Kajal Patel
Summertime Egg Salad
Looking for a quick summertime dish? This protein packed egg salad delivers a delicious creamy flavor. Most of the ingredients you already have laying around. I used smoked paprika and...
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Tomato-wich
What is a Tomato-wich? It is just like a lettuce wrap/wich, but maybe you ran out of lettuce leaves… For this quick recipe, I used large, heirloom tomatoes so it...
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Looking for some holiday recipes?! If you like bacon, you’ll love this recipe! It’s perfect as a side dish for the holidays, and your guests will love it, too. You...
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Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Happy holidays! Here is quick, simple turkey breast recipe. It came out tender, with a nice, golden crust. This turkey was cooked in an air fryer, so depending on your...
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Steak and Pan Seared Asparagus
from my dad’s farm. My mom might be the master of the kitchen, but my dad is the master of the grill…and he knows that a good steak needs no...
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Quick & Easy Deli Meat Stackers
Not sure what to have for lunch this week? Try these in a variety of combinations for a fresh & tasty hunger-satisfying lunch! No directions needed for this recipe. WeightWise...
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Eggs
Eggs do not have to be green and served with ham to be fun. You can have eggs any way you like!! You can eat them while flying a kite....
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Egg Muffin (without the Mc)
So I decided to try these yesterday for a breakfast that is quick, easy, and packed with nutritious and delicious flavors. And do you know what the best part is?...
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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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Microwave Baked Apple
Thanksgiving is less than a week away! Before you know it, Christmas will be here. My most favorite part of family gatherings during the fall/winter season is PIE. It’s delicious....
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Cauliflower Chicken Pot Pie
It’s getting colder outside, which means comfort food! I personally love chicken pot pies. The starchy pie crust and creamy filling can add a lot of extra calories and fat....
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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
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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Deviled Pork Chops
These deviled pork chops are nothing to be scared of. In fact, they might be down right heavenly. One thing I love about these deviled pork chops is that you...
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Spaghetti Pie
Italian food tops my favorite foods list. But it is not necessarily one of the healthier foods to love. So what do I do when a pasta craving strikes?! Well...
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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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Taco Salad
Tacos can be funny…. Tacos can be delicious… And tacos can be easy. I have several “go to” meals that I use when I’m in a time crunch or an...
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Chopped Chicken Salad
This salad is actually a Crunchy Chopped Chicken Salad, and although alliterations are pretty fun in the grammar world, as a blog title it can be quite a mouth full....
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Veggie Chili
If you are looking for more ways to incorporate vegetables into your diet, this veggie chili is for you! This vegetarian chili especially delicious. It has black beans, red kidney...
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
I explore new foods and create recipes year round. Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of my new favorites. I am more creative with recipes during sports seasons…maybe because we have...
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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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Crustless Quiche
Two eggs and a piece of bacon walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Sorry, we don’t serve breakfast here.” Good thing this isn’t a bar because life without eggs...
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BLT Chopped Salad
Knowing that you should avoid certain food is not the same thing as not wanting a certain food (cue bread cravings.) The mind is a very strong thing. You can...
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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 Fries
If you are anything like Mr. A, it is hard for you to eat a hamburger without the fries. So I set out to find a way to make delicious,...
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Dutch Oven Roast
When I think roast, I think of family Sunday dinners. Wearing my Sunday best, a linen table cloth, the “good dishes” on my momma’s table, and way too many conversations...
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Roasted Eggplant
Roasted Eggplant Taste fatigue occurs when you eat the same thing time and again. Cooking the same recipes and gravitating to familiar foods in the store causes this rut to...
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Omelette
This is my go-to meal. What is a go-to meal, you ask? Well, a go-to meal is a meal that you can fall back on when your well-intended plan to...
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Cucumber Tuna Bites
Sometimes you just don’t want to cook. That is when “assembly only” recipes come into play. These cucumber tuna bites are perfect for those no cook days. WeightWise Recipe Print...
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Sausage and Lentils
Adapting recipes from other sites is something we (the dietitians) do often around here. We make sure a recipe is not only high in protein and low in carbohydrates, but...
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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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Cottage Cheese Salad Dressing
Making your own salad dressing can be somewhat daunting. I understand that it is easier to buy a ready made one most of the time. But the ready made ones...
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Reuben in a Ramekin
Hello! My name is Jordanne and I’m a dietetic intern from Oklahoma State University. Being from a small German town in Texas, I have grown up eating sauerkraut, sausage, and...
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Harvest Chili
When the weather turns cold I gravitate toward comforting meals. Typically a chili or stew hits the spot. But the same old chili can get a little tiresome when eating...
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Shrimp Chili
So apparently it has been the month of chili/slow cooker recipes. I didn’t realize it until now, but this month I have posted a Harvest Chili and French Canadian Boiled...
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Chicken Enchilada Soup
If you are new to our blog, you might not realize how much I love slow cooker meals. No matter how much I enjoy cooking, quality time with Mr. A...
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Goulash
We were having dinner with some friends a few weeks ago, and the food was just amazing. I had to have the recipe for this Goulash. The host was gracious...
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Sauteed Cranberry Salad
We are in the middle of fresh cranberry season. Those tart little wonders are like nature’s version of sour patch kids. And what better way to incorporate them into Thanksgiving...
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Cauliflower Crust Pizza
We have a new and improved pizza crust. One that will stay together. One that you can hold in your hand. One that you will love. And best of all…one...
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Ham, Spinach, and Mozza Casserole
We have eggs a lot at my house. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Scrambled, boiled, baked. Doesn’t matter. But I’m a creature of habit…eating the same dishes frequently does not bother me...
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Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps
When it comes to vegetables, peppers and onions will always be some of my favorites. I know I’m not alone! But there are times when we need a little variety...
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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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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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Grilled Pork Chops
There are many, many things my husband and I agree on (and some things we don’t). But one area of tension is his love of ketchup. I try really hard...
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Fiesta Chicken Salad
Hi everyone! It’s Elise, the dietetic intern here this week. I’m originally from Texas, and we definitely like to eat our fair share of fajitas and tacos back home. However,...
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Tomato Mozza Salad
I am always looking for easy ways to brighten up my meals. Hence the Tomato Mozza Salad. You might remember this as part of our 4th of July menu last...
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Roasted Cabbage Steaks
This month I am committed to giving you new types of recipes that will help you enjoy your food. Just how committed, you ask? Well, I tried a new way...
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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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Spinach Feta Meatloaf
Some people do meatless Mondays. But not us. We do either meatball Monday or meatloaf Monday. Veggies are welcome of course, but there is always a protein there. This week...
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Taco Bake
It has been awhile since our last recipe post. Most of our recent blogs have been geared toward the New Year, changing behavior, and even getting back on track with...
