Recipes

It seems like everyone’s mother or grandmother has a famous tomato meat sauce recipe that lasts generations. My Healthy and Homemade Pasta Meat Sauce Recipe is perfect because health never goes out of style! I begin by browning to lean ground turkey (or beef) along with some veggies. Next, I add tomatoes and some really […]

One of my favorite dishes to order at an Italian restaurant is the linguine with clams. Since people are not eating out as much anymore, I’ve made my own Easy Linguine with Clam Sauce from home! I make some whole wheat linguine pasta and a delicious sauce of clams, butter, and white wine to go […]

Bruschetta and chicken are two of my favorite dishes, so combining them seems natural. My Lightened-Up Grilled Chicken Bruschetta Pasta has a delightful grilled flavor and is topped with a super flavorful bruschetta topping! I start by grilling up sound pounded chicken breasts. Then, I make the bruschetta topping with tomatoes, basil, vinegar, olive oil. […]

Where I’m from, Fridays are for a Fish Fry. Local restaurants offer a fish fry special, and my Crispy Baked Catfish is the tastier, healthier version made at home! First, I dredge the fish in some whole wheat flour and spices. Next, I coat the fish in egg whites. Finally, place the fish in a […]

Have you ever wanted Italian food but knew it wouldn’t fit into your diet goals? With my Creamy Sun-Dried Penne Pasta with Turkey Meatballs, you can have your pasta and eat it too! I make a decadent creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. Simply boil up some pasta and make your […]

A childhood favorite of many is hearty and dense chicken tetrazzini with lots of cream and butter. Instead, try my Healthy Chicken Tetrazzini made with whole grains and lighter ingredients! First, you will need to cook some healthy, lean chicken breast by poaching it in a flavorful liquid. Then, sauté your vegetables until tender. In […]

Have you ever craved lasagna but didn’t want all the work and time involved? Now you can make lasagna in 30 minutes with my Easy Lightened-Up Skillet Lasagna! This meal is done in one skillet and tastes like a lasagna that has been cooking all day. First, I cook some whole grain penne pasta as […]

Bacon, lettuce, and tomato are great on a sandwich, in a salad, or on anything! I thought macaroni salad was seriously lacking in flavor, so I created a BLT Macaroni Salad Recipe. This pasta salad is full of juicy tomatoes, crisp spinach, and crunchy bacon. First, I bake some bacon in the oven to discard […]

It’s hard to imagine healthier macaroni and cheese because pasta and cheese tend to be decadent. Healthy Baked Mac and Cheese with Broccoli changes everything! I include both the regular and healthier/skinny swapped ingredients to make this dish deceptively good for you and give you options! For the healthier option, I make the sauce using […]

Tuna salad is delicious on its own, but I like adding an unexpected ingredient. My dreamy Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad is a healthy version of the classic lunch staple. First, I begin by mixing together mayonnaise and Greek yogurt mixture with some spices for the sauce. Then, add tuna and mashed avocado. Stir together until […]

Pasta is one comfort food that people cling to, but the carb count is super high. Instead, try this Low Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs made with spaghetti squash and ground turkey! This much-healthier version of classic spaghetti and meatballs is completely baked in the oven and on the table in less than an hour. First, […]

Looking for a healthy Super Bowl Food Spread?  It’s time for the Big Game and you need some game-winning bites to munch as you watch the Super Bowl, rank the commercials, and taunt the opposing team’s fans. Whip up all seven of these tasty appetizers to recreate Our Farmer House Healthy Super Bowl Food Spread […]