This is a classic Alfredo sauce recipe that I use at least twice a month in my cooking. It’s fast, easy, and a bit lighter than most versions. Any dish I make with this sauce is always a hit at our dinner table. Thus, I attribute many of my dinner successes to Sara and Kate over at “Our Best Bites.”  You can find their original recipe here. Guiltless Alfredo Sauce The best alfredo sauce. 2 Cups Low-fat Milk1/3 Cup Cream Cheese ((3 oz.))3 Tablespoons Flour (I use whole wheat )1 teaspoon Salt1 Tablespoon Butter3 Garlic Cloves (minced)1 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

This delicious smoothie has probiotics for gut health, ginger and lemon for an immunity boost, and a whole serving of vegetables. I thought it was going to be one of those smoothies that tasted terrible, but I drank it anyways because it was “good for me.” Boy, was I wrong. This smoothie is so tasty! It's a perfect balance of sweet and creamy goodness. Green Apple Smoothie 1 Cup Spinach (Packed )1 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk3/4 Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce1/2 Cup Ice cubes1/2 Cup Kefir (plain)1 teaspoon Ginger (freshly grated)1 teaspoon Lemon Juice Inside your blender, pack spinach until

You will love the fresher, lighter flavor of this homemade lasagna.  From start to finish, I spent about 1 hour and 15 minutes making this dish. While that is longer than most weeknight meals I make, I believe it was worth every minute when I watched my kids lick every last bite out of the pan. I hope you and your family enjoy it as well! Megan's Homemade Lasagna Ingredients10 Lasagna NoodlesSauce1/4 pound Ground Beef 1 Cup Cooked1/4 pound Mild Italian Sausage 1 Cup Cooked2/3 Cup Celery chopped fine2/3 Cup Carrot shredded2 cloves Garlic minced1- 15 ounce can Diced Tomatoes2-

On slow mornings, we combine our breakfast and lunch.  Our favorite menu includes Breakfast Burritos with a huge bowl of fresh fruit. I also often make this as breakfast-for-dinner when I need a quick fix. Happy brunching! Hearty Breakfast Burritos 8 Cooked Flour Tortillas1 Cup Black Beans (drained and rinsed)1 Avocado (diced for topping)Salsa (for topping)Cilantro (for garnish)Hearty Vegetable Ranch Eggs1 Tablespoon butter4 large Russet Potatoes (diced)1 medium zucchini (diced)1/4 cup onions (minced)1 cup bell pepper (diced)1 cup tomatoes (diced)8 large eggs1/4 cup milk1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded) Hearty Ranch EggsPre-cook the potatoes by

My kids eat their broccoli the best when it’s topped with cheese and bacon! This dish is a complete meal with protein, fat, and whole grains. You will feel great about all the Folate, Vitamin K, and other nutrition you are getting from the broccoli. This is a perfect casserole to warm yourself on a chilly winter’s day. Enjoy!   Broccoli Quinoa Bake 3 Cups Quinoa, cooked 1 Recipe Hearty Cream of Chicken Soup 1 Cup Chicken, shredded (see tip here) 1 Tablespoon Real Bacon Pieces 3 Cups Broccoli, frozen 1 Cup Cheese, shredded* Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350

Martha Stewart inspired this recipe, and I have changed the original so many times that now it has my stamp on it. I have tried in the past to use all whole wheat pasta, but the texture is a little too coarse for my family. Thus, you will notice I use half whole wheat pasta and half white pasta. No one has ever made a fuss about it, so it stays! You will love the simple combination of sweet roasted squash and red onions with fresh garlic and parmesan cheese. You will also love that this dish takes less than

Sunday Dinners call for something delicious, comforting, and easy to prepare, which is why most of my Sunday dinners are cooked in a slow cooker or Instant Pot (Affiliate link). There’s nothing that says “home” better than walking into the door after a day of Church worship, Church choir practice, and other Church meetings to a kitchen filled with the delicious aroma of our savory dinner. Sunday meals are heavier than those we eat the rest of the week, and that is just as it should be! This Thai Peanut Chicken is best served over Coconut Jasmine Rice. And, because

This recipe is so simple that is seems silly to write a post for it. However, I use this as a side dish so often in my recipes, that I need a separate link for it here. Serve this with curry, stir fry, or a slew of other Asian fare. Coconut Jasmine Rice Coconut Jasmine Rice pairs well with Thai and Indian dishes to temper the heat. 2 Cups White Jasmine Rice (or California Brown Jasmine RIce)13.5 ounces Coconut Milk, canned (full fat*)2 1/8 Cups Water1/4 teaspoon Salt In a large pot, combine all ingredients over medium-high heat.Bring to boil

This is a gluten-free, protein packed meal. Two cakes (3-inch diameter) with 1 tablespoon of yogurt sauce each provides 18 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber, and 20 grams of carbohydrate. The combination of spinach and feta cakes with fresh lemon and dill dipping sauce will make your taste buds dance. Enjoy this delicious party in your mouth! Spinach and Feta Quinoa Cakes 1 1/2 Cups Quinoa, cooked 3 Eggs 2 Cups Fresh Spinach, chopped and stems removed 1/4 Cup Green Onions, chopped 1/3 Cup Feta Cheese, crumbled 1 teaspoon Dry Dill 1 clove Garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Lemon

This recipe is my healthified (that should be a word, right?) version of a soup that was served in the café which my dietetics colleagues and I spent a semester running in college. The original recipe was pretty heavy, so I altered it to include more vegetables and less meat. At dinner last night, my six-year-old boy asked if I could make this soup on every soup night. I hope you enjoy it as much as he does! Hearty Lasagna Soup Delicious soup full of nutrition and flavor 1/2 pound Italian Sausage1 1/2 Cups Onion (chopped)2 large Carrots (chopped)2 small