I think salads get a reputation for being boring or “diet food” – but they are so much more than that! I love that you can combine and mix so many different flavors. A few of my favorites: Southwestern Style Salad – spring mix, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, southwestern style dressing (if you can’t find…
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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
I’m a big fan of slow cooker recipes. I always seem to have more energy earlier in the day, so it’s nice to be able to prep all the ingredients, toss ‘em in the slow cooker, and have a nice dinner ready later on when I’m more tired and might not feel like cooking. This…
Crockpot Chicken Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Quinoa
Looking for a comfort food recipe that’s still made with clean, wholesome ingredients? This crockpot chicken soup with quinoa and sweet potatoes will satisfy that craving! Enjoy this guest blog post and recipe from Elizabeth at The Clean Eating Couple… Ahh… winter.. don’t you just love it?? I loved it at first… the pretty snow,…
Healthy Chicken Stir Fry
I love any type of takeout food, but knowing that it’s not great for health – or the wallet – means I don’t indulge in it often. So lately, I’ve been on a quest to try to recreate healthier versions of some of my favorite takeout foods. This healthy chicken stir fry is a fantastic…
Romantic Healthy Dinner for Two: Shrimp Romesco from Bumble Bee SuperFresh
It surprises me when people shy away from the frozen section of the grocery store. Even though there are a lot of overly processed items in that section, you can also find a lot of healthy staples. Frozen vegetables and fruits, for example, are packaged at the peak of ripeness and frozen so that they…
Cashew Chicken Stir Fry with Zucchini Noodles
I made this recipe last week, and it was soooo good. Definitely one of those recipes that you’d never guess was healthy because it tastes so delicious. The hubby was a big fan. In fact, he told me if I made this every night, he’d be happy. It’s obviously going to be making a regular…
Slow Cooker Cuban-Inspired Ropa Vieja
After yoga class with my friend Lori the other night, she mentioned she didn’t have anything planned at home for dinner. I asked if she wanted to pop over to our place afterward since I had a lot in the slow cooker. When she asked what we were having, I responded with “well, it’s kind…
Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
I made this recipe for the first time last night and knew I had to get it up on the blog asap. It was simply amazing – I loved the strong lemony wine taste in the scampi sauce. And it’s healthy! Shrimp is a great lean protein choice. There are a lot of misconceptions about…
Roasted Vegetable Sandwich on Focaccia Bread
Gosh, I love bread. I don’t know how some folks do without it. I’m not saying I eat it like crazy, but there’s nothing like a nice sandwich on delicious, fresh-baked bread. In fact, one of my very favorite easy-peasy dinners is roasted vegetables on fresh focaccia bread. And no, it’s not always a whole…
Zucchini Pizza Crust Recipe
Hey, Snacking in Sneakers! My name is Tayla, I’m going into my third year as a dietetics student at the University of Rhode Island and I’m so excited to be interning with Chrissy for the summer! One of the fun things we get to do is try out some healthy new recipes and see how…