Author Archives: Jessy

Roasted Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta

I feel like this recipe is almost too good to be true! Bacon, pasta and cheese sauce…for under 500 calories a serving? Are you kidding me? It may seem too good to be true but luckily for me it wasn’t. I added … Continue reading

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Chocolate-Glazed Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Well it’s officially November and I am so excited! I love the holidays and all the yummy food that goes along with them. I don’t usually buy magazines but if I do they are almost always about food (shocker). I … Continue reading

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Italian Style Beef with Polenta

If you are just starting out trying to eat healthy like we are the task can be pretty daunting. That’s why I am so glad I have several resources to pull from that make looking at all the nutrition stats … Continue reading

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Menu: 10/30-11/5

It was a yummy week in our kitchen this week. We are really getting the hang of cooking healthier meals at home. It’s also getting easier to learn what our portions should really be. I’m excited to test out some … Continue reading

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Black Bean Patties with Corn Relish and Avocado Cream

Don’t let this recipe fool you, the title may be wordy and the recipe make look complicated but it’s really a matter of prepping (all of which can be done in advance) and then dinner is done in a matter … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Apple Cider Doughnuts

Oh Crap. I am in so much trouble. Making doughnuts at home is far too easy and far too rewarding (to my stomach)! My friend over at Sunshine Mom who is a fellow culinary student and an awesome baker told … Continue reading

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Skinny Chicken Tikki Masala

It is funny the things women think of when we can’t sleep. If I’m awake, I’m making mini to-do lists in my head. I woke up yesterday morning at 2:15 and just couldn’t fall back asleep. Finally at 3:30 I was getting mad at … Continue reading

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