

Pepper Jack Cauliflower Pasta
It was Sunday evening, and my husband turns to me with a huge smile and says, "Can we have mac & cheese for dinner?" The first thought that came to my mind was "but that's so heavy and fatty..." Then I thought "Ooooh I have cauliflower! I don't have macaroni noodles, but I do have veggie penne pasta." So I tell him "How about I make a fake-aroni and cheese dish? I'll make some regular and some with cauliflower?" He nodded and off I went to experiment. Upon further inspection,


Blackened Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Most of the time, my perfect snack is good old chips and salsa. It's got that salty crunch and spicy goodness that I crave pretty much on the daily. But when regular salsa just doesn't sound appetizing, I usually whip up some pineapple salsa instead. It satisfies my sweet tooth without me breaking into the cookie jar, but still delivers a kick with just the right amount of heat to balance it all out. I'll be honest with you; a little behind the scenes secret, if you will. Thi


Simple Marinara Sauce
Let's face it. There are days that only a good bowl of pasta can fix, am I right? What is it about starchy noodles and silky sauces that have us feeling so much comfort after one bite? Whether its spaghetti, angel hair, lasagna, farfalle, rigatoni, bucatini... The list just goes on and on! And let's not forget about all the sauces to choose from: alfredo, garlic cream, pesto and pesto cream, or good ol' fashioned marinara. We all know you can buy some pretty good marinara sau


BBQ Chicken Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Hashtag de-lish! My take on a Disneyland meal (hello, Disney obsession. My old friend!). Hidden away in the corners of Fantasyland just before Toon Town you can find BBQ Chicken Loaded Baked Potatoes at the Troubadour Tavern. They are so delicious, but you can make it better for you with this recipes. If you're always looking to add more nutrients to your meals without sacrificing amazing taste, this recipe is perfect for you! I dare you to try and eat more than one; these gu


Baked Chicken Taquitos
If you know me, you know I'm crazy about Mexican food. So is it any surprise that I'm constantly trying to find ways to make it a little more diet friendly? Baking these taquitos instead of frying is one great way to ensure this fits with our "Diet Food Can Be Good Food" theme. The bold taste of cumin and simplicity of jarred salsa help make these Baked Chicken Taquitos a winner. And if you needed another great reason to love these, you can freeze the freshly rolled taquitos