The pioneer woman was one of my go-to places for recipes before I started counting macros. I mean, who can blame me? Her recipes are simple, delicious, and always a hit with the family! My kids especially love her comfort meatballs, but since I started […]
We have this little pizza restaurant downtown that sells such delicious pizza, but by far my favorite thing on their menu is their pesto ranch. Ha! I was head oven heels for it when I started eating there, and I was so sad to learn […]
This is a staple meal for us. I love to have the ingredients on hand for anytime that I need a quick dinner or for when we have a busy night. I’ve been making it for years from the Taste of Home website, but adapted […]
Ever since we had pineapple on our tacos in Mexico, I couldn’t stop thinking about them! There was something so unique about that sweet taste on a taco, especially when paired with a spicy salsa! So, I recreated them at home to be a bit […]
Now that summer time is around the corner, we try to not use our oven at all costs. It heats up the house way too much, and we need all the help we can get living in central California. I had Shepherd’s Pie from Skinny […]
These have been a family favorite for years! It all started back in college when one of my roommates made it for our group dinner. We all loved it, and I made it for my then boyfriend. We joke he loved it so much that […]
I’ve always been a big fan of salads, especially the ones where the toppings are greater than the salad! But when I started macro counting, I figured out quickly that those delicious toppings add up fast and pretty soon your salad “costs” you as much […]
I just love grilling season! Especially since we live in central California where temperatures are HOT through most of the spring/summer/fall (insert eye roll), we take almost any chance we can to grill outside and keep the heat out of our kitchen. Chicken is a […]
Ranch dressing is a condiment that is irreplaceable in most households. Almost everybody likes the flavor, and it goes great with so many things. Once I found out I had an egg allergy, however, traditional ranch dressing was a no-no for me, as were most […]
I know when you think of Olive Garden, you are probably thinking about those breadsticks, but one of my favorite things to order there is the Zuppa Toscana soup. For those of you who are not familiar with it, it is made with a creamy […]
