Do you end up grabbing unhealthy fast food because you don't have time to cook? Meal prepping could be a great answer for you. In my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, learn tips and tricks for success along with some easy family-favorite recipes to try. Read story here Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Awesome meal prepping containers People have been asking me what Continue Reading
Delicious, healthy and easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Pot Roast with Vegetables is a delicious and nutritious hot meal that's a cinch to make, since we will use a slow cooker. It's a comfort-food family favorite you'll want to make on the regular. Here's how to make a tender, juicy pot roast and vegetables in the slow cooker. First, gather your ingredients. You'll need a chuck roast Continue Reading
How to dine out healthier without feeling deprived
With the holiday travel season approaching, many of us will be eating fast food or grabbing food to go. But did you know that two meals at the same restaurant chain can differ by upwards of 1,500 calories? In this post on the Blue Cross NC blog, I show you what to look for if you want to make healthier choices on the go. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
RECIPE: Easy honey baked chicken
We eat a lot of chicken at my house. It's a wonderful source of protein, it's affordable, and there are endless ways to prepare it. Here's a super simple recipe that's become one of my go-to's when I want a hot, delicious meal without spending much time in the kitchen. This recipe works for any cut of chicken, whether bone-in, boneless or skinless. My favorite way to prepare it, Continue Reading
RECIPE: Easy moist, delicious cornbread (regular + gluten free)
Making cornbread is a much-loved tradition in kitchens across the United States, especially in the south and southwest. Cornbread has its origins in Native American cuisine. It was also popular during the Civil War because it could be made inexpensively. While everyone knows cornbread is a delicious addition to any meal, surprisingly it also has some redeeming qualities in terms of nutrition. Continue Reading
RECIPE: Juicy, delicious stovetop grilled pork
Pork is a lean, healthy meat that is low in fat and high in protein. Here's a recipe for something I make regularly and we really enjoy. These delicious pork chops are grilled the easy way - on the stove. No need to fire up the grill! Marinating the pork chops ahead of time makes them especially tasty and tender, and the grilling technique really brings out the wonderful flavor. I like to Continue Reading