In our fast-paced lives, finding the balance between busy schedules and healthy eating can feel like a daunting task. Juggling work, family commitments, and personal time often leaves little room for meal planning and preparation. However, with some intentional strategies, it’s entirely possible to prioritize nutrition without sacrificing convenience (or your life!). In this blog, …
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If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight recipe the whole family will love, you’re going to enjoy this delicious buffalo chicken flat bread recipe. Ingredients 2-3 tbsp butter or olive oil 2 cans of whole tomatoes 2 onions, diced 3 whole carrots, peeled and diced 1 tbsp minced garlic 1-2 bay leaves 1 …
If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight recipe the whole family will love, you’re going to enjoy this delicious buffalo chicken flat bread recipe. Ingredients 1/2 tbsp olive oil 2 medium to large chicken breasts, diced small 1 cup of mushrooms, diced small 1 cup of onion, diced small 1/2 – 1 cup …
Who else loves a good, cool, crunchy side dish? It’s pretty much the perfect addition to any type of grilled meat which also makes it perfect to take to a gathering with friends. This recipe has healthy fats (walnuts, almond butter, avocado oil) which will help you feel full along with some fruits and veggies …
Sometimes you just need a nice, simple recipe that will hit the hankering you’ve got, right? These stuffed pepper nachos cover the Mexican craving, the finger food craving and they’re so fast (and customizable) that they’re work well for a quick get together with friends. Depending on what you fill and top them with – …
This dish is a feat for the eyes. And anything that looks this good is going to taste just as good, right? My eyes have never led me astray! Bacon, jalapeños, potatoes and olive oil can’t ever be wrong. This is perfect as a side dish to any main meal – even as simple as …
It’s July and that means there’s a whole new list of produce that’s in season. Woohoo! Eating produce that’s in season will save you money and get you the freshest options. Win win, right? Often times, I like to expand my eating horizons and hunt for new recipes that I’m interested in trying or a …
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Summer time. when it’s not a million percent humidity here in North Carolina, is classic grilling weather. Naturally, I had to hunt down a new, delicious grilling recipe to add to my menu this week. This steak recipe is packed with flavors I love – spicy tomatillo salsa, sweet watermelon and I’ll definitely be adding …
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Have you seen those egg bites at Starbucks that are all the rage right now? They’re delicious but take a special machine to make and while that’s an option for some, I know I don’t need another appliance stuffed into my pantry between my bread machine and crock pots. This recipe makes 48 egg bites …
I run across chia seed pudding recipes often and they’re mainly listed as breakfast foods – probably because they need some forethought and planning (similar to overnight oats). In my house, I don’t do so awesome with that forethought and planning piece very often, so they’re frequently a snack or a dessert that I can …
I would consider this a fancier recipe – because y’all know I’m more of a casserole or bowl kinda gal. I need simple and fast most days. But sometimes something comes up and it’s worth the extra work. Maybe you need a different anniversary dinner, or you’re celebrating a big milestone or just need something …
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We’ve got our Summer Shred challenge going on at OSi right now and we’ve made a list of foods we’re encouraging participants to try or just to eat more of. I’m sad to admit it, but some I’ve never had or even heard of. Needless to say, I’ve been using this an an opportunity to …
Ever just need something different to add to your meal plans? I feel this way often and have to dig for something to change up my normal go-to recipes. Cauliflower rice has recently become a hit in my house (maybe I’m behind the bus on this one?) and it’s a great way to get extra …
If you could add all the tastiest things ever into one bowl, it might be this recipe. Just sayin’. With plenty of greens and other veggies like cauliflower and zucchini, topped with nuts, seeds and avocado you’ve got an awesomely balanced meal (that’s also super easy to add a protein to the top – grilled …
Here in Fuquay Varina, we’ve got a new(dish) Indian restaurant that everybody has been raving about and we agree – it’s delicious! It’s inspired me to jump out of my comfort zone and try some new stuff I hadn’t even had the option to try before. One of my favorites on their menu is the …
Does your family love a hot, hearty breakfast but it’s not always possible with your schedule? Or you don’t always want to spend a huge chunk of time at the stove? Me neither. This Spring Veggie Egg Bake is the perfect recipe for just that! Baked ahead of time, it gives you an easy to …
Looking for a change up in your recipes but still cooking with whole foods? Here’s a great new option! With a combo of flavors I never would have imagined would work well together, they just do! A big batch is easy to make and if you’ve got pre-cooked chicken you’re looking to do something with …
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In the mood for chips and salsa but wanting a healthier version? Get your dip fix with these fried green plantains and mango avocado salsa! This salsa combo also tastes amazing on steak, fish, chicken – really any protein you can easily grill up or even thrown on top of a salad. Avocado brings some …
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It’s April! That means we’ve got a whole new batch of produce that has come into season and a whole new menu can be created with the freshest produce (and typically the least expensive because it’s in season). I’ve hunted down this new recipe because when I was browsing the list of seasonal products for …
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If you’ve never heard about it, or researched it, turmeric has numerous health benefits and often times, you’ll see it in things like “golden milk”. Here is a warm latte that’s packed with heathy ingredients that come along with bonus benefits like boosting brain function, anti-inflammatory benefits, lowered risk of heart disease and it’s also …
