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Sheet Pan Carne Asada
Some people love firing up the grill for carne asada. I am not those people. Maybe one day I’ll become someone who confidently works a grill, flipping steaks like a backyard BBQ pro. But for now I prefer cooking methods that feel a little more… foolproof. Enter the sheet pan. Also, today is one of…
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High protein spinach dip
There are some recipes that feel nostalgic — and spinach dip is one of them. It shows up at holidays, book clubs, girls’ nights, and random afternoons when you just want something creamy and snacky. This version keeps all the classic spinach dip flavor you love, but lightens things up with protein-rich cottage cheese and…
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Cranberry Pecan Cottage Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
High-protein • Gluten-free • Holiday appetizer perfection Bringing a healthy dish to a party can feel nerve-wracking. You show up with something bright, fresh, and macro-friendly… and it’s sitting next to donuts, cookies, cheese boards, and buttery appetizers. You can’t help but wonder, “Why would anyone grab my dish?” But these Cranberry Pecan Cottage Cheese…
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Easy Crock Pot Tikka Masala Curry Chicken (Trader Joe’s Style)
Weeknights can get hectic, and that’s exactly when a trusty crock pot recipe saves the day. This easy tikka masala curry chicken is one of my favorite set-it-and-forget-it dinners that feels like takeout but is made entirely with Trader Joe’s ingredients. It’s flavorful, comforting, and balanced — with protein, fiber, and all the cozy curry…
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Sheet Pan Fajitas
Summer time is here! Well technically, if you’re looking at a calendar, summer is still a couple weeks out, but if you’re a parent of school aged children, summer has already begun! And if you live in Austin, Texas like we do, there’s no arguing summer is definitely here with these 100+ degree days of…
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Big Mac Bowls
Who else grew up on McDonalds after soccer practice? I still remember they offered happy value meal #6 – two cheeseburgers, fries and a coke. I can literally taste it in my mouth just thinking about it, followed by a cringe of how unhealthy that was. Those were the times! And boy were they loaded…
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Skinny Lox Spread (High-Protein Bagel Hack)
Naming this recipe was harder than it looks. There’s no bagel, no schmear, and yet—somehow—it tastes like both. What you do get is all the flavor, nostalgia, and protein of a lox bagel, just in a lighter, more macro-friendly way. Growing up, lox and cream cheese bagels were a weekend staple. Maybe it’s because my…
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Eggroll in a Bowl
Eggroll in a Bowl – A Made-for-Memories Weeknight Classic Back in the day—remember those magical nights when we could gather and laugh with other moms? My friend Jess organized a recipe club where everyone would bring a dish along with cards to exchange. I found myself loading my plate, snapping recipe pics, and falling in…
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Creamy Banana Chia Pudding Bowls
Years ago, my best friend and I somehow managed to line up childcare for all five of our babies (between the two of us!) and sneak out for a moms’ lunch. And honestly? That alone was reason enough to celebrate. Back then, getting out of the house without a diaper bag felt like a national…
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
If you’ve been following my blog for a while you know I’m a fan of all things quinoa salad. It’s high in protein, fiber and antioxidants – a triple whammy! Basically, if I like an ingredient – any ingredient – it’s going to eventually end up mixed up with some quinoa. Quinoa salads are my go-to,…
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