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This is a lighter take on Waldorf Chicken salad, but with the amazing mix of textures and flavors you don’t miss the mayo. The chicken salad is pretty versatile- you can serve it by itself and enjoy it with nothing but a fork, but it also makes great lettuce wraps, or an awesome sandwich on […]

It might be hot to cook, but the nice thing about fish is that you don’t need to have the oven on for long! Ingredients: 2- 6oz salmon filets 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp capers 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp of […]

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, here’s a simple recipe for carne asada!  Put it in tacos, or over salad, in a wrap, or just eat it with your fingers-  it’s that good. Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp fresh-ground black pepper 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tsp soy sauce […]

We all have our guilty pleasures, the comfort foods we can’t live without.  But, if we’re trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it’s often hard to fit them into our meal plan.  Here’s a take on one of my guilty pleasures- Philly Cheesesteaks- that allows them to still be an occasional part of my diet […]

Chili makes for an easy, hearty meal in the (surprisingly cold already!) winter. By no means traditional, this version is lighter than typical tex-mex chili because of the substitution of ground turkey for half of the meat and the addition of Thai spices. Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, diced ½ lb ground […]

This chicken tikka masala-inspired stew is quick to make from simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. It takes some time to marinate, but it isn’t labor-intensive. Ingredients: 1 lb chicken, diced into 1 inch cubes ½ cup tomato sauce ½ cup greek yogurt 1-2 tbsp curry powder ½ cup onions, sliced ½ […]