Ingredients: -3 pounds of red skin or Yukon gold potatoes, diced -3 celery hearts, chopped -1 medium onion, chopped -4 cups of low sodium chicken stock -1.5 cups fat free half & half -turkey bacon -shredded cheddar cheese -salt & pepper (to taste) Directions: 1. Place the potatoes, celery, onion, chicken stock, salt & pepper… Continue reading Lightened Up Loaded Baked Potato Soup
I went out on a limb here when I realized I was out of diced tomatoes, but this chili turned out to be the perfect combination of flavors! Ingredients: – 1 lb. ground turkey – 3 cups butternut squash, cubed – 2 bell peppers, diced – 1 small onion, diced – one 15 oz. can… Continue reading Butternut Squash Turkey Chili
I talk to busy moms all the time about starting fitness and nutrition programs with me and some of the most common responses I get are: “I don’t have time to workout.”, “I can’t find a program that I like and will stick to.”, “I can’t afford it right now.” You’ve heard all these excuses… Continue reading 20 Reasons Why ALL Busy Moms (and all busy people in general) NEED Beachbody On Demand
Ingredients: One medium/large spaghetti squash 1 lb. ground chicken 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved Juice from 2 limes 2 T. finely chopped cilantro 1/2 t. cumin 1/2 t. smoked paprika 1/2 t. chili powder Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. CAREFULLY cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise,… Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Taco Boats
I was trying to figure out what I could make to prepare for this mid-March massive snow storm we’re getting tomorrow that would be easy to warm up and have for a few meals (and that the kids wouldn’t whine about eating). Since the only good meat the grocery store had left on Sunday night… Continue reading Gluten Free Oat Crusted Chicken Nuggets
It’s been a while since I made a batch of these, and I’m not sure why. These are so hearty and delicious, and super easy to freeze! I used gluten free oats, but if that’s not an issue for you, use whatever you have on hand (or what’s on sale at the grocery store). I… Continue reading Turkey Oat Meatballs
With St. Patrick’s day right around the corner, I figured this week would be as good as any to share this lightened up version of a classic dish. I grew up eating Shepherd’s Pie and my Dad pretty much taught me that keeping it light (like this recipe), doesn’t mean it’s light in flavor. I… Continue reading Better-for-you Shepherd’s Pie
This twist on one of my childhood favorites has become one of my new adult favorites. You still get all of the flavors of the original Sloppy Joe sandwich, but without it coming from a can! Ingredients: – 1.5 pounds ground turkey – 1 medium yellow onion, chopped – 2 red bell peppers, chopped – 1/4 cup… Continue reading Turkey Joe Noodle Skillet
Ingredients: – 1 small or 1/2 a large head of cabbage, chopped – 1.5 to 2 pounds of lean ground beef – two 28oz cans of petite diced tomatoes – 2 cloves of minced garlic – 1.5 t. salt – 1 t. black pepper – .5 t. of crushed red pepper flakes, more or less to taste… Continue reading Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls – One Skillet Meal
Please add to the grocery list: corn tortillas for Tuesday night’s tacos and rice for Wednesday’s orange chicken/Thursday’s skillet meal 🙂 Monday: Lasagna noodles – cook according to package. When they are finished cooking, lay them flat on parchment paper so they can be rolled. Filling – One 15oz container of low fat/fat free ricotta… Continue reading Weekly Dinner Menu 2/13 to 2/17
Jaclyn McDevitt Health & Fitness 