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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Bacon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Apple
Say that three times fast. Actually, it probably isn’t that hard, so don’t waste your time. While this recipe isn’t a mouth full to say, they are a mouth full....
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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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Stuffed Mini Peppers
As football season is gearing up, you might be looking for some new ‘football party’ recipes. I know I have been looking to mix it up with new options from...
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Slow Cooker Asian Pork
It has been a busy week at the clinic. It is great to be busy, but cooking dinner after a long day is not as great. So when going through...
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Southwest Omelette
Breakfast can be one of the hardest meals to find variety in foods. It is probably one of the most common questions I have on a daily basis….”What can I...
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Pizza Toss
Pizza pizza party, pizza pizza chomp chomp, pizza pizza toot toot, everybody pizza train! This is the song I sing every time we have the pizza, the Cauliflower Crust Pizza,...
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Spiced Vanilla Breakfast Bowl
During the hot summer months, my stove does not get much exercise. Even in the early morning hours, I do not like heating up my kitchen. So that means I...
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Breakfast Mousse
Breakfast is the most commonly skipped meal of the day. With all that goes into getting out of the house in the morning, I understand that breakfast can get moved...
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Sauteed Mushrooms
Memories of going wild mushroom hunting in the canyon on my grandma’s farm come rushing back every time I make sauteed mushrooms. Even though we have all of these warm...
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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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Grilled Bratwurst
Grilled Brats July is officially here, friends! And you know what that means….cookouts, barbecues, backyard shindigs, or whatever you call it. I love cookout for a few reasons, but mainly...
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Kielbasa Stir Fry
I am a huge fan of a good dinner that only requires one skillet. Less dishes = happier me. What is even better is the time and effort required to...
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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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Ranch Dip
It’s the little things in life that make the most difference, don’t you think? Like someone waving you into a long line of traffic or a stranger holding the door...
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Chipotle Lime Shrimp
Do you have a busy schedule this week? Stay on track with these quick and easy chipotle lime shrimp! I like to keep a bag of frozen shrimp on hand...
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Tofu Scramble
Let’s talk about breakfast. I love it! But unfortunately I find myself eating eggs a lot and I’m getting a little tired of them. I was trying to think of...
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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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Cauliflower Fried Rice
This recipe for cauliflower fried rice is an excellent dish for lunch time, or even a light supper. With the mix of cauliflower and eggs, you get a perfect mix...
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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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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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Baked Salmon and Broccoli
Life can be busy and hectic. When you get home the last thing you want to do slave over a hot stove. Simple, fast, homemade meals are becoming a necessity...
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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Naked Egg Rolls
Dying for that Asian food fix? Trying to stay on track with your healthy eating? We have a fix for you! Often times it seems almost impossible to find something...
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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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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....
