This healthier version of chicken salad has crispy apples, grapes and walnuts to put a updated spin on an old classic. Greek Yogurt Apple Walnut Chicken Salad is perfect for lunch all week! Chicken salad is the best salad. Why? Because it has mayonnaise instead of dressing, and minimal vegetables to get in your way. Unfortunately, …
This refreshing Grapefruit Strawberry Green Smoothie is the perfect blend of citrus, berries and kale for a healthy start to your morning. Today we’re talking about two things I love: my job and smoothies. Both pictured above. For the sake of full disclosure, this post is a bit of a promotional post – BUT I’m sharing my …
This Healthier Blueberry Banana Bread is a lightened up version of the classic homemade banana bread recipe. Plump blueberries are baked into the bread to add a delicious flavor element that’s perfect for breakfast. You would think that after moving 5+ times in the past 4 years would make me really good at it. But …
Steak, red potatoes, peppers, onion and egg are combined to make this super easy breakfast recipe! One Pan Steak and Red Potato Hash is the perfect recipe to use up leftover steak or beef tenderloin. There are few breakfast foods I like more than a skillet with meat, eggs, and potatoes. Which is why it’s no …
Another chia pudding recipe for your face. This Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Chia Pudding is a triple whammy. Fresh strawberries and chocolate protein powder are used to make this creamy chia pudding that’s great for dessert or breakfast. Am I the only person who actually turns to cooking when life gets stressful? Every time I …
Yay for finally spring! Even though it just snowed in Chicago, I’m fairly confident spring is just around the corner. (Knock on wood). Spring is probably my least favorite season, but it’s also the season that claims Mother’s Day and Easter. Spring time holidays are all about breakfast! These 12 Clean Eating Breakfast Recipes are …
This Lightened Up One-Pan Cabbage and Ground Turkey Skillet is a simple and healthy dinner recipe that only requires one pan and about 30 minutes to make! Never trust a dentist that’s open on Sunday. I’m pretty sure I learned this the hard way this week. It’s been an embarrassingly long time since I last …
This Slow Cooker Pizza Chicken has all the flavors of pizza, in a low-carb and super easy slow cooker chicken recipe. If you’re looking to curb those pizza cravings, this dinner recipe is a must-try. I think I might be obsessed with slow cooker meals … particularly, slow cooker chicken recipes. When you’re too busy …
This super simple beet salad recipe is full of fresh ingredients that make the perfect side dish. Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts looks super fancy, but is actually totally simple to make! BEETS. I think they might be an acquired taste, but ever since I discovered roasted beet salads, I’ve had a special …
Looking for the best brunch in Chicago? Well, I can’t promise to be a brunch expert, but I can show you some of my favorites! Nothing is better than waking up after a quiet Friday night, ready to start the weekend with a delicious breakfast and (of course) a bloody Mary. Be sure to tell …