A colorful and nutrient-packed soup brimming with fresh veggies, protein, and flavor in about 45 minutes for the perfect good-for-you comfort meal

I mentioned my semi-homemade streak last year in this post and am slightly embarrassed to say that it continued whenever I made something involving marinara-like sauce. My go-to was a store brand to which I would add my own spices because whenever I consulted my […]

Make better homemade salads with this collection of simple tips, an easy & good-for-you apple cider vinaigrette dressing recipe. After a sobering swimsuit try-on session and a horrifying facial break out, I recently committed to eating more greens. Fruits and veggies, especially dark, leafy greens, are […]

Easy, crispy oven-baked breakfast potatoes with the deep flavor of paprika.

A bit of sweet, a bit of spicy, and made simply in your slow cooker. Try them for an easy appetizer or as part of a main dish!

Have you ever been the last of your friends to try/buy/do something? I may not have been the absolute last person in my circle to visit Blaze Pizza but it was starting to feel that way. I finally had my first experience there among a […]

I mentioned my adult braces struggle last year in this post, which also happened to feature a crockpot recipe. Although I am just a couple of months away from the finish line, my orthodontist is “detailing” and “refining” my bite so…pain. Cue the smoothies, applesauce, […]

Today is Black Friday, which elicits images of long lines wrapped around mass retail stores full of people chomping at the bit to get inside and spend their money on “unbelievable” deals. Today is like the Olympics of shopping for some and possibly the worst work […]

As a child, I furrowed my brow at the mention of goat cheese. I didn’t know any better. I am glad to say that I have since seen the light. Nowadays, I like it on anything from a burger to the dish we are about […]

Sweet and Spicy Meatball Bowls are made of sweet, lean turkey meatballs over stir-fried veggies and rice then topped with crumbled Sriracha bacon!