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Road-tripping through the south will show you incredible food and southern hospitality. That experience allowed me to create my Healthy Low Country Gumbo and Rice, a scrumptious recipe based on a classic southern gumbo. My gumbo starts as most do, with healthy aromatics celery, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cayenne lends a spicy kick and […]

Crispy fish tacos are one of my favorite lunches, but what if the crunch came from a lettuce wrap instead? These healthy Asian Tilapia Lettuce Wraps are the perfect keto or low-carb fish taco because they are wrapped in romaine! First, sauté some onion, garlic, and chili pepper before adding your tilapia. Then, cook the […]

Salmon is one of the best types of fish to soak up tons of different flavors. My Best Sweet and Spicy Salmon Recipe will make your mouth water with both sweet and spicy elements to the dish! The sweetness comes from brown sugar on the outside, along with chili powder for spice. Pan-fry the salmon […]

When I was a child, my family would always take the kids to a Friday Fish Fry for all-you-can-eat battered cod. I now make my own fish fry at home with this Panko Parmesan Crusted Baked Cod recipe! Cod is a delicious and inexpensive white fish that is found in almost every supermarket. First, season […]

I love seafood cakes of all types; salmon cakes, crab cakes, and these amazing Easy Tuna Cakes with Chipotle Mayo! It all starts with canned tuna, which we all have stashed in our pantries. First, mix together some tuna, onion, panko, Old Bay, red pepper flakes, and egg whites. Form that mixture into patties and […]

This healthier version of Buffalo Chicken Wings is one of my favorite snacks – especially for game days! Not only are they bite-sized and easy finger foods, but they are also loaded with flavor. A little hot sauce alongside a perfect blend of spices makes these oven-baked chicken wings a great appetizer or snack for […]

Love Country-Style Green Beans?  Then you will love this Country Style Best Green Bean Recipe with all the southern flavors, just like my granny used to make. I’ve also provided Skinny Swaps throughout the recipe if you want to cut back on calories and fat. Simple to Make Country Style Best Green Bean Recipe Southern-style […]

This Single Serve Chia Seed Pudding Recipe is on repeat in my weekly meal prep.  I love making this in individual jars that I can store in the refrigerator for easy snacks and an on-the-go breakfast.  The chia seeds are full of fiber, and I love to top them off with fresh fruit or preserves. […]

My favorite snacks at a party are finger foods. Sharable mini appetizers are adorable and fun, and my Mini Baked Deviled Crab Cakes are the perfect party snack! These little cakes feature a lovely crab flavor with Old Bay and shallots right inside the mixture. Simply make the crab cake mix with the flavors of […]

Several years ago, a woman that I didn’t know came up to me and said, “I don’t know if you love sunsets or not, but there’s going to a beautiful sunset in your future.”   At that time, I was a single mom working 60+ hours a week. I was still trying to recover from […]

Enchiladas of any kind are some of my favorite meals to make.  My family loves them, they’re easy, and super delicious.  However, this Perfect Chicken Enchiladas Recipe is my new go-to!  It is packed full of flavor and so pretty to serve up family-style.  You’re going to love it! Can I Use Other Meat Options? […]

When building our farmhouse, I knew that I wanted an open floor plan to create enough space in my kitchen for a double island. My kitchen area is the heart of our home as I love to cook and entertain. We also use it for family meetings and homework, so having room to spread out […]