Healthy Eating

Let Me Tell Ya About This Spinach Artichoke Chicken So the very first time I made this healthy spinach artichoke chicken with cottage cheese, I was mostly just trying to use up the stuff lingering in my fridge (you know how it gets, right?). Honestly, I was actually aiming for something else entirely, but the …

Let Me Tell You About These Fluffy Cottage Cheese Rolls So, I first stumbled into this recipe on a rainy Sunday when I had a cottage cheese tub begging for attention in the fridge and, honestly, not much else. It's funny—I'd always thought cottage cheese was just for salads or maybe for that one weird …

Hey, Pull Up a Chair: Let's Talk About Cottage Cheese Pesto Pasta Alright, I have to admit, the first time I made this cottage cheese pesto pasta was because I had a tub of cottage cheese (the big kind—on sale, of course) and basil that was on its last legs. I figured, what could go …

A Quick Chat Before We Start Cooking Alright, so here’s the thing: I’d love to tell you I grew up on some magical family farm surrounded by endless rows of zucchini and squash. The truth? I mostly remember my mom yelling, “If you don’t eat your veggies, no TV!” Still, this chicken breast with zucchini …

Let Me Tell You About My Stuffed Pepper Soup (Yes, With Turkey!) Alright, friend, you know those days when you open the fridge and think, "Hmmm, what on earth can I actually make from this random collection of veggies and a lonely pack of ground turkey?" That’s how I stumbled into this Stuffed Pepper Soup …

So, Why Am I Obsessed With These Blueberry Bites? You know those days when you open the fridge, stare blankly, and then close it because nothing jumps out? That’s how these Frozen Greek Yogurt Blueberry Bites were born in my kitchen. One scorching August, with my kids circling like hungry seagulls (and me just wanting …

Let Me Tell You Why I’m Obsessed With This Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Alright, so—let me paint a quick picture: it’s a hot Sunday afternoon, I’m half-melting on the couch, and my kids are rifling through the freezer like raccoons on a snack mission. But, plot twist! Instead of the usual sugar bomb …

Let's Talk About These Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Bombs Okay, so let me tell you about the first time I tried making these Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Bombs. I was in the middle of a weird Tuesday night craving (you know, when you just need something sweet but don't want to derail the whole keto …

The Story: Why These Chicken Nuggets Are My Go-To Alright, so picture this: it’s late, everyone’s hungry (including me, obviously), and someone in my house says, "Let’s just get drive-thru nuggets." Nope. Not happening. That’s when I roll up my sleeves and make my own keto air fryer chicken nuggets—crispy, easy, and let’s be honest, …

Let Me Tell You About This Soup... If you ever walk into my kitchen on a rainy Thursday (or a Monday when I just can't be bothered), there's a good chance you'll find me stirring up a giant pot of this Keto Chicken Cream Cheese Soup. Honestly, I started making it after my third attempt …

So, I Tried Making Zucchini Lasagna Rolls (and Now I Can't Stop) All right, so confession time: I didn’t think my family would ever let me live down the Great Zucchini Incident of 2017 (which is a whole story for another day—let’s just say my spiralizer and I are no longer on speaking terms). But …

How I Fell for Keto Cake Pops (and Made a Mess) So, a quick confession: I never even liked cake pops. I always thought they were just cake wearing a party hat—until I tried making keto cake pops, and let me tell you, it was chaos. The first time was, well, imagine a sticky kitchen, …

Hey Friend, Let’s Talk Zucchini Chips (Yep, You’ll Want Seconds) Honestly, I never thought I’d be the kind of person who craves zucchini. But here we are—and it’s all thanks to these crispy baked zucchini chips. First time I made them? I was just trying to use up the mountain of zucchini my neighbor kept …

If You Love Egg Rolls but Not the Wrapping, This Is for You So one Thursday night (the kind of Thursday where you realize you forgot to defrost anything and all you want is something weirdly comforting), I wandered into the kitchen and decided to throw together whatever was left in the fridge. And—wouldn't you …

Let Me Tell You About My Keto Meatball Obsession Alright, so here’s the thing: meatballs. I grew up in a house where Sunday meant big pots of spaghetti (that I’d have to avoid now, but that’s a story for another day), and the smell of meatballs would basically pull my brother and the neighbor’s dog …

Let Me Tell You About This Keto Crack Chicken Okay, so here’s the deal: the first time I made this Keto Crack Chicken, I genuinely thought I’d messed something up. It looked all gloopy and weird and honestly, I was tempted to just order takeout instead. But then, as fate would have it (and because …

The Soup That Basically Saves My Sanity Alright, picture this: It’s one of those days where you look in the fridge and think, “How... exactly... did I end up with this many zucchinis?” (I swear they multiply like rabbits when I’m not looking). This creamy zucchini soup has been my go-to rescue recipe for ages …

Let’s Talk Keto Cheesecake: My Late-Night Savior If you’ve ever craved something sweet at 10pm, but the last thing you want is to run the oven or fuss over water baths (seriously, who invented those?), you’re in good company. The first time I stumbled into making this Keto Cheesecake – No Bake, Rich & Creamy, …

So, About These Keto Philly Cheesesteak Rolls… You know those nights when you want something hearty, cheesy, and just a bit indulgent but you also don’t want to deal with the carb guilt? That’s when I whip up these Keto Philly Cheesesteak Rolls. Actually, funny story—my first time making them, I grabbed provolone instead of …

Here’s Why I Keep Making These Taco Bowls Okay, picture this: it’s a Tuesday night, I’ve already spent half the day thinking about dinner (and, let’s be real, snacks), but I want something that tastes like actual comfort food. Not sad desk lunch vibes, but like, the kind of meal that makes you feel like …

