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I know…snooze –> I made a salad. Totally get it. I get it, even though it’s a Creamy Chickpea Kale Salad. People hate salads. Salad expectations are low and there are a million other ways to get your veggies in. After all, it’s hard to get excited when you have a …
Today I am all about these Low Carb Baked Jicama Fries! Just the other day, I had the chance to walk through Trader Joe’s…WITHOUT ANY TIME CONSTRAINTS! If you’ve never been, this is one of those stores that’s fun to explore. They have unique, interesting finds, and the stock of their shelves is always …
Come on, do you really need another excuse to eat watermelon. Probably not, but this Watermelon Avocado Mint Salad will have you eating watermelon all summer long. My biggest beef with watermelon is eating it fast enough. After all, the second you cut into that beauty, the clock starts ticking. Have you ever bit …
It’s no secret I love a good salad. Something about a fresh salad seals the dinner deal everytime…especially in summer. Every burger, pulled pork sandwich, and hot dog needs a mound of coleslaw next to it. There is no better way to balance your plate than with some Creamy Sugar Free Classic Coleslaw. Imagine if …
Gosh, do I love potatoes, potatoes of all kinds. Give me a plate of smashed, mashed, roasted, grilled, or au-gratin and I will eat them. One kind of potato I especially like —> Roasted Garlic Rosemary Potatoes. If you’ve been to Stephanie Lee Nutrition before, you’ve probably heard me talk about my upbringing in …
Spring has finally arrived in the Midwest, and that means a broccoli cauliflower salad is in order. Ok, ok. Warmer weather doesn’t usually translate to a broccoli cauliflower salad. After all, I doubt you were dreaming of broccoli the moment it hit 70 degrees. But maybe you were left dreaming of the big picture, …
Let’s talk veggies. Like those really good, really quick, I want another helping kind of veggies. You got it —> say hello to some Oven-Roasted Parmesan Asparagus! If you follow me on any of my social media channels, you would know I love veggies. Nearly every meal I post contains a hefty serving, whether …
One of my resolutions for the upcoming year is to waste less food. I’m the kind of person who has sensory overload at the grocery store and ends up buying million things. You bet I would have stocked up on nearly every fruit and veggie on sale that day. Unfortunately, it’s hard for two people …
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen that I was at a loss for what to do with my forbidden rice. And if you don’t follow me on Instagram, you should! Either way, I finally took the time to play and it paid off. I actually had zero intention of doing …
So you all know Thanksgiving is approaching and we are all working on mastering our holiday menu. I’ve been in the kitchen all week playing with recipes. Basically, I’ve been eating Thanksgiving food for the last week and there’s another week to go. Good thing there is quite a variety in my fridge. If you …
Holy cats you guys. I feel like I woke up as new person today. I’m totally rejuvenated, motivated, and ready to go, and I only had one cup of coffee this morning. A large dose of caffeine wasn’t even necessary today. Don’t know what it is but the creative juices were flowing today. Maybe it’s …
The weather is getting colder and colder. I’ve been finding my cravings for good-ole comfort food is at an all time high. As you may recall from my previous posts, I’ve been sick and it just won’t quit. When I left work this week, all I could think about was sitting down big bowl of …
Happy Monday everyone! I know, I know, you’re thinking I’m crazy. Are Monday’s ever really happy? Maybe not usually, but this week is an exception. My hubby and I are finally on the same schedule! Outage season is over (for now)!! While I love my dog, I have sure been craving some adult conversation in …
Growing up, I was part of a very “meat and potatoes” kind of family. Nearly every meal featured potatoes as the side dish. Who doesn’t like potatoes? They are versatile, cheap, and delicious. While potatoes are full of fiber, vitamin c, and potassium, they still get a bad wrap. I myself skip potatoes sometimes for …
Our garden is literally coming out of our ears at this point. It is wildly out of control. The cherry tomatoes and squash have crawled out of our garden bed and taken over our deck. Literally, taken over! My deck is a scene straight out of the Tarzan movie. It’s been somewhat of a surprise …