Happy long weekend, my friends! The temps in the DC area are creeping upwards, and this Iced Skinny Vanilla Latte is all I want for my morning coffee ritual. And because the recipe is so simple, I can easily incorporate it into my weekday morning rush to get out the door and beat traffic. Is ... Continue Reading
Harissa Grilled Chicken Thighs with Yogurt Dip
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