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  • Baked Curry Chicken

    Kajal Patel

    Baked Curry Chicken

    If you are a fan of South Asian food you may like this recipe! This recipe mainly uses a curry powder, not a “saucy” type of dish as we want...

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  • Scalloped Turnips

    Kaycee Hammack

    Scalloped Turnips

    Oh man do I love the holidays! Spending time with family, looking at lights and decorations, the fresh holiday smells, and especially the FOOD, are just a few of things...

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  • Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

    Kaycee Hammack

    Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

    Since being responsible and staying at home during this COVID-19 quarantine, I have found myself experimenting with different recipes. If I am being honest, Pinterest has been my best friend....

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  • Cabbage Cheeseburger Helper

    Kaycee Hammack

    Cabbage Cheeseburger Helper

    Hamburger helper was kind of a staple in my house growing up. Something quick and easy that my mom could make that we all loved. This recipe is a low...

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  • Roasted Squash

    Lauren Armstrong

    Roasted Squash

    Bees are buzzing, gardens are blooming, and farmers markets are stocked with great produce. It’s the most wonderful time of the year (besides Christmas of course). Getting fresh locally grown...

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  • Avocado Deviled Eggs

    Lauren Armstrong

    Avocado Deviled Eggs

    Deviled eggs are a family favorite during holidays or summer months when we cook out. We have our favorite traditional recipe of course. But who doesn’t want a little variety...

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  • Herb Crusted Baked Ham

    Lauren Armstrong

    Herb Crusted Baked Ham

    Thanksgiving in my family does not necessarily mean turkey, but it does mean ham. A deliciously, wonderful ham. There are so many ways to make a ham…between herb crusted baked...

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  • Crustless Pumpkin Pie

    Lauren Armstrong

    Crustless Pumpkin Pie

    Pumpkin Pie is a classic holiday menu staple. But traditional pies are loaded with sugar and carbohydrates. This version of Crustless Pumpkin Pie uses Splenda instead of sugar and is...

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  • Roasted Chicken Legs

    Lauren Armstrong

    Roasted Chicken Legs

    Sometimes a full turkey is just too much. Using chicken legs or turkey legs in place of an entire bird is a great option for smaller families that don’t need...

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  • Tuna Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    Tuna Salad

    I’m in a hurry. You’re in a hurry. We are ALL in a hurry most of the time. Especially in the middle of the day. I cannot tell you how...

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  • Grilled Asparagus

    Lauren Armstrong

    Grilled Asparagus

    As I’m writing this blog, I am sitting underneath an umbrella with a cool breeze in the air and a nice glass of sun tea in my hand. Not a...

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  • Caprese Turkey Burger

    Lauren Armstrong

    Caprese Turkey Burger

    Hi! I’m Elise and I am an intern working with the dietitians here at Weight Wise. I don’t know about you, but when I hear the words “turkey burger”, I...

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  • Cottage Cheese Slaw

    Lauren Armstrong

    Cottage Cheese Slaw

    Coleslaw is good for you, but only when made with certain ingredients. The added sugar and ton of mayo are not those “good for you” ingredients. But it is one...

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  • Jicama Black Bean Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    Jicama Black Bean Salad

    This is a Jicama (pronounced: “hic-a-ma”). It can be used as a dipper, as “french fries”, or in this case a salad. This salad is paired with black beans for...

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  • Mini Quiche

    Lauren Armstrong

    Mini Quiche

    Have you found yourself in a rut when it comes to breakfast foods? Look no further than these flavorful mini quiches made in ramekins to spice up your morning! Foods...

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  • Easy Tzatziki Sauce

    Lauren Armstrong

    Easy Tzatziki Sauce

    Want to dip veggies in something other than hummus? Whip up this healthy version of tzatziki sauce, the Greek lemony-yogurt dressing. Greek yogurt provides generous protein, and cucumber adds a...

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  • Cauliflower Hummus

    Lauren Armstrong

    Cauliflower Hummus

    Looking for a lower-calorie, veggie-rific alternative to your usual hummus? This roasted cauliflower version delivers classic hummus flavor and rich, creamy texture—not to mention a bonus serving of non-starchy veggies!...

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  • Salmon Fajitas

    Lauren Armstrong

    Salmon Fajitas

    Ahhh… fajitas! The sizzling entrée that catches everyone’s attention at any Mexican restaurant. It’s an entrée worthy of some attention with its bright colors and flavorful seasonings. Most of us...

