Vegetable & Stars Soup

February 1, 2016 Amanda Plott

So, last week I was in the midst of what had to have been one of the worst colds of my life. I kid you not. This cold was fierce. It came with aches, the worst sinus pressure I've had, and was just all around bad news. Thankfully this week, I'm finally on the mend after the two week long fiasco. Unfortunately, it seems that my little princess has taken over where I left off.

Even so, while I was in the midst of my head-cold from my nightmares my girl and I were busy in the kitchen. One thing that I knew we just had to make was soup. And lots of it! Since my Healthified 'Swamp' Soup isn't really her jam, she decided on a soup that she would eat. When it comes to her simple food (and usually meatless food) is always the route she takes...

Everything Omlettata

January 29, 2016 Amanda Plott

Breakfast. ...The most important meal of the day, and for me, often the most overlooked one! Honestly, I have to sometimes trick myself or lure myself by way of new and interesting breakfasts just to get something in my stomach. Somewhere between my own busy ways and the chaos that rains down on the house with getting my kindergartener out the door, breakfast can easily get lost in the shuffle.

This week, I made it pretty easy on myself. After my delicious Skinny Cheese Omelette last week, I knew that I wanted to stick in the same theme. However, to make this all even easier I decided to try out an omlettata. No flipping, folding, or being delicate required!...

Skinny Sugar Cookie Bites

January 23, 2016 Amanda Plott

If there's one thing that we all know and love, it's raw cookie dough. I know that when I was little, I must have eaten my weight in the stuff. And I couldn't even begin to tell you the amount of beaters that I licked or bowls that my mom let me scrape the remnants out of.

These days though, it's a whole other story. I rarely ever let my daughter 'lick the beaters', especially when there