tomato soup
Dinner Light & healthy Lunch

The BEST Tomato Soup

The BEST Tomato Soup comes from my favorite chef in the world – Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa.  Ina’s Tomato Soup uses roasted tomatoes and the absolute best flavor and is delicious topped with fresh croutons and fresh parmesan cheese. Serve it with a creamy grilled cheese on the side for a complete meal!  …

acai smoothie bowl
30 minutes or less breakfast Light & healthy

Acai Smoothie Bowl

My Acai Smoothie Bowl is the perfect way to start your day!  Full of flavor and topped with fresh fruit and crunchy granola, this smoothie bowl will easily become your favorite new breakfast or afternoon snack.   I have to admit…..I’m not a big breakfast girl.   I’d prefer to skip breakfast all together and just wait …

classic chicken parmesan
30 minutes or less Dinner kid friendly

Classic Chicken Parmesan

Classic Chicken Parmesan is such an Italian staple! With lightly breaded chicken, delicious marinara sauce, and fresh mozzarella cheese, Chicken Parmesan is comfort food at its best.  Serve it over pasta or next to a big, beautiful salad for a lower carb option. Comfort food is 100% my kind of food!  Usually it’s of the …

italian pasta salad
30 minutes or less Light & healthy Lunch

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad is packed full of pepperoni, salami, black olives, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and a creamy homemade Italian dressing.  It’s the perfect side dish, tailgate food, light lunch, or picnic item!  Is there any dish more versatile than pasta salad?? You can make it as light or hearty as you’d like, throw in. …

Gorgonzola potatoes
30 minutes or less Dinner Grilling Vegetables

Gorgonzola Potatoes

Gorgonzola Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any dinner!  Delicious roasted potatoes are sprinkled with Gorgonzola cheese, melted inside a smoky grill, and then served on top of a bed of arugula or watercress greens.  Simple, sophisticated and SO good!!  Before I get started on how delicious these potatoes are, keep in mind that …