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Farro Salad with a Lemon Dijon Dressing

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Farro Salad with a Lemon Dijon Dressing. Easy to make, bright fresh flavors and super healthy! This salad is great on its own or served with grilled chicken, shrimp, heck even tofu! 

Farro Salad with a Lemon Dijon Dressing. Easy to make, bright fresh flavors and super healthy! This salad is great on its own or served with grilled chicken, shrimp, heck even tofu!

After sharing a really decadent treat with you a few days ago I am back today with a really healthy one! See, life is all about balance! I had made some farro the other day to prep a clean eating meal for myself and had some left over. I have to say, I have become a really huge fan of exploring different grains lately and farro is definitely one that I am loving! …

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DIY Bistro Boxes

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Life is busy but that doesn’t mean you can’t easily prepare a healthy meal to grab and go. Today I’m sharing with you some of our favorite DIY Bistro Boxes PLUS tips to stay on track. 

Life is busy but that doesn't mean you can't easily prepare a healthy meal to grab and go. Today I'm sharing with you some of our favorite DIY Bistro Boxes PLUS tips to stay on track.

If you’ve been following along here then you know the hubby and I have been cleaning up our eating since the new year and I am happy to report that we are still going strong. Heres the thing, I am a huge foodie so for me it really is about balance and accepting that I will not eat “perfect” all the time. What i’ve found over the years is that it is all about balance. If you are eating clean, healthier meals about 80% of the time then you are doing great! These DIY Bistro Boxes have been a HUGE help to keep us on track. …

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Escarole & Bean Soup

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Escarole & Bean Soup. Rustic, simple Italian bowl of comfort right here. Dinner is on the table in 30 minutes with this delicious recipe. 

Escarole & Bean Soup. Rustic, simple Italian bowl of comfort right here. Dinner is on the table in 30 minutes with this delicious recipe.

I don’t know about you but there was quite a bit of big eating this past weekend and I am certainly excited to get right back to my lighter and way healthier eating today. I make this one rather often but actually never shared it here and I don’t know why. This Escarole & Bean Soup is a very simple recipe but is such a comfort meal to me. My grandmother makes this OFTEN and immediately makes me think of her when I make it. …

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Eggplant Caponata

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Eggplant Caponata is one of my favorite rustic Italian dishes and in my opinion it is super versatile. Typically served as I did here, cold with crackers or bread, it is also delicious tossed with pasta or over top grilled chicken. This caponata is absolutely delicious! 

Eggplant Caponata is one of my favorite rustic Italian dishes and in my opinion it is super versatile. Typically served as I did here, cold with crackers or bread, it is also delicious tossed with pasta or over top grilled chicken. This caponata is absolutely delicious!

I think some of the greatest dishes are those that are truly simple and fresh. A handful of ingredients that meld perfectly together to create a delicious dish like this Eggplant Caponata. There are many different variations of this, many including capers BUT seeing as I have a terrible reaction to anything that touches a caper, I leave them out! The basic gist of this dish is that eggplant, celery, bell pepper, Sicilian olives, shallot and tomato simmer until softened then theres the addition of a little sugar and red wine vinegar. It really elevates the flavors and brightness of the caponata. …

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Spinach, Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella Chicken Burgers

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Spinach, Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella Chicken Burgers. Incredibly flavorful and a healthy way to enjoy a burger! These freeze well too so make a few batches and have a healthy meal on hand for those busy days.

Spinach, Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella Chicken Burgers. Incredibly flavorful and a healthy way to enjoy a burger! These freeze well too so make a few batches and have a healthy meal on hand.

My husband and I are finishing day 10 of our 24 Day Advocare challenge and I have to tell ya, we are feeling great!! I’ve said it many times here that healthy does not mean boring and bland, I promise! Keep the food real, packed with lean meats, lots of hearty veggies, whole grains and complex carbs and you’ll be amazed at how great you will be feeling. These Spinach, Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella Chicken Burgers are incredible tasty, filling and good for ya! And NO I don’t believe in depriving yourself so in moderation, go ahead, enjoy a sweet treat. …

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One Pan Chicken Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Potatoes

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One Pan Chicken Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Potatoes. Quick, simple, delicious. Grab a loaf of Italian bread and dinner is on the table with little effort and fast! 

One Pan Chicken Sausage, Peppers & Onions . Quick, simple, delicious. Grab a loaf of Italian bread and dinner in one the table with little effort and fast!

I LOVE an easy one pan meal. Quick and delicious meal and clean up is so easy! I mentioned last week that the hubby and I are taking a 24 day challenge so we’re cleaning up our eating around here but I am not one to sacrifice taste. Meals like this are so great; the prep is minimal but the flavors are big! Perfectly caramelized peppers and onions, tender fingerling potatoes with some tasty chicken sausage. Whats not to love?! This is a family pleaser for sure!…

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Easy Stewed Lentils

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Starting the New Year off with plenty of healthy recipes. This Easy Stewed Lentils dish is so flavorful, filling and the health benefits of lentils is kind of a big deal! You are going to love this recipe! 


Starting the New Year off with plenty of healthy recipes. This Easy Stewed Lentils dish is so flavorful, filling and the health benefits of lentils is kind of a big deal! You are going to love this recipe!

While I LOVE the holiday season, all the heavy eating for a week has me ready to clean up my eating big time! My husband and I are starting a 24 day challenge tomorrow and I am so looking forward to seeing results. A huge part of this challenge is clean eating which is actually way easier then you’d think with a little prep. One dish that I made to get us started off right were these Easy Stewed Lentils and man are they DELICIOUS!…

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Roasted Lemon Oregano Chicken

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This Roasted Lemon Oregano Chicken is a really simple recipe but the flavor is really wonderful.  A truly delicious weeknight meal. Bone in skin on chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper then roasted until golden and perfectly juicy. 

Roasted Lemon Oregano Chicken. A simple and delicious weeknight meal. Bone in skin on chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper then roasted until golden and perfectly juicy.

Simplicity at its finest. A perfect golden, juicy and flavorful chicken breast. The flavor combo here happens to be a go to when it comes to roasted chicken. I love the freshness of the lemon and oregano and that perfectly crisp skin is SO GOOD! Bone in and skin on chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper then roasted. This is a fantastic weeknight dinner! …

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Chicken, Berry & Almond Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

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This Chicken, Berry & Almond Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is so bright, fresh and full of flavor. It is sure to become a favorite healthy & light meal. This Chicken, Berry & Almond Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is so bright, fresh and full of flavor. It is sure to become a favorite healthy & light meal.

 There are days that I just want something thats full of fresh and bright flavors and really a healthy meal. This Chicken, Berry & Almond Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing hits it out of the park and truly couldn’t be easier! A handful of ingredients go in and each one adds color, flavor and great texture. This is by far one of my favorite meals. …

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Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale and Burrata

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Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale and Burrata. Fall inspired meal with simple ingredients and big flavor. This makes for a great fast weeknight meal or as part of your holiday menu. 

Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale and Burrata. Fall inspired meal with simple ingredients and big flavor. This makes for a great fast weeknight meal or as part of your holiday menu.

I truly love the flavors of Fall especially butternut squash. You may already have been able to guess that because I’ve recently posted several recipes featuring it. My Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Soup is a really good one if you haven’t yet checked it out! Today I’m sharing with you another great Fall inspired meal or perhaps a Thanksgiving first course, Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale and Burrata. …

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