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  • Goulash

    Lauren Armstrong

    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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  • Pepperoni Eggs

    Lauren Armstrong

    Pepperoni Eggs

    I hear it all the time. Almost daily even. How can I spice up my eggs? I’ve been having scrambled eggs forever, is there anything else I can do? I...

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  • Sauteed Cranberry Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    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

    Lauren Armstrong

    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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  • Lauren Armstrong

    Bacon Wrapped Pork

    Who says your meals have to be boring?!?! Healthy food can taste great, but great tasting healthy food is even better when it’s easy to prepare. I made Bacon Wrapped...

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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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  • Ham, Spinach, and Mozza Casserole

    Lauren Armstrong

    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

    Lauren Armstrong

    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

    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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  • Grilled Pork Chops

    Lauren Armstrong

    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

    Lauren Armstrong

    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

    Lauren Armstrong

    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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  • Spaghetti Squash Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    Spaghetti Squash Salad

    Spaghetti Squash Salad is an easy low-carb alternative to traditional pasta salad. With barbecue and picnic season in the midst, this light, fresh, and fast recipe is great for a...

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  • Roasted Cabbage Steaks

    Lauren Armstrong

    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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  • Ranch Pork Chops

    Lauren Armstrong

    Ranch Pork Chops

    While pregnancy has generally been really easy on me, my feet and back are starting to revolt. Standing in front of a stove for any amount of time after work...

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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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  • Asian Lettuce Wraps

    Lauren Armstrong

    Asian Lettuce Wraps

    Ground turkey is one of my favorite proteins to use because its such a quick dinner. I typically always use turkey to make tacos, but decided to switch it up!...

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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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  • Spinach Feta Meatloaf

    Lauren Armstrong

    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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  • Pork Roast and Sauerkraut

    Lauren Armstrong

    Pork Roast and Sauerkraut

    Pork is a versatile protein. You can grill, bake, broil, or slow cook with it. One of my favorite things to do with pork is Pork Roast and Sauerkraut. My...

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  • Taco Bake

    Lauren Armstrong

    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...

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  • Lauren Armstrong

    Hardboiled Eggs

    Alright guys…my family and I were on an egg kick this weekend! We LOVE eggs! We eat them for breakfast, for lunch & for dinner. They’re a great source of...

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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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  • French Canadian Boiled Dinner

    Lauren Armstrong

    French Canadian Boiled Dinner

    She might not be born and raised in Oklahoma, but she has called WeightWise and Oklahoma home for a long time. Chris is one of our favorite people around here—...

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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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  • Tomato Cucumber Salad

    Lauren Armstrong

    Tomato Cucumber Salad

    Cooking for picky eaters can be frustrating and a bit tricky. Luckily, my husband is not all that picky and will generally try anything I cook. Even though he eats...

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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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  • Taco Cups

    Lauren Armstrong

    Taco Cups

    I know what you’re thinking… You’re wishing you had a Mexican style recipe to use with your ever-fabulous ramekins. Am I right?! Well today is your lucky day my friends,...

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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 Apples with Cocoa Pecans

    Lauren Armstrong

    Baked Apples with Cocoa Pecans

    Fall is the best time of year for apples. They are juicy, delicious, and greatest of all- cheap! I’m going to walk you through how to make a great holiday...

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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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  • Sweet Sriracha Chicken Wings

    Lauren Armstrong

    Sweet Sriracha Chicken Wings

    Photo via Life of Meg Happy Fall Season everyone! It is the first day of Fall and I am ready to pack away the flip flops and sunscreen for better...

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    Lauren Armstrong

    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    Man, I wish I had tried these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs during Football season! They are so tasty just by themselves, so they would be perfect for a football tailgate. I...

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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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