• High-Volume Summer Meals Under 500 Calories
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    High-Volume Summer Meals Under 500 Calories

    May 7, 2026 - By 

    High-volume summer meals are one of the easiest ways to stay full, energized, and consistent with your weight loss goals during the hotter months. When temperatures rise, heavy meals can feel sluggish, but light, protein-packed dishes loaded with fiber and fresh ingredients can help you stay satisfied without overeating. The secret to sustainable fat loss isn’t starving yourself — it’s learning how to build meals that give you more food for fewer calories. These meals are perfect for busy schedules, outdoor work days, meal prep, or simple summer dinners at home. Each recipe is under 500 calories while still being…

  • Halloween Jack O' Lantern Cheese Quesadillas
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    Easy Halloween Jack O’ Lantern Cheese Quesadillas for Kids

    April 15, 2025 - By 

    If you’re looking for a fun and festive meal idea, these Halloween Jack O’ Lantern Cheese Quesadillas are the perfect treat! With Halloween just around the corner, I wanted to share one of my kids’ favorite meals that’s not only easy to make but also a huge hit any time of the year. Honestly, you can change up the face designs or ingredients to fit any season — but for now, let’s get spooky with these adorable jack-o’-lantern faces! These Halloween Jack O’ Lantern Cheese Quesadillas are simple, require minimal ingredients, and are incredibly delicious. Whether you’re making them for…

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    Buffalo Ranch Chicken Street Tacos

    April 8, 2025 - By 

    As someone who pretty much knows her way around a kitchen, I’m always whipping up simple, yet delicious meals — and these buffalo ranch chicken street tacos have quickly become a new family favorite! I’m a huge fan of tacos, but not just your typical taco. I love mixing it up with different flavors and sauces. Over the years, I’ve tried a number of sauces, but nothing compares to Moore’s marinades & sauces. Their creamy ranch buffalo sauce caught my eye recently, and let me tell you, it’s a total game-changer for tacos. When it comes to sauces, the possibilities…

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    Creamy Rosa Tortellini Pasta with Bertolli® Organic Sauces

    February 14, 2025 - By 

    Today, I made something amazing that I just have to share — it’s called Creamy Rosa Tortellini Pasta, and trust me, it will absolutely knock your socks off! This creamy, flavorful pasta dish is loaded with peppers, Italian chicken sausage, mushrooms, and the magic combo of Bertolli® Organic Creamy Alfredo Sauce and Bertolli® Organic Traditional Tomato & Basil Sauce. Why You’ll Love It: Bertolli uses the finest organic ingredients — fresh cream, whole milk, real butter, and aged Parmesan and Romano cheeses — to craft their Organic Creamy Alfredo Sauce, delivering a rich, authentic flavor you can taste in every…

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    Easy Hearty Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili Stew

    November 9, 2023 - By 

    Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili Stew encapsulates the essence of a home-cooked meal. With comfort in its enticing aroma and rich flavors. A delightful promise of warmth and nourishment. This hearty concoction, brimming with black beans, sweet potatoes, and chili, takes comfort food to new heights. Harnessing the magic of a slow cooker, this stew is a breeze to make. Gather your favorite ingredients, toss them into the pot, and let the slow cooker work its culinary charm. As the components meld and cook together, creating a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your taste buds. The beauty of this…

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    Sheet pan meals round-up

    August 31, 2022 - By 

    Crockpots & Skillets meals are cool, but sheet pan meals are where it's at. I asked a few blogger friends and I want to share these sheet pan meals with you, you will find plenty of tasty recipes within this post. Making sheet pan meals just makes dinner time 10x easier and it's one of my favorite things to do! Here are 25+ sheet pan meals you need to try asap!

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    hawaiian bbq chicken sheet pan meal

    August 2, 2022 - By 

    My recent favorite way to eat pineapples is with this Hawaiian BBQ chicken sheet pan meal.I am a lover of pineapples, I even eat it on my pizza! We ended up doing some jasmine rice with it, but honestly cauliflower rice works too! This is also great for meal prep for work or school, I did this for a week at work and it was still great by day 5.

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    The Best Swedish Meatballs Recipe

    April 27, 2021 - By 

    Swedish meatballs are made with a blend of seasoned beef, pork, & vibrant spices and tossed with rich homemade gravy. This traditional classic Swedish dish is super easy to make and deliciously healthy as well. An interesting fact about meatballs in Sweden is that – if you ask any children from 5 years and over about what they like to eat, then they will definitely say MEATBALLS! When it comes to a comforting homestyle dinner that satisfies all the members of your family – then there is no comparison with these simple yet gorgeous Swedish meatballs recipes. In my experience…

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    Butternut Squash & Cranberries Kale Quinoa Salad

    March 22, 2021 - By 

    What I love most about summer time, besides being able to spend time with the kiddos. It’s about all the fruits and veggies that are in season. My kids have always been huge fans of salads, which is amazing. They’re always up for trying new foods, so I thought making tasty healthy recipes with quinoa loaded with some veggies would be the perfect kickoff to our summer vacation. Since being out of work at Elon for summer break. I miss being able to cook everyday, who knew you would miss cooking everyday. So over summer break, my personal goal is…

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    Not Your Mama’s Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili

    September 5, 2018 - By 

    Who doesn’t love some chili? My favorite chili to make is black bean sweet potato chili. One of our favorite recipes throughout the year, no matter how the weather is treating us, would have to be a big bowl of black bean sweet potato chili. The only problem I always run into when eating a big bowl of chili would be the fact that I’ll get occasional heartburn and sleeplessness right before going to bed. Anyone that gets occasional heartburn before bed can tell you, it feels horrible. I’ve tried a number of different things over the years, none have really…