Let’s be honest: who really likes grocery shopping? I don’t. Andrew doesn’t. I don’t think many people do. When your weekend is already filled with other errands and of course finding time to relax, getting to the grocery store can be both challenging and time consuming. With the recent rise in grocery delivery and curbside […]
Lightened Up You: Part 1, Original Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie is just one of those dishes everyone loves. It’s meaty, hearty and has a delicious pastry. I actually only top mine with pastry since I make a thinner stew than the ones with a full pastry, but you could easily thicken it more and pre-bake tart shells with a pastry to fully […]
Roasted Tomato & Basil Pasta
What is better than fresh, delicious, perfectly balanced ingredients, made into a wonderful and savory Italian pasta? The answer is: nothing! My Roasted Tomato and Basil Pasta is one of the first original recipes I ever created! I take cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and of course olive oil, roast them in the oven to […]
Lightened Up: Stuffed Peppers
Let’s be honest: eating light can get boring! Lighter meals often means a lot of chicken or fish, and not a whole lot more. To keep mealtime exciting (yes, even when lightening up), I recommend switching up your proteins and textures so it feels like you’ve got a variety in your diet. These stuffed peppers […]
Tuscan Ragu
This recipe is inspired by my trip to Siena as a student in college. We went to this fabulous restaurant called La Torre where the chef just makes whatever he wants. I had his ragu and it was possibly the greatest dish I have ever had. The noodles soaked in the fresh meat sauce is […]
Lightened Up: Chicken Souvlaki
Ingredients 1 large, boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 tsp dried oregano Salt & pepper 1/4 cup olive oil Directions Place the chicken in a large resealable bag. Add the lemon zest and juice, garlic, 1 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and the olive oil, […]
Greek Salad
When your trying to lighten up, salads are a way of life. But, when your sick of the boring spinach or kale salad with balsamic vinegar instead of dressing, this Greek Salad is a life changer! Bursting with flavor, this salad is healthy and delicious. Make it a day ahead so the flavors marinate together […]
Lightened Up: Marinated Pork Loin
Eating lighter can be hard – not only to find flavorful and easy recipes, but particularly during the work week when time is tight. It’s easy to fall off the wagon during the work week and order takeout or go to the pizza joint down the road – but either one leads to a tighter […]
Lightened Up Tricks: Make Ahead
The work week is busy; finding time to make lunches every day (literally the worst part of the day), or dinner after a long day at work can quickly lead to meals out. As part of lightening up, there are three things I try and focus on: Make a meal plan Eat smaller portions Make […]
Lightened Up You!
Happy New Year! Now that the holiday’s are behind us, many of you (like us) are probably making an effort to lighten up – hit the gym more regularly, eat healthier, and focus on our overall well being. It’s no surprise that fitness/nutrition goals are consistently the most common “New Years Resolutions.” In this series, […]
The Homemade Chef 