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Lemon Garlic Scallops with Parmesan Risotto

I know that a lot of you are here for easy meals that are reasonably healthy but don't sacrifice taste, and maybe you think that these lemon garlic scallops with parmesan risotto are a little too fancy for you. Let me tell you that this dish is easier than you think! And it's a great meal when you're in the mood for something a little fancier. Maybe you're having friends over for dinner, maybe you want a date night in. Whatever the occasion, there's nothing wrong with having a few nicer dishes ... continue reading...

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Zucchini Chips with Lemon Aioli

A few weeks ago, a girlfriend of mine and I went out for a little girls night. Our "girls nights" usually start at 7pm when our kids are in bed and end by 10pm, and that's a late night for both of us. Still, we always have fun and try to do it once a month. Normally when we get together our kids are around, which means we have a lot of interrupted conversations and can only half pay attention to each other. Being able to chat for a few hours and actually finish our sentences is essential. At the ... continue reading...

Desserts Recipes Snacks and Apps

Birthday Cake Protein Bites

We've all had that moment. Maybe it's 10:30 in the morning and it's too early to dive into your lunch at work, or maybe it's 4pm and you're searching through the pantry to snack on while your kids run around like lunatics and you're wondering what to feed them for dinner. You need a healthy snack. One that's easy to make, one that you can make in advance, and one that's healthy but also delicious. Enter birthday cake protein bites. I always keep some type of energy bite in my ... continue reading...

Mains Recipes

Pesto Ricotta Lasagna Roll-Ups

I only have one kid in school, and it's pre-k, but I still feel like I need my weeknight meals to be easy. I can't imagine how busy my evenings will seem once I have multiple kids in school and have to juggle extracurricular activities with that as well. I think the bottom line is that everyone wants an easy weeknight meal. I have lots of delicious, easy weeknight meals on the blog and I still get so many requests for more. Because whether you have one kid, five kids, or no kids, weekdays are ... continue reading...

Desserts Recipes

Pear Mascarpone Tart

Pear season is upon us! Apples get a lot of love during the fall, and rightly so, but let's not forget about pears. Pears are currently one of my daughter's favorite foods so it looks like we'll be keeping them a staple in our house for the next few months. Pears make a perfect dessert; growing up my dad made the most amazing pear pie. I prefer that pear pie over apple any day of the week! But since I know I just can't replicate that incredible treat, I decided to make a different one ... continue reading...