats a go, and let me tell you, I have definitely been ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less BBQ Recipes Holiday Recipes Salad Recipes Side Dish Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

Here is my version of the deli-style classic, normally packed with sugar and saturated fat. Healthy Macaroni Salad will be a crowd-favorite at your table this summer and year-round!Oh, those summer sides! There's something so satisfying about prepping a dish like this early in the day or the night before, then just grill up some protein and a veggie for an easy dinner later in the evening. And the leftovers! This salads just gets better the longer it "marinates" in the fridge. You know what that ... continue reading...

Appetizer Recipes Side Dish Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

Take your veggie skewers to the next level with this recipe for Grilled Veggie Skewers with Balsamic Glaze. The garlicy-tangy sauce puts these veggies over the top!Since we're heading into BBQ season, I figured it's time to start sharing some of my favorite side dishes for the grill. Classic sides like potato salad, pasta salad, and slaw are all great, but if you're already firing up the grill, it's nice to have a side that can be cooked right next to your burgers and hotdogs.Enter the best ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Air Fryer Recipes Appetizer Recipes Beef Recipes Chicken Recipes Dessert Recipes Dinner Recipes Dip Recipes Holiday Recipes Instant Pot Recipes Menu Plans Pasta Recipes Salad Dressing and Sauce Recipes Seafood Recipes Side Dish Recipes Slow Cooker Recipes Turkey Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

Here are some WW-Friendly recipes to keep you on track this Sunday. If you like this Super Bowl Recipe Roundup and want to see more posts like this, let me know in the comments!Appetizers and DipsMain DishSIDESDesserts ... continue reading...

Appetizer Recipes Dip Recipes Side Dish Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

Lightened-Up Spinach Artichoke Dip will please a crowd without anyone knowing that it's healthier for you!When I'm at large gatherings with a lot of food, my biggest weakness is dip. For Superbowl every year, my friends throw a huge party with an insane amount of delicious food that is definitely NOT WW-friendly. With the big game coming up, I decided to create a dip that I can bring and share with everyone while still staying on track. That means it couldn't taste like I've cut all of the "good ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Dessert Recipes Holiday Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

These Light Cranberry Bliss Cookies are a healthier copycat of the Starbucks's favorite bars. A lighter sweet treat for the holiday season!It's holiday baking season, which means there is a lot of temptation out there! Although you shouldn't feel bad for indulging a bit during the holidays, it's always nice to have some lighter alternatives. These cookies have just the right amount of sweetness--a great way to balance out all of the cloying desserts around this time of year. The inspiration for ... continue reading...

Air Fryer Recipes Appetizer Recipes Recipes by Course Recipes by Ingredient Vegetarian Recipes

A healthier take on the southern appetizer, these Air Fried Pickle Chips create the perfect salty, tangy, crunchy bite!(Recipe originally posted August 22, 2018)Frickles? Fried Pickles? Pickle Chips? Whatever you call them, they are one of my favorite appetizers. I get super excited when I see them on a menu because I feel like they are totally underrated. I created this recipe before I had an air fryer, so I knew I needed to update it with that option. This is a great summer BBQ appetizer or ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Dip Recipes Salad Dressing and Sauce Recipes Salad Recipes

You'll never buy a bottle or seasoning packets of ranch again! The Best Light Ranch Dressing uses just a couple of fresh ingredients to make a low-cal version that will blow you away. Well, friends, it only took me about 2 years to come up with this one! Haha. I take my ranch dressing seriously. Maybe a little too seriously. It's been said that you can tell if a restaurant is great or not by their bread alone. But I need to add ranch dressing to that equation. I've had some pretty awful ranch ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Salad Dressing and Sauce Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

Skinny Special Sauce is your new favorite condiment! Use it as a thick spread for burgers, fries, chicken tenders, etc., or thin it out for an epic dressing. If I could name one food that brings me back to my teenage years, it's an In-n-Out grilled cheese. I know, I know. What about their burgers? I didn't eat much meat in high school, but as a gal growing up in Southern California, the local In-n-Out parking lot was the place to hang out on a Saturday night. Oh, suburban living. Did you know ... continue reading...

Breakfast Recipes Dessert Recipes Holiday Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

These lighter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are the best fall treat, loaded with lots of chocolate and pumpkin flavor!Are you ready for a perfect, bakery-style muffin that you can feel good about eating? If you've made my Banana Walnut Crumble Muffins, then you know what I'm talking about. I don't make "diet-sized" muffins around here!Countless times, I've found WW-friendly muffin recipes and got all excited to make them, only to find out that they are meant for a mini-muffin tin, or they ... continue reading...

Side Dish Recipes

Only four ingredients add a serious flavor punch to these Easy Mashed Potatoes. It takes just 15 minutes to get this delicious side dish on the table!Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I'll be sharing some holiday-friendly recipes with you in the coming weeks. For me, Thanksgiving is all about the side dishes. These Easy Mashed Potatoes are always a crowd favorite that I make year-round. The perfect side dish for Creamy Mushroom Parmesan Chicken, Turkey Meatballs in Dijon Gravy, or ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Side Dish Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

This Simple Rice Pilaf is a lightened-up version of a classic rice recipe that has been in my family for generations. You won't want plain white rice again!I know, I know. It's just a plate of rice, right? Not if your family has been making it for decades. I might be incredibly biased, but this is the best rice I've ever had. And it turns out perfectly every time, thanks to a simple tip that has totally changed my rice game.The only real family on my mom's side that I grew up knowing is her ... continue reading...

