Spaghetti Squash, bacon, spinach & goat cheese

Howdy friends! This recipe is SO easy & has a good amount of protein (&fats), the carbs are coming from vegetable sources making this a quick & healthier dinner option. You can even rotate or throw in some extra vegetables to boost the vitamin & mineral content.

My only advice is cooking the spaghetti squash in advance—that is the most time consuming part of the process. I cut mine in half lengthwise & lay it flat on a sprayed baking sheet at 400° for nearly an hour (depending on the size). I’ve seen people cut it the other way; into rings & scoop out the middle. Either way they are a pain in the booty to cut if you ask me–but definitely worth the effort for the added nutrition & a lower calorie meal.

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Smoked Gouda Turkey Meatloaf

MOM! Meatloaf!

Sorry, I  couldn’t resist. Hopefully that’s not aging me too much..?

Growing up I never really LOVED meatloaf, I scrapped off the ketchup topping & forced down the meaty part. As I got older, I like it, but its never something I crave or order when we’re out to eat. So the other day when John & I stopped at Mazzaros Italian Market (a MUST if you’re ever in St. Petersburg), it caught me by surprise that I opted to order the sandwich of the day—you guessed it, a meatloaf sandwich.

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Healthy Brownies

How is 2017 going for you? Are you sticking with your goals? I’ve been consistent with my workouts & really focusing on tuning into my hunger cues, instead of eating because I have macros left.

With that being said, I still love my sweets & will continue to make room in my diet for a treat—I love me some rich chocolate brownies. This particular brownie recipe is loaded with fiber, the B vitamins; folate & B6 which all help against heart disease. Potassium, calcium & magnesium are the other powerhouses that make these brownies chock full of nutrients. Can you guess the secret ingredient that makes these brownies so much healthier?

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Pumpkin Cupcakes

Is it too late in the season for pumpkin recipes? Not yet, perhaps January 2.
Every year John becomes pumpkin obsessed…all things pumpkin (except lattes). So I knew that creating a healthier version of a pumpkin baked good was in order.
It has been a bit of a struggle, we have a tiny kitchen with minimal kitchen paraphernalia..we don’t even have a blender! So I’ve been getting a little inventive in the kitchen using your most basic utensils. (think bowl, spoon, fork, spatula)
Bars would have been better—but we don’t have a regular square/rectangle pan! I digress, read on for cupcake goodness.

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Cookies

Now that I have your attention..

Welcome to my corner of the world! Thank you for visiting!

I thought it would be appropriate that the first post is a RECIPE! Who doesn’t love food? If you don’t, we might not get along. I’m a sucker for a fantastic meal/dessert/beverage! Today I introduce you to a surprisingly delicious cookie I call. . .

Experiment Cookies

Contrary to the name, they actually turned out very tasty & this recipe can be a base to ANY flavor cookie your heart desires! #joy

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