Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo

Ever since I was a kid, a big bowl of Fettuccine Alfredo was something I always loved. It was the ultimate comfort food. But it is not the healthiest thing to chow down on. This version still has a ton of flavor but doesn’t have the heavy cream to add on the calories and fat. I left the milk option open ended because it’s up to you on how many calories you want to cut, however I would recommend you not use skim. You have to have a little bit of fat to make the sauce nice and rich. Heavy cream is about 30% fat so even switching to whole milk would cut down on your calorie count without taking away the sauce we all love.  Continue reading “Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo”

Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas

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crispy parmesan chickpeas

Snacking is hard when you’re trying to eat healthy, which is why these Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas are an awesome way to get a crunchy snack without the grease or calories! These are full of flavor and give you that crunch that you want! These are great if you like something to munch on while watching TV and worry about overindulging. You can snack away and you’ll be OK! The most important thing to remember for this is to get the chickpeas as dry as you can. The dryer they are, the crunchier they will be!  Continue reading “Crispy Parmesan Chickpeas”

Bacon, Garlic and Tomato Penne

Bacon, Garlic and Tomato Penne

Lets be honest, bacon is a gift and can go well with anything. This Bacon, Garlic and Tomato Penne is a great way to use that bacon to give you a dish that can’t be beat! This is super creamy and the salty bacon mixes great with the garlic! You will love this dish! Continue reading “Bacon, Garlic and Tomato Penne”

Easy Bruschetta

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Bruschetta is a delicious appetizer and so easy to make! The garlic and basil help make the tomatoes super flavorful and pairs great with the toast. It’s always nice to have a recipe on hand if you have last minute guests coming over so they can have something to munch on. This can be put together in under 10 minutes so you have more time to socialize. Just make sure you get a piece for yourself before everyone eats it all ahead of you!  Continue reading “Easy Bruschetta”

Vegetarian Lasagna

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There are times when you want to cut out on meat, whether it’s for financial or health reasons, and it can be hard sometimes to find recipes that don’t get boring. This Vegetarian Lasagna is far from boring! It’s packed with flavor and stuffed with veggies so you will definitely not feel like it’s the same ole, same ole!  Continue reading “Vegetarian Lasagna”