Tortelllini, ravioli, frozen or refrigerated – you pick because you can’t mess this one-dish pasta dinner up! On top of that it’s ready in just UNDER 10 minutes, and it’s kid-friendly. Your biggest problem will be that it’s ready to serve before the kids have finished setting the table. I’ll take that kind of dinner drama any night!
Read MoreThese days the salad dressing section has as many options as the dairy case – meaning it can be super confusing to find a dressing that is healthy (or healthier!) and also has the potential to taste really good. In this article for Cooking Light, I am sharing how to find a good store-bought dressing AND a few of my favorite ones right now!
Read MoreCould cravings for bread, pasta, and mashed potatoes be a potential warning sign for seasonal depression? Find out here!
Read MoreNeed a new smoothie recipe? Then check out this Wild Blueberry Recovery Smoothie by @fANNEtasticfood. It was a HUGE hit at my house this week! Click here for the recipe!
Read MoreDid you know that I have researched and reviewed 20 different popular diets this past year for CL.com? These include diets like Whole30, the Dubrow Diet, Keto, WW, Pegan Diet, Veganism, The Plant Paradox, The Obesity Code, the Alkaline Diet, Blood Type Diets, and even the Noom App. Click here to find the entire list!
Read More“CHEERS” to 2018, and 2019, I can’t wait to meet you!
Read MoreI’m usually pretty on top of food and nutrition trends whether they be healthy and not so healthy, but the HMR Diet is a weight loss program that I had never heard of until I started looking into it for Cooking Light. Find out what I learned about this diet as well as my unbiased review here!
Read MoreGot dinner plans? Whether you do or you don’t, you’ll love this recipe. These quick chicken thighs take less than 20 minutes to make and are a hit with the whole family. Find the recipe here!
Read MoreNeed a last minute gift for friends, teachers or neighbors? I’ve pulled together over ten of my favorite homemade food gifts that are not only YUMMY and EASY to make, but also pretty much FAIL-PROOF. Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory, a baked good, or a mix in a jar, you’re guaranteed to find the recipe you need for holiday gifts.
Read MoreWhat if customizing your diet for optimal health and weight loss was as simple as picking package A, B, AB, or O – depending on your blood type? Find out what the research has to say about the Blood Type Diet here!
Read More“Mama only rolls dough, cuts out cookies and ices them for baby Jesus.” Find out what recipe I use when I do actually pull out the flour and rolling pin.
Read MoreAnyone else hungrier or crave more carb-rich foods in the winter? I’ve been eyeing a pasta dishes from various food bloggers for days – along with every other pizza and pasta dish I pass! All of this got me wondering why my appetite always seems to increase this time of year? See what I found out from my research for a recent article with Cooking Light.
Read MoreYou’ll love the convenience of these pre-made freezer oatmeal cups. Just pull them out of the freezer, warm them up and add your favorite toppings for a perfect nutritious breakfast ready in no time at all!
Read MoreThis healthy spin on a Classic Cheeseburger is so good that it will become the ONLY burger you make from here on out. It is delicious cooked on the grill or in the oven, so rain or shine, it will be the perfect entree for game day.
Read MoreClick here to find my recent article with Cooking Light where I tell you more about Type 3 Diabetes, why it’s key to not wait for symptoms, and what you can do now to reduce risk of future dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Read MoreWhat’s the best way to meet daily fiber needs – food OR supplements and fiber-fortified products? OR does it even matter? Find out in my latest Cooking Light article.
Read MoreTo say I was nervous to put myself out on social media and blogging 10 months ago would be understatement. But thanks to all of you, these past few months have been so fulfilling. Thank you.
Read MoreYou’ll love the taste of this seasonal spin on a classic favorite just as much as you’ll love the ease of the recipe! Click here for the recipe!
Read MoreWhile associated with several health benefits, fasting to achieve anti-aging effects in appearance (or on the outside?) is a new one to me! But a new diet is suggesting just that! Check out my latest diet review for Cooking Light – as well as how I inadvertently admitted to a top editor that I was a closet fan of Bravo’s Real Housewives.
Read MoreIf you’re a fan of Bulletproof Coffee, you’ll love this decadent-tasting bulletproof coffee that doesn’t break your fast. Check out the recipe here - and find a pumpkin spice variation too!
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