Homemade Sloppy Joes

homemade sloppy joes

There are meals that just scream “childhood” and sloppy joes are one of them. It reminds you of camp and summer dinners and the best part is that it’s insanely easy to make! Sloppy Joes are a favorite for kids and adults just based on how easy they are and how delicious they are! Nothing like the first bite of the saucy meat to take you back to a warm summer night where you had no worries in the world. Forget the Hamburger Helper and do it yourself with these Homemade Sloppy Joes! You can get it on the table in no time and you can eat it as is or scoop some onto a bun for the ultimate childhood favorite!  Continue reading “Homemade Sloppy Joes”

Skinny Spinach Dip

skinny spinach dip

January is the time where every starts over and tries to commit to a healthier lifestyle. This is harder for some people but there are ways to help make the lifestyle choices you need to. This Skinny Spinach Dip is a great option for those who are trying to cut calories but can’t seem to give up their favorite foods! This version makes about 10 servings and is 173 calories per serving! Plus it’s so filling that you can eat it by itself and it will fill you up thanks to the spinach and peppers!  Continue reading “Skinny Spinach Dip”

Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

You can always count on enchiladas for a great meat option. These are packed with so much goodness that you will love how much you are getting. It’s got protein, fiber, vitamins and most of all they are delicious! I used homemade enchilada sauce to help cut down on excess sugar and it really came out great!  Continue reading “Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas”

Pineapple Salsa Chicken

Pineapple Salsa Chicken

I love coming up with different ways to make chicken. It can get boring if you have a chicken heavy diet without variety to there are tons of recipes here that can get you out of that rut. Like Pineapple Salsa Chicken! Pineapple in salsa is a great combination, the sweetness of the fruit helps counteract the spiciness of the salsa so it makes for a really delicious mix of flavors! This meal gets slow cooked in the crockpot so you can prep it and then get other things done while this simmers away for you. If you can’t handle a lot of spice you can take out the jalapeño or the chili powder to tone down the heat for you.  Continue reading “Pineapple Salsa Chicken”

No Bread BLT


Now that it’s a new year many people are trying to get healthier. You can go all in and load up on grilled chicken and salads or you can slowly start making changes. Like changing up your regular lunch choices! One of the hardest things about dieting is avoiding some foods that you love, like BLTs. It’s easy to say that BLTs are the ultimate in sandwiches but if you are trying to cut back on carbs it’s hard to give it up. This No Bread BLT is a great way to enjoy your favorite food but not go overloaded on your daily carb count. This is easy and delicious!  Continue reading “No Bread BLT”