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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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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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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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 nnnooooo.

I still have boxes of random artifacts that sit untouched in closets year after year. I still continue to purchase more cookware and appliances despite the fact that they don’t fit in any of my kitchens. And I still wait about a week before moving to even think about packing.

My new apartment search is in full swing, and the only thing that’s keeping me motivated is the possibility of waking up a block from the lake.

Oh, and Healthier Blueberry Banana Bread.

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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 surprise that this One Pan Steak and Red Potato Hash is one of my favorite recipes I’ve made.

It’s a super easy breakfast recipe packed with protein … and it tastes delicious! I mean, how can you go wrong with tender steak, slightly crispy red potatoes, and runny eggs on top? This is one of those breakfast recipes you can feel confident that everyone will love.

One Pan Steak and Red Potato Hash is especially great if you have leftover steak that you don’t know what to do with. I used leftover beef tenderloin to make this hash, and I happily ate it for dinner, breakfast the next day, and breakfast again the next day. Three days in a row means it must be good, right?

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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 have a bad day, I come home, put on Spotify on my iPad, and cook up a storm.

Just last night I made THREE recipes. In one night. And I was instantly in a better mood afterwards. While cooking is an inconvenience for some, it’s actually a stress reliever for me. Cooking … and wine, of course.

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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 the perfect recipes to make for your mom, bring to an Easter brunch, or simply make for yourself. Spring also means that summer is just around the corner, so eating clean is more important than ever if you want to negate all the beer and pizza you ate all winter long.

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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 went to the dentist, so I decided this past weekend was the right time to finally check it off my to-do list.

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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 place in my heart for them.

Nevermind the fact that chopping them makes you look like you just committed mass murder with your bare hands.

This Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts is super duper easy to make, yet looks really fancy. Serve this alongside any meal and you’re sure to get compliments from beet lovers.

I sliced the beets, but if you prefer smaller pieces, feel free to chop them. With a simple dressing, candied walnuts, and fresh goat cheese, you simply can’t beat this flavor combination. This would also be great served over arugula or spinach!

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