Time for a new recipe, this time a super easy one: Harissa Grilled Chicken Thighs with Yogurt Dip. If you've never tried it before, harissa is a Moroccan sauce made with roasted red peppers along with olive oil and spices like garlic, coriander seeds, cumin. Like most spicy sauces, you can get it ... Continue Reading
Macro-Friendly Iced Caramel Macchiato
Happy weekend, everyone! I'm kicking off this soon-to-be steamy 95° DC day with a cool and refreshing Macro-Friendly Iced Caramel Macchiato. My macro friendly version of this Starbucks classic has just 85 calories per 16 oz serving, compared to the Starbucks version which has 250 calories for the ... Continue Reading
Caprese Chicken Pasta Salad
Time for another no-heat meal idea: Caprese Chicken Pasta Salad. I came up with the idea for this recipe when my basil plant was going crazy and needed to be trimmed back. I've had this particular basil plant since last fall - got it at the grocery store and it's been going strong ever since! I'm a ... Continue Reading
Meal Prep – Week of May 15th, 2022
Happy Sunday, meal preppers! This week I've got some warm weather recipes ready for ya - Fish Taco Bowls and Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats. So yummy! If you’ve never been here before, welcome! My meal prep posts go a little something like this: 1) meal plan (use any or all of it!), 2) ... Continue Reading
Starbucks Pink Drink Dupe
Next up on my iced coffee/tea drinks tour: Starbucks Pink Drink Dupe. I know, I know, this isn't really a coffee drink, but it is a cult favorite at Starbucks and still has a bit of caffeine. Plus it's just so damn refreshing and perfect for the warmer weather as we start dipping our toes into late ... Continue Reading
Fish Taco Bowls
Happy Sunday, meal preppers! It's been a rainy few days in northern Virginia, so I'm ready for sunshine in a bowl with these Fish Taco Bowls. I love how colorful and fresh they are - they'll transport you directly to the beach with tropical mango, creamy avocado, and gorgeous mahi mahi. Believe it ... Continue Reading
Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats
Time for another new recipe Tuesday! This week I'm sharing these creamy Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats. I'm a huge blueberry fan, and I love pairing them up with lemon especially in warmer weather for a really bright and fresh flavor combo. I skipped the protein powder in this recipe and opted ... Continue Reading
Mason Jar Chicken Cobb Salad
Time for a new recipe Wednesday! This week it's another no-heat lunch that's also super convenient to carry to work: a Mason Jar Chicken Cobb Salad. When you're ready to eat, dump the whole jar into a big bowl, mix, and eat! Now, the trick to a successful mason jar salad is getting the layering ... Continue Reading
Meal Prep – Week of April 24th, 2022
Happy Sunday, meal preppers! I don't know about where you live, but it's been an absolutely gorgeous late spring weekend here in northern Virginia. Warmer weather definitely has an impact on the kind of meals I crave, and you will start to see that evolution in my upcoming meal plans. I love no-heat ... Continue Reading
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Fuel up for the day ahead with these decadent yet healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats. If you're a cheesecake lover, this recipe is an absolute must try! I have to admit - I ate almost the whole thing of oats you see here after taking these photos. They are just soooo good. You can pretty ... Continue Reading
Macro-Friendly Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
Alright coffee lovers, it's time for the next recipe in my iced coffee drink series: Macro-Friendly Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso! This one is obviously a play on the Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, but it's got less than half the calories, half the sugar, and three times the ... Continue Reading
