This delicious pasta salad is a lighter take on a summertime favorite—loaded with fresh vegetables, crunchy bacon, and tossed in a sweet basil vinaigrette for a dish that feels like both comfort food and a healthy choice. Let’s talk pasta salads. They’re the go-to side dish for summer cookouts, potlucks, and backyard meals, so having … Read more

These Spaghetti Squash Boats with Spicy Sausage deliver all the familiar flavors of a classic spaghetti dish, but with far fewer calories and carbs. This recipe is proof that vegetables can make a satisfying, lower-carb alternative to pasta. If you’ve never tried spaghetti squash, it creates delicate, noodle-like strands when baked and scraped with a … Read more

Fresh homemade pico de gallo made with just a handful of simple ingredients—bright, zesty, and the perfect fresh boost for tacos, grilled meats, eggs, or as a crunchy salsa for chips. During warm months I make pico de gallo almost every week to keep in the fridge. It’s simply chopped fresh tomatoes, crisp white onion, … Read more

These Skinny Tropical Pudding Cups combine bright vanilla, coconut, lime and a hint of rum flavor, finished with a crunchy crumble of macadamia white chocolate cookie—an ideal light dessert for warm weather. I discovered this recipe at a friend’s bridal shower and it immediately became one of my favorite easy summer desserts. Kristen, the bride, … Read more

No need to let Thanksgiving leftovers go to waste—turn them into the ultimate Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwich layered with tender turkey, salty prosciutto, creamy brie, and bright cranberry sauce. Thanksgiving is over, guests have left, and your refrigerator is full of delicious leftovers. Instead of staring at tubs of turkey and cranberry sauce, make a … Read more

This easy Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad is bursting with fresh summer produce — juicy cherry tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, bell pepper and red onion — all roasted to deepen their flavor and then tossed with whole wheat rotini and a bright lemon herb dressing. This Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad is one of those go-to … Read more

Healthy 7-Layer Spicy Taco Dip made with Greek yogurt, hummus, fresh guacamole, chunky salsa, homemade taco seasoning and all the fun toppings. Super easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser! Eating well doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. This lightened-up 7-layer spicy taco dip swaps heavier ingredients for healthier alternatives while keeping all the bold, festive flavors … Read more

Learn how to make Easy Homemade Croutons that are crispy, garlicky and ready in minutes. Use them to add crunch to salads, soups, stuffing and more. I love making croutons at home — they are fast, inexpensive and far more flavorful than the store-bought variety. These Easy Homemade Croutons are crunchy, garlicky and customizable to … Read more

This simple Healthy Pear and Arugula Salad combines peppery arugula, juicy pears, creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts, all dressed in a bright, lemony honey vinaigrette. It’s a perfect, quick fall salad that’s easy to assemble and can be served as a side dish or a light main when you add protein. Transition into fall … Read more

Celebrate Easter with these charming Bird’s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes — moist carrot cake cupcakes naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, finished with a light cream cheese frosting, toasted shredded coconut “nests” and three egg-shaped chocolate candies on top. These Bird’s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes are a festive, family-friendly dessert perfect for Easter or … Read more