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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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  • Salsa Verde Chicken

    Lauren Armstrong

    Salsa Verde Chicken

    We are smack dab in the middle of holiday season! For me (and I’m sure you), that means last minute shopping trips, deep cleaning for family visits, packing for travel…all...

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  • Green Enchilada Pork Chili

    Lauren Armstrong

    Green Enchilada Pork Chili

    Short days and long nights are here. With so much to do before nightfall each day, my slow cooker has been getting some exercise. Not many things are better than...

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  • Spatchcock Turkey

    Lauren Armstrong

    Spatchcock Turkey

    Are you tired of the same old turkey at Thanksgiving? Us too! Thus, we bring you the Spatchcock Turkey. This is truly a thing…I’m not just making up crazy words,...

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  • Baked BBQ Chicken

    Lauren Armstrong

    Baked BBQ Chicken

    I have a tendency to get into food ruts. It doesn’t bother me. Eating the same things week after week is okay according to my stomach. But it’s not so...

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  • Lauren Armstrong

    Mexican Stuffed Peppers

    Craving some Mexican but thinking you won’t enjoy it with your food limitations that you have to take in consideration? Not anymore! How about some Mexican Stuffed Peppers?!? Instead of...

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  • Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Lauren Armstrong

    Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Yep, you read that right. Spaghetti and Meatballs. It’s on the menu. And it is so delicious. Now, don’t go just making any old spaghetti and meatball recipe. This is...

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  • Pesto Pasta

    Lauren Armstrong

    Pesto Pasta

    I had you hooked with the word pasta, didn’t I?! Don’t worry, I’m not nasty enough to put pasta in the title if I didn’t include pasta. Perhaps I did...

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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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  • Blackened Tilapia

    Lauren Armstrong

    Blackened Tilapia

    Waking up to the smell of coffee brewing. The sound of rain falling on a window. Rain in general. Reading a good book or hearing a good story. Cookouts or...

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  • Buffalo chicken Wraps

    Lauren Armstrong

    Buffalo chicken Wraps

    We had a potluck lunch and baby shower combo here at WeightWise yesterday for our sweet Rachelle. It might be crazy, but I get worried about potluck lunches. What do...

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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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  • Chicken Tacos

    Lauren Armstrong

    Chicken Tacos

    Whether you are cooking for one or for a family, tacos are super simple to make and a huge time saver. The problem is those pesky tortillas and chips. What...

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  • Pan Seared Tilapia

    Lauren Armstrong

    Pan Seared Tilapia

    Another week has come and gone and I sure am glad it is Friday. The hint of warm weather yesterday has me excited to spend some time in the great...

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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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  • Taco Soup

    Lauren Armstrong

    Taco Soup

    This was so good on Super Bowl Sunday! The weather was perfect for something warm and delicious, and this was a great alternative to Super Bowl party foods. I received...

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  • Baked Chicken Tenders

    Lauren Armstrong

    Baked Chicken Tenders

    I love oven and slow cooker meals for so many reasons. One being that I have at least 30 minutes to do something else while the food is cooking. On...

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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

    Tuscan Style Chili

    Craving Italian food? Resisting the temptation of pasta and other starchy Italian foods after surgery may not be easy, but this Tuscan Style Chili is sure to fill that void!...

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  • Baked Broccoli Chicken Alfredo

    Lauren Armstrong

    Baked Broccoli Chicken Alfredo

    So, I was watching Home Alone last night while wrapping Christmas presents and doing some holiday party cooking. Such a great movie! Do you remember that scene when he sits...

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  • Horseradish Roast

    Lauren Armstrong

    Horseradish Roast

    Holy Toledo, it is getting cold outside! You know what that means right? More slow cooker recipes…whoop whoop! Even better is a new slow cooker recipe…that’s where this horseradish roast...

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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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  • Spinach, Chicken, and Feta Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    Spinach, Chicken, and Feta Salad

    It can be frustrating to cook for just one. Especially, if you have had surgery and your portions are limited. Since my husband is in graduate school two nights a...

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  • Mini Fiesta Meatloaf

    Lauren Armstrong

    Mini Fiesta Meatloaf

    Meatloaf is one of the main food staples in our house. There are many different ways to make meatloaf. This recipe for mini fiesta meatloaf is quick & easy. It...

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  • Stuffed Chicken Burgers

    Lauren Armstrong

    Stuffed Chicken Burgers

    Sometimes it is easier to decide what to eat when you don’t have to worry about feeding others. Especially when you are trying to follow a diet plan. With this...

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