Spaghetti Squash & Chicken Stir Fry

  We still have a plethora of spaghetti squash coming out of our garden … and we also love a good stir fry. So here is how I combined the two this week! This was super yummy & filling, as well as healthy! And, since most of the veggies came right out of my garden, it … Continue reading

Chicken Parmesan

This one comes to us compliments of my friends Terry & Linda Knutson. They kept telling me about this amazing recipe that Linda made, and I have been drooling over the idea all summer. Now, we have it, Nutrition Support reviewed and approved for anyone fully on the 5&1 program!  You know how much I … Continue reading

Tilapia Burrito

Tilapia Burrito Tortilla: 1 cup grated cauliflower (2 green) 1/4 cup egg beaters (1/8 lean) 3/8 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese (6g fat/oz) (3/8 lean category) 1/8 tsp Southwest Chipotle Mrs. Dash (1/2 condiment) (If using the tomato salsa topping, omit this seasoning to stay at 3 condiments) Burrito filling: 3.5 oz Tilapia, cooked as … Continue reading

Turkey Chili in the Bean Pot!

I know, I know – 3 recipes in 1 week! But I have so many fun, easy, new Bean Pot recipes (all Lean & Green approved!), that I just have to get them posted! Hope you are enjoying some new variety. And if you haven’t picked up your Bean Pot yet, go check out my … Continue reading

Chicken & Vegetables, Bean-Pot Style

Here is another simple and yummy Bean Pot recipe. If you are on 5&1, you’ll want to add an extra serving of veggies in somewhere (you could even add more veggies directly into this recipe, if you wanted!). This one is winter comfort food, all the way … and yet still deliciously healthy! Yay! Ingredients … Continue reading

Bean Pot Fajitas!

I am working on a whole new set of BEAN POT recipes! Watch for several to be posted this week … I hope you enjoy them all! This first one is for fajitas – always a favorite. If you are following the 5&1, you could put these in a lettuce wrap, or just serve them … Continue reading

Cauli-Thins

Next time you are craving a sandwich, try these Cauli-Egg Sandwich Thins: -4 cups grated or processed raw cauliflower -4 eggs -1tsp celtic sea salt -1/2tsp of black pepper -4tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seed ****Chia seed works the best -Preheat oven to 450 -Whisk everything together very well (using a big whisk or fork) … Continue reading

Spaghetti Squash & Shrimp

This recipe came to me by way of one of our clients – love when others share their creative, yummy ideas with our family! Hope you enjoy this one as well. Simple, filling and yummy! Ingredients: 8 oz diced tomatoes (2 Greens) 3 tsp minced garlic (3 Condiments) 2 Tbsp chopped onions (2 Condiments) 1/2 … Continue reading

Healthy Shepherd’s Pie

One of my favorite homey comfort foods is shepherd’s pie. Reminds me of my childhood and all the yummy home-cooked meals my mom was always cooking. But let’s face it – most shepherd’s pie recipes are full of fat and carbohydrates. Not conducive to someone trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight! So … Continue reading

Bean Pot Beef Roast

If you have never used a Bean Pot before, you need to try it! This recipe is a crockpot recipe that is originally from the TSFL Lean & Green cookbook, which I then modified to work in my bean pot. Dinner in less than 30 minutes, with minimal prep. Love it! And I will be … Continue reading