Okay, so the first time I made these Zucchini Boats Stuffed with Cheese & Chicken, I was actually trying to get rid of a bumper crop of zucchini that my neighbor (cheers, Maureen!) kept leaving on my porch. You know those giant zucchinis that could double as doorstops? Yep, those. My kids weren’t thrilled at …

Okay, Let Me Tell You About This Fruit Salad So, you know those days when it’s way too hot to even think about turning on the stove? That’s exactly when I started making this Refreshing Fruit Salad with Citrus Glaze. No joke, the first time I made it, I was just trying to use up …

Let Me Tell You About This Butternut Squash Soup! You know, every year when the air gets that little nip (you know the one—makes you want to dig out your favorite wooly socks), I get this urge to make something cozy. And honestly, nothing hits the spot quite like butternut squash soup. The first time …

Let Me Tell You About This Cucumber Salad (Spoiler: It’s a Keeper) Alright, so, you know those days when it's so hot outside your flip-flops actually stick to the pavement? That’s when I go rummaging around my fridge for something that won’t turn my kitchen into a sauna. Enter this cucumber salad. I think I …

Look, sometimes you open your fridge and just... stare. It’s like, do I want something salty? Sweet? Or maybe just a bit weird? I’ve been there (many times) and over the years, I’ve cobbled together a list of snack ideas for every craving. Some are wildly popular in my house; others, well, let’s just say …

Let Me Tell You About My Basmati Rice Obsession So, here's the thing—I used to stink at cooking rice. Like, truly. My first few attempts were either gluey mush or weirdly crunchy (not a vibe). Once, I actually forgot to rinse it and wondered why my rice tasted like, well, the inside of a cardboard …

So, About This Salad—It's Like My Summer in a Bowl Alright, friend—let me tell you, I've made this cucumber tomato avocado salad (no lettuce, mind you) more times than I can count. The first time was at a backyard BBQ when I realized, halfway through chopping, that we had zero lettuce. Nada. But honestly? Nobody …

Let's Talk Pico de Gallo (And Tacos!) Okay, so here's the thing: when taco night rolls around at my place, fresh pico de gallo is always part of the deal. There's just something about that citrusy crunch next to warm tortillas that makes me do a little happy dance—sometimes quite literally, though the less said …

Let’s Talk Avocados (Yes, Again!) Okay, I’ll admit it—my love affair with avocados started out as a bit of a joke. I mean, who hasn’t rolled their eyes at yet another avocado toast pic on Instagram? But then I actually tried making a few things at home, and oh boy, I get it now. There …

So, You Want to Try Bell Pepper Egg Cups? Alright, friend, let me level with you: I first made these Bell Pepper Egg Cups years ago when I was desperately trying to use up a rogue bag of peppers and a carton of soon-to-expire eggs. Honestly, it was one of those kitchen experiments I figured …

Hey there, thirsty friend—Let’s Talk Smoothies! Alright, so you know those mornings where you open the fridge and think—what on earth am I going to put together that’s actually tasty and won’t make me late for work (again)? That’s me about three times a week. Which is, honestly, how this Strawberry Mango Smoothie with Greek …

So, About This Casserole… Honestly, there are nights when the only thing standing between me and a bag of tortilla chips is this low carb taco casserole with sour cream. I first stumbled into the recipe after, well, a mild taco night disaster (my youngest once put cinnamon in the ground beef—don’t ask). Now, it’s …

Looking for Couscous Without the Gluten? Pull Up a Chair! Hey there! So, last week I tried to make my usual herbed couscous salad for a friend who's gluten intolerant (turns out, couscous is basically tiny pasta—who knew, right?). Cue the wild kitchen scramble. But honestly, that led me down a rabbit hole of gluten …

Let's Chat About This Couscous (Spoiler: It's So Good!) Alright, grab a cuppa and settle in—because I need to tell you about the time I accidentally made this "Whole Wheat Couscous with Roasted Vegetables" three times in one week. My partner still teases me about it! I mean, it's not my fault this stuff's the …

Pull Up a Chair: Let's Talk Aroma Rice Cooker (And Rice Mishaps) Alright, so you just got yourself an Aroma Rice Cooker and naturally, you’re wondering how to make fluffy rice—white or brown—without it gluing itself to the bottom or coming out with that odd chewiness that somehow reminds me of overcooked oatmeal (not the …

So You Can't Eat Couscous? Welcome to My World You know, I remember the first time someone told me couscous wasn’t actually a gluten-free grain—my jaw basically hit the kitchen tiles. I’d been making these, like, “healthy” salads for ages and serving them at family BBQs, blissfully unaware. My cousin (hi Jamie!) finally set me …

Let Me Tell You About This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Cloud Bread If you’ve never tried cloud bread before—or if your only memory is a sad, deflated one that stuck to the pan (been there, mate)—let me convince you: this blueberry cottage cheese version is something else. I still remember the first time I made it …

Let Me Tell You About My Lazy-Day Banana Bread Alright, so you know those days when your bananas have gone from "just right" to "yikes, that's definitely brown"? That was basically every weekend in my flat at uni. Honestly, this 4 ingredient banana bread with no sugar added is what saved me from (a) feeling …

So, Watermelon Wedges with Tajín and Lime Juice... Have You Tried This? Alright, let me just start by saying: I never thought I'd be that person raving about fruit and chili powder, but here we are. The first time I made these, it was at a cookout, and I'd run out of ideas (plus, honestly, …

The Salsa That'll Make You the Talk of the BBQ Alright, so here's the honest truth: I made this Sweet and Tangy Salsa with Pineapple and Jalapeño once for a potluck and—no joke—it disappeared faster than free cake at an office party. My neighbor, Carla, still asks me for the recipe every summer, and she's …