Get Strong with The Master’s Hammer & Chisel
After crossing off a large part of my 101 in 1001 in 2015, a brief look at the leftover ones made it clear what my focus needed to be on: my fitness. So I decided to raise the bar when Beachbody...
View ArticleHammer & Chisel: Focusing On Nutrition
As much as I enjoy cooking, I’m having to laser focus on portion control to make sure that my nutrition helps instead of hurting my weight loss efforts with Beachbody’s The Master’s Hammer & Chisel...
View ArticleCreamy Chicken Orzo Soup
I enjoy finding ways to take my families favorite dishes and find delicious ways to make them healthier. But sometimes, it’s worth going in a different direction. When I get a craving for chicken and...
View ArticleConsistent Nutrition with Hammer & Chisel
Two weeks into the 60 day Hammer & Chisel program, I’m getting more comfortable with workouts and able to really focus on the nutrition. I’m finding that although I generally eat healthy foods, my...
View ArticleMy Go-To Pomegranate Bruschetta
Every woman needs a go-to dish – something relatively simple to make that is widely enjoyed and eagerly anticipated like my Pomegranate Bruschetta. A few years ago, I lamented to a super stylish...
View ArticleEasy Weeknight Roast Chicken
As committed as I am to putting healthy dinners on the table, there are days were I just don’t have the energy. Those days are perfect for this simple but delicious roast chicken. In years past, I...
View ArticleCreamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Maybe it’s the school supplies, but I’m starting to wish for Fall. And that means my favorite Fall foods like this rich and creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. Just the right combination of soul-warming...
View ArticleOne Pot Cumin Chicken
As much as I enjoy good food and cooking, I need easy dishes that simplify my to do list on busy nights. With the school year around the corner I’m stocking up on recipes like this One Pot Cumin...
View ArticleThai Meatballs with Coconut Rice
Thai Meatballs are the perfect shake up for my meal planning auto-pilot. Simple to make, a hit with the whole family, and easy to pack up for lunches – these meatballs and coconut curry sauce are just...
View ArticleChicken Curry Soup
Red curry paste is one of those ingredients that you just want to have stored in the fridge to use here and there. It is a wonderfully subtle way to deepen and richen flavors like in this crisp, light,...
View ArticleGreen Chili Beans and Rice
Inspired by one of our favorite Tex Mex dishes, Green Chili Beans and Rice is a simple and filling dinner, perfect for Fall’s cooler days. My husband is dramatically hit or miss when it comes to...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Planning
Weekly meal planning is different once we’re deep into the busy school year – swim, homework, and drop off lines. I love Fall for a lot of reasons – crisp air, warm sunshine, constantly changing...
View ArticleOne Pot Thanksgiving Chicken | Whole30 friendly
For my husband, Fall means the flavors of Thanksgiving. This one pot thanksgiving chicken brings all of those delicious tastes together in the easiest weeknight chicken dish on my menu. Thanksgiving...
View ArticleCurried Cauliflower Soup with Micro Green Salad
My family is loving Thai flavors so I’m finding creative ways, like this Curried Cauliflower Soup, to work them into easy weeknight dinners. Although I have a regular meal rotation that fill the...
View ArticleWeekly Menu – Embracing Meal Planning Basics
With our move 5 weeks away, meal planning this week went back to basics – meals that we eat regularly and enjoy with a minimum of fuss (and that I can shop for online and pick up). A few years ago,...
View ArticleMeal Planning For Simple Dinners
With less than 30 days left until we move to Kentucky, my weekly meal planning focuses on using the ingredients in my pantry. This week I need simple and sustaining! I’m no stranger to moving – we’ve...
View ArticleA little snark in your fitness
New Year’s Resolution season can be a little overly positive for me. Getting fit is hard, eating right is hard – and sometimes I need a little snark to ease the fitness pain. My go-to girl? E.J. over...
View ArticleOne Pot Cumin Chicken
As much as I enjoy good food and cooking, I need easy dishes that simplify my to do list on busy nights. With the school year around the corner I’m stocking up on recipes like this One Pot Cumin...
View ArticleThai Meatballs with Coconut Rice
Thai Meatballs are the perfect shake up for my meal planning auto-pilot. Simple to make, a hit with the whole family, and easy to pack up for lunches – these meatballs and coconut curry sauce are just...
View ArticleChicken Curry Soup
Red curry paste is one of those ingredients that you just want to have stored in the fridge to use here and there. It is a wonderfully subtle way to deepen and richen flavors like in this crisp, light,...
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