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Low Carb, High Protein Breakfast & Brunch

As a family, we had a lot to celebrate this weekend. Birthdays, good news, and the end of a brutally cold mid-winter race. So, of course, we ate brunch. A lot of it. Side note: This post is all about brunch. If you don’t like brunch, then, I’m sorry but we really can’t be friends. After the Manasquan mid-winter beach run/walk, we ran even faster to a breakfast … Continue reading Low Carb, High Protein Breakfast & Brunch

Veggie pizza

Homemade Veggie Pizza in Just 5 Easy Steps

Whether pizza is an unhealthy indulgence or a nourishing meal all depends on how it’s prepared. Think fresh vegetables, tomato sauce, and thin crust. When you’re making it yourself, your pizza will taste better without all of the grease. So, turn on the oven to 400 degrees, and make this healthier veggie pizza recipe: 1. Cut up your favorite fresh vegetables 2. Spread the tomato sauce on your favorite whole wheat … Continue reading Homemade Veggie Pizza in Just 5 Easy Steps

Mini Pepper Nachos You’ll Love

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Here’s a last minute recipe for you to make for the party people tonight or just for you. Make it in just three easy steps. 🙂 This recipe is inspired by one of my Top Five Healthier Super Bowl recipes, Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado from Closet Cooking. Ingredients 1 1/3 cup corn (fresh or canned) 1 1/3 … Continue reading Mini Pepper Nachos You’ll Love

Protein before the Storm

Normally, I’d want to bake cookies during a snowstorm (I already made healthier oatmeal cookies) or go out for a delicious everything bagel scooped out with egg lettuce and tomato… but we all know protein makes us feel full longer, so let’s indulge in some healthy egg and avocado recipes before the impending Winter Storm Juno. I have two recipes for you today: Not-So-Devilish Avocado Eggs … Continue reading Protein before the Storm

Fall in Love with Kale

Happy October 1st! Did you know that today, Wednesday, October 1st is National Kale Day? That’s right, National Kale Day is a real holiday, celebrating the eating, growing and sharing of this cruciferous super-veggie. Check out my latest three ingredient recipe here: Chicken with Sautéed Kale and Veggies     If you’re sick of my obsession with kale (I don’t blame you), check out the many reasons why we … Continue reading Fall in Love with Kale