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  • Rainbow Stir Fry

    Lauren Armstrong

    Rainbow Stir Fry

    Colorful food is much more pleasant to eat than bland, white food. Rainbow Stir Fry has so many variations in color (hence the name)….it is so beautiful on a plate....

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  • Cauliflower Stir Fry

    Lauren Armstrong

    Cauliflower Stir Fry

    My name is Cachét and I am a dietetic intern. I was amazed when I first saw that I could have stir fry without rice but I was floored when...

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  • Roast and Carrots

    Lauren Armstrong

    Roast and Carrots

    One can never have too many slow cooker recipes. There are so many chili and soup recipes available, so I thought a little variety for your slow cooker is in...

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  • Roasted Radishes

    Lauren Armstrong

    Roasted Radishes

    Finding new and flavorful side dishes can be challenging. Especially low carb sides. Radishes can be a great, flavorful side dish that you don’t run across too often. I am...

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  • Meatball Skewers

    Lauren Armstrong

    Meatball Skewers

    Meatballs are a pretty big meal staple in the Armstrong household. I love that so many different herbs, spices, and sauces can be used to make each meal a little...

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  • Tilapia and Mango Salsa

    Lauren Armstrong

    Tilapia and Mango Salsa

    Fish is a great protein option that is often overlooked. Many patient tell me they would love to eat more fish but lack the recipes or experience in cooking it....

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  • Cauliflower Alfredo

    Lauren Armstrong

    Cauliflower Alfredo

    Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is one of my favorite pasta dishes, but unfortunately it is loaded in carbs and fat. This recipe is a great alternative to alfredo, and is much...

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  • Egg Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    Egg Salad

    Once I had the perfect hardboiled egg, my kids begged me to make egg salad for lunch. I ate mine over a bed of spinach. I like to keep my...

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  • Roasted Beets and Pumpkin

    Lauren Armstrong

    Roasted Beets and Pumpkin

    The fall season is such a fun time to cook. When it is cool outside, I don’t mind heating up my kitchen with my oven. Plus, we have all of...

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  • Beef and Cabbage

    Lauren Armstrong

    Beef and Cabbage

    One skillet meals are amazing. They are amazing in a “fewer dishes to clean” kind of way. Plus they are usually ready in a snap which makes everyone happy. This...

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  • Lauren Armstrong

    Salmon Packs

    Guys! I’m seriously close to having a kitchen back. So. Very. Close. This reno has been cramping my cooking abilities but this recipe for salmon packs as saved my stomach...

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  • Italian Lemon Chicken

    Lauren Armstrong

    Italian Lemon Chicken

    Italian Lemon Chicken I like to share food. Well, maybe I’m not necessarily good at sharing food, but rather food ideas. And it’s the ideas that matter, right?! (At least,...

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  • Cabbage Enchilada

    Lauren Armstrong

    Cabbage Enchilada

    It can be hard to find a good substitute for some not-so-healthy meal favorites. But I was inspired in one of my appointments last week. One of my patients gave...

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  • Scotch Eggs

    Lauren Armstrong

    Scotch Eggs

    You guys know it and I know it….I’m a food nerd. I love thinking up new ideas and trying to be creative in my kitchen. So you can imagine my...

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  • Mushroom Roast

    Lauren Armstrong

    Mushroom Roast

    You all know by now how much I love using my slow cooker! Having a family, full time job, etc keeps me busy so I love coming home to a...

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  • Mediterranean Chicken

    Lauren Armstrong

    Mediterranean Chicken

    Happy Friday, WeightWise friends. The weekend is so close I can taste it! I get to spend the next two days celebrating my wonderful father on his 60th birthday. We...

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  • Sriracha Chicken Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    Sriracha Chicken Salad

    Chicken salad is a nice, easy lunch for when you’re on the go. If I’m going to eat it though, I always make my own. That way I know exactly...

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  • Bruschetta Chicken

    Lauren Armstrong

    Bruschetta Chicken

    No rolling of the eyes, please. This is not just another chicken recipe! Bruschetta Chicken is a nice spin on a traditional grilled chicken recipe. I mean, look at this...

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  • Lauren Armstrong

    Parmesan Baked Pork Chops

    Welcome back, WW friends! It’s been awhile since my last post, but I will say that Thanksgiving was good to me. The feedback from you guys about the Thanksgiving menu...

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  • Sausage and Herb Stuffing

    Lauren Armstrong

    Sausage and Herb Stuffing

    Stuffing, sadly, is very starch heavy. The traditional recipes are off limits for most of us. Well, stuffing is getting a makeover. Sausage and herb stuffing is a low carb...

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