Breakfast Recipes Dessert Recipes Holiday Recipes

These gluten-free Pumpkin Bars are the ultimate fall treat without the guilt. Tender and packed full of flavor--no one will know that they are lightened up.Is it cake? Blondies? Breakfast bars? I guess these Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars are pretty much all of those things in one. They are somehow moist and tender like traditional cake, but they also have a dense fudge-like quality to them. I guess it doesn't really matter what we call them as long as they're delicious, right?If you've been reading ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Dinner Recipes Salad Dressing and Sauce Recipes Salad Recipes Side Dish Recipes

Who needs to buy bottled dressings when you can make Light Caesar Dressing at home in just about 5 minutes? Easy and delicious!Before I get too deep into the recipe process, I thought I'd just lay it all out there: this is honestly the BEST caesar dressing I've ever had, regardless of being light or not. I really see reason to order this out anymore. It really rivals my Asian Peanut Dressing and The Best Light Ranch Dressing as my my all-time favorite. So, let's dive in. To anchovy or not to ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Dinner Recipes Salad Dressing and Sauce Recipes Side Dish Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

A skinny take on Alfredo Sauce that tastes just as rich and creamy as the original. Super easy to make, and gluten free! To me, there are few dishes that are as comforting as Fettuccine Alfredo. As a kid, I would order it just about any time my family went to a restaurant. If I'm being real, I would order it for most of my adult life, too. But once I started back on WW and thought more about my health, I realized that I couldn't justify eating it as much anymore. One serving clocks in at around ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Salad Dressing and Sauce Recipes Salad Recipes Side Dish Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

This creamy Easy Coleslaw comes together in 5 minutes, using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. The easiest side dish you can make!The perfect baseEveryone has their own preferences for add-ins when it comes to coleslaw. For the recipe, I tried to make the simplest version so you can adjust how you like. I personally need celery seeds in my coleslaw, so I put that as an optional ingredient. You can leave it out, but it gives it so much more flavor and a little more crunch. As ... continue reading...

Menu Plans

Hi there! I hope you had a wonderful week. It's about that time to start looking towards next week. I have a pretty crazy schedule Monday-Wed, so going in with a plan for my meals is going to be especially important. I'm doing some big-batch cooking today so I can use the leftovers to throw together dinners on Monday and Tuesday in about 10 minutes. I herniated my chicken last night, so all I have to do today is grill it. And the beans are the easiest thing I make--just throw it all in the ... continue reading...

Menu Plans

Hey y'all! I haven't posted a menu/meal plan in about two weeks because I needed to hold off on posting new content as my website as being updated. To be honest, I even neglected menu planning on my own because of the stress of working on the update while working full time. Why am I always so quick to neglect my health and wellness during stressful moments? My first priority should ave been menu planning since I was so busy!No need to beat myself up. This is a new week, and I'm ready to tackle ... continue reading...

Asian Recipes Chicken Recipes Dinner Recipes Recipes Salad Recipes

Asian Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is my all-time favorite salad. When eating out, I always used to check for a Thai or Asian-style salad on the menu. I thought they were a healthier option. But when I started back on WW and checked various restaurant version of this in the app, they would be anywhere from 20 to 30 points! For a salad! I'd be better off getting a burger at that point.After doing some research, it become clear that the problem is all of the sugar and oil that is in many of ... continue reading...

Chicken Recipes Dinner Recipes Mexican Recipes Recipes by Course Recipes by Ingredient Recipes by Type

This Citrus Marinated Chicken is a total crowd pleaser, mimicking the classic flavors of El Pollo Loco chicken. A super easy Sunday meal prep for perfect chicken all week!El Pollo Loco chicken reminds me of being a kid. Just about every weekend, my family would buy a big bucket of their chicken along with flour tortillas and black beans. Nothing really beats it for me. If you haven't tried El Pollo Loco chicken, it's kind of hard to describe. The combination of citrus and charred skin really ... continue reading...

30 Minutes or Less Dinner Recipes One Pot Meals Seafood Recipes

Lemony, garlicky shrimp steamed over luscious pasta--this One-Pan Shrimp Scampi and Orzo is a super satisfying weeknight meal!Summer is officially over, which means I'm back to teaching. With a packed work week again, I'm looking for more quick one-dish meals that are easy to put together after a long day. I'm always searching through the NY Times cooking section, and when this Shrimp Scampi with Orzo popped up--with thousands of 5-star reviews--I knew I had to give it a try. It was pretty good ... continue reading...

Appetizer Recipes BBQ Recipes Chicken Recipes Dinner Recipes Holiday Recipes Slow Cooker Recipes

Perfect as a summer BBQ appetizer or easy weekday meal, these Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders will impress anyone! Since the 4th of July is right around the corner, and summer BBQs will be everywhere, I'm looking for appetizers and potluck stunners that'll keep me on track while pleasing a crowd. Who doesn't love Buffalo chicken? And in slider form?? In the slow cooker??? Come on! This is an easy addition to your summer rotation. I even added in my Easy Coleslaw recipe to take it all over ... continue reading...

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