I was super excited when I saw this salad on Pinterest because I was feeling the cozy fall vibes despite it being blistering cold in NYC this week. I thought this would be a tasty meal to add into the 500 calorie mix this week. Ingredients: This one was pretty easy because it required minimal […]
Day 27 – Butternut Squash and Brussel Sprout Salad Read More »
Like I mentioned yesterday, I am fasting for two days and Ben made enough salmon last night to have leftovers tonight, so unfortunately no Pinterest dinner for us tonight. I am really bummed though because the leftover Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are STARING at me every time I open the fridge to get more water.
Day 26 – Leftovers and a Peek at Intermittent Fasting! Read More »
As part of my 11 Day Shred, I am cleansing (intermittent fasting) today and tomorrow which means no dinner for me. While we are both doing this 11 Day Shred he does his daily 16/8 fasts where I love these full day fasts. Both have their benefits, you can’t go wrong here. Ben loves when
Day 25 – Salmon & Sweet Potatoes Read More »
I was feeling a little Taco Tuesday and Ben was feeling some sweet potatoes, what better combo than a Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato?? Today is day 2 of our 11 Day Shred which means another 500 calorie dinner for us! Ingredients: This one was more spices than actual food ingredients. 2 Sweet Potatoes Olive
Day 24 – Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato Tacos Read More »
Today Ben and I are starting our 11 day shred to kickstart our health goals for the year! I try to do an 11 day shred once a month just to help balance out all of the yummy foods I love to eat (hello ice cream, insomnia cookies, Mexican food, and all of the steak)!
Day 23 – Baked Zucchini Sticks Read More »
The picture for this one looked AMAZING! I wish it had a better title but it originally was “Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies”. I am not a sausage fan at all – Ben suggested chick or turkey sausage but I couldn’t bring myself to purchase them when I was at ShopRite this weekend Ingredients –
Day 22 – One Sheet Veggie Dinner Read More »
I will be honest, I have never had gnocchi before, let alone cauliflower gnocchi. I wasn’t sure how this would turn out, but I know anything with pesto has to taste good. Ingredients: I was a little skeptical when I picked up the package of cauliflower gnocchi at the store- it is pretty small but
Day 20 – Pesto Cauliflower Gnocchi Read More »
I have waited all week for this one! I was never a big fajita person, but I do always remember my sister ordering them at any restaurant that served fajitas growing up. I was definitely expecting to break out the skillet for this one and was a little surprised to see it was cooked in
Day 19 – Chile Lime Fajitas Read More »
Trader Joe’s Dinner #3 for the week is this yummy Lemon Ricotta Salad. I must admit that when I was looking for recipes, I was so intrigued by the photo that I didn’t even realize that there wasn’t a recipe! Ingredients: When I went back to figure out how to cook this meal, I was
Day 18 – Lemon Ricotta Ravioli Salad Read More »
Chicken Shawarma Hummus Bowls are one of the quickest and easiest Trader Joe’s Dinners you can make this week! I am not going to lie – the picture completely captivated me for this meal. I actually have never had Chicken Shawarma before tonight, but I can tell you, it definitely won’t be the last time!
Day 17 – Chicken Shawarma Hummus Bowls Read More »