This Week’s Meal Plan | September 21-25

We’re slowly getting back into the routine of school so meal plans really help keep me on track! So here’s what we’re eating this week: Monday: Steak, Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans Steak Marinade HERE Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cube 3-4 sweet potatoes. Toss in 1/4 cup olive oil, 3-4 cloves crushed garlic, … Continue Reading

The Best Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

Football season is upon us and with that, all the football foods start cookin’ in my kitchen! When fall hits, I host a monthly dinner with our families where I cook, everybody brings an app and we end up with a ton of food, but it makes for great times! I love these Sundays bc … Continue Reading

This Week’s Meal Plan | September 7-11

Hey guys, Happy Labor Day!!  The kids are heading back to school this week (well, kinda) so I figured a meal plan was VERY necessary! The first week of school can bring chaos, especially if you’re in a hybrid or full-remote model, so why not follow a meal plan to relieve some of the overwhelm? … Continue Reading

This Week’s Meal Plan | August 31-September 4

Hey guys, Happy Monday!!  Since we’re leading into a holiday weekend, might as well make the rest of the week easy with a meal plan! Monday: Cuban Picadillo Pastelillos with Salad Picadillo Recipe from Skinnytaste Tuesday: Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowls Recipe from Yellow Bliss Road Wednesday: Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs with Scalloped Potatoes and Broccoli  … Continue Reading

Strawberry Shortcake

As we move into the last week of August, I decided to share the perfect cake for any barbeques that you host or attend. Its light, sweet and oh so good! The first time I made this strawberry shortcake, the frosting did NOT turn out right for me, so I made a quick cream cheese … Continue Reading

This Week’s Meal Plan | August 17th – 21st

Hey guys, Happy Monday!!  It’s been a few weeks since I shared a meal plan so here we go!  Monday: Burger Bowls Recipe from 40Aprons Tuesday: Meatloaf, Baked Potatoes and Broccoli I actually use THIS for my meatloaf and follow the directions on the packet, but I add additional seasonings.   Wednesday: Chicken Gyro Bowls Recipe from … Continue Reading

A Week of Salads

Mike has been killing it with his weight loss lately.  He started taking TRIM about 3 weeks ago and while he saw the number on the scale going down, he hadn’t yet cleaned up his eating so last week he asked me to do a week of salads so he could get in lots of … Continue Reading

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Strawberry Salsa

If you’ve been following me on Instagram for awhile, you know that I am OBSESSED with my air fryer!  Seriously, best purchase ever.  I was super skeptical if I needed one or not, but I use it SO much and so do the boys – it makes frozen chicken nuggets super crispy and air fryer … Continue Reading

Cucumber & Tomato Salad

One of my favorite summer side dishes is Cucumber & Tomato Salad.  Living in Jersey, we pretty much have the best tomatoes you can get so its a no brainer to throw together.  I’ve been eating it for as long as I can remember and it never gets old!  Going to a BBQ?  Need a … Continue Reading

Weekly Meal Plan | July 20th-July 24th

Hey guys, Happy Monday!!  I’m back again with another Weekly Meal Plan! Monday: Steak Kabobs with Chimichurri + Grilled Asparagus and Peppers Recipe from Skinnytaste Tuesday: Grilled Fish with Quinoa and Green Beans Season your choice of fish with salt and pepper.  Put on sheet of heavy duty foil and put 1tbs of butter and … Continue Reading