Nutrition

I experiment with new recipes all the time. Some turn out meh, some are tasty and some are downright OMG! This little gem of a recipe is not only OMG, but has secured a coveted spot at the top of my “recipes to make again” list. Yes, it’s that good. My Spaghetti Squash Bake is a somewhat modified version of this 5 Ingredient Spaghetti Pie I stumbled upon while surfing around Pinterest. (Which reminds me – if you’re on Pinterest, stop on by and visit my boards. I’ve got hundreds of gorgeous clean eating recipes to browse through.) The original version includes 1 pound of Italian Chicken Sausage. I’ve been trying to save a little dough by shopping at my local grocery store instead of Whole Foods and the chicken sausage options at King … [Read more...] about (Crazy Good) Spaghetti Squash & Chicken Sausage Bake

My Mom made lasagna at least once a week when I was growing up. I love lasagna, like REALLY REALLY LOVE lasagna. But I can’t remember the last time I prepared it myself. Since committing to a healthy lifestyle years ago, many of my childhood favorites just didn’t make the cut (like lasagna and stuffed shells and baked ziti). Can you tell I grew up in Jersey? A few weeks ago, I decided to experiment until I came up with a healthier version of Mom’s cheesy, noodley dish. Swapping out the lasagna noodles for zucchini, cutting way back on the cheese and adding spinach and ground chicken did the trick. Zucchini Lasagna with Spinach and Chicken Ingredients: 4-6 zucchini, sliced lengthwise about 1/4-inch thick or less 1 jar low sugar tomato … [Read more...] about Zucchini Lasagna with Spinach and Chicken