Prevention RD

Coconut Curry Chicken + Weekly Menu

350 calories or less· carb-controlled· fruits and vegetables· gluten-free· recipe· Uncategorized· weekly menu

The weekend FLEW by. I hate that! We took Friday afternoon off to take the girls to the county fair and we had a great time! I thought we would survive at least one more year without having to ride the rides, but no such luck. We did, however, escape without face painting. Small victories. The ... Read More about Coconut Curry Chicken + Weekly Menu

Banana Blueberry Muffins

150 calories or less· antioxidants· Brunch· Comfort Foods· favorite· fiber· fruits and vegetables· guilt-free· kid-friendly· recipe· snack· Uncategorized· vegetarian

August is half over and I just cannot believe it. For us, it's a month of baptisms, retirement parties, baby showers, and weddings! Okay, only one of each of those things but each of them requires travel and I haven't left my zip code since spring. And yeah, that's probably a bit of an ... Read More about Banana Blueberry Muffins

Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini + Weekly Menu

500 calories or less· Comfort Foods· fiber· fruits and vegetables· garden· guilt-free· kid-friendly· recipe· Uncategorized· weekly menu

I’m going on hour 29 of “me time” (not that I’m counting or anything…). Mark took the kids to his parents and I stayed back to attend my hockey game tonight – 1. it’s the championship game and 2. as captain, I have the FUN job of collecting all (stinky) jerseys and socks. Fortunately my job does not ... Read More about Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini + Weekly Menu

Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Portobellos + Weekly Menu

350 calories or less· carb-controlled· fiber· fruits and vegetables· gluten-free· low-carb· recipe· Uncategorized· weekly menu

I could get used to mornings at home alone. I’m going in late because I’m working late – doing a cooking demo for a “veggie van” that is coming to bring fresh, local produce to those in need. I can get behind this! I’m demo’ing a tomato salsa and it should be delicious! I’m looking forward to it, ... Read More about Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Portobellos + Weekly Menu

Summer Salad with Nectarines, Blueberries, and Chicken

carb-controlled· Everyday Meals· favorite· fiber· fruits and vegetables· gluten-free· guilt-free· kid-friendly· quick meals· recipe· Uncategorized

It’s currently 6:50pm on Wednesday, July 31st and I’m a mixed bag of emotions. Let’s start with the good that’s going on. I’m sitting on the porch. Lovely. What am I listening to right now? Birds chirping, a wind chime, Harlie snoring, and the tap-tap-tap of my fingers on my keyboard. What do I ... Read More about Summer Salad with Nectarines, Blueberries, and Chicken

Slow Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas + Weekly Menu

250 calories or less· crock pot· gluten-free· guilt-free· kid-friendly· low-carb· recipe· spicy· Uncategorized· weekly menu

I’ve been having some old lady issues lately. Back pain. BUNIONS. Hungover after 1 drink. WHAT IS THE DEAL!? I turned 34 on July 2nd and it has been an interesting month, to say the least. A few weeks ago, my hockey team had a double-header and by the end of the night, my bunions were on FIRE. ... Read More about Slow Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas + Weekly Menu

Pesto Chicken Tortellini

550 calories or less· Comfort Foods· Everyday Meals· favorite· kid-friendly· quick meals· recipe· Uncategorized

This week has been busy, but I’ve been ON IT. Our nanny is off this week, so Mark and I have had to pull together and cover kiddo lunches, a lot more laundry and dishes, kiddo pick up and drop off, etc. Fortunately, there haven’t been any early or late meetings that have created any complicating ... Read More about Pesto Chicken Tortellini