Recipes

Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan

May 18, 2015

This classic Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan is a healthy chicken parmesan recipe that’s baked, not fried. Served over whole wheat spaghetti, this is restaurant-quality chicken parmesan, lighted up.

I’ve been super into Italian lately, if you haven’t noticed. There’s really just nothing better than pastas, pizzas, and Italian baked chicken. Not sorry. No take-backsies.

It doesn’t get much better than chicken parmesan. Although this isn’t an innovative recipe that I created myself, it’s my personal belief that the world can’t have too many Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan recipes.

Or baked chicken recipes, for that matter. (Liiiike these Mediterranean Chicken Bowls and this sheet pan dinner.)

This healthy chicken parmesan recipe is baked, not fried! I like to use Panko bread crumbs to add extra crispiness without having to fry it in oil.

Plus, this healthier chicken parmesan is served over whole wheat pasta with just enough marinara sauce to save on all those calories you’d eat going out to an Italian restaurant.

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One Pot Italian Chicken Sausage and Peppers

May 13, 2015

This One Pot Italian Chicken Sausage and Peppers recipe is the perfect easy weeknight recipe that only requires one skillet! Yay for fewer dishes!

It’s official. I’ve discovered the cure to any sickness. I’m not quite sure if I should let my secret out here without patenting it first.

I mean, this is revolutionary stuff. It has about a 80% success rate for curing any cold or sore throat of mine within 48 hours.

Okay, I guess I’ll tell you since being sick is the worst, and because I’m feeling generous.

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Oatmeal Raisin Overnight Oats

May 8, 2015

If you love oatmeal raisin cookies, you’ll LOVE this overnight oatmeal recipe! They taste super similar to your favorite childhood treat, but in a healthy breakfast recipe.

I have a serious crush on overnight oats.

I’ve been so focused on eating protein and smoothie each morning that I forgot one of my favorite a.m. treats – overnight oatmeal! There really is no limit to the flavors you can create, plus they’re so stinkin’ easy to make. You just throw the ingredients in a container and let the oats soak overnight until they get super soft and creamy.

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Chicken Sausage Skillet Pasta

May 6, 2015

This Chicken Sausage Skillet Pasta is a quick weeknight dinner that’s super simple yet super delicious. Perfect for those nights when you don’t want to lift a finger.

I’m officially all moved in to my new apartment! Yay for living within running distance of the beach.

I’ve learned that there’s just one rule to surviving apartment living … every square inch of space must be used to shove your shit into. Every closet is full, my book case will become a random crap catch-all, there’s not an empty inch of space under my bed, and I’m currently stowing my bras in my nightstand. Fitting your crap into a city apartment takes a whole lot of creativity if you don’t want it to look cluttered. If you need help, I’m practically a professional by now.

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Mango Almond Green Smoothie

May 4, 2015

This Mango Almond Green Smoothie is a delicious and detoxifying smoothie recipe that tastes like it came straight from the Tropics. With spinach, mango, banana and vanilla almond milk, this green smoothie recipe is delicious and a great start to your morning.

It’s FINALLY almost summer here in Chicago. In fact, I got my first sunburn this weekend. (I do not support a lack of good sunscreen practice … it was an honest mistake).

I don’t know about you, but as soon as the weather turns warm, my blender immediately comes out of hiding and gets a workout all summer. This Mango Almond Green Smoothie is one of my favorite ways to start the day. With mango, banana, spinach and almond milk, you get a dose of fruits and vegetables before even leaving home!

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4-Ingredient Healthy Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bowl

April 28, 2015

This 4-Ingredient Healthy Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bowl is a 4-ingredient, lightened up version of an Italian classic – chicken parmesan! Inspired by one of my favorite Chicago chains – Protein Bar.

Moving is hard.

Seeing as I graduated college just 2 short years ago, I’ve moved apartments every single year for the past 6 years. Most years, I even moved two or three times!

You’d think I would be an old pro by now, but rather I’ve just come to realize how much random crap I have. Like, is there any reason to still have that love letter from high school from that guy you don’t speak to any more? (I wish I was kidding).

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5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

April 22, 2015

5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats is a simple overnight oats recipe that tastes more like an amazing dessert than a protein-packed breakfast! This conversation is sponsored by Silk. Opinions and words are all my own.

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Layered Zucchini and Chicken Enchilada Casserole

April 14, 2015

This Layered Zucchini and Chicken Enchilada Casserole is like chicken enchiladas that don’t require any stuffing and rolling! It’s packed with zucchini and bell peppers for an extra dose of vegetables.

Mexican food is glorious in so many ways. If you’re a fan of enchiladas, you’ll definitely love this Layered Zucchini and Chicken Enchilada Casserole. It’s a lightened-up, veggie-packed version of chicken enchiladas that doesn’t require stuffing or rolling.

Just layer all the ingredients in a casserole dish and bake into a delicious layered chicken enchilada casserole!

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Greek Yogurt Apple Walnut Chicken Salad

April 9, 2015

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, mayonnaise and non-vegetables do not exactly fall into the health category, so I gave classic chicken salad a little makeover. Although I can’t remember where I originally got this recipe, I’ve been making it for years. Greek yogurt is used in place of some mayonnaise to lighten it up, yet it’s still super creamy and delicious.

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Grapefruit Strawberry Green Smoothie

April 7, 2015

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 actual personal opinions rather than a shameless plug for a company I happen to work for. 🙂

Staying hydrated is SO important – for your health, for younger looking skin, and just so you can look and feel better. Since I happen to market water bottles and travel mugs for a living, it makes me happy to see that people are starting to drink more water and find fun ways to stay hydrated. Hip, hip, hooray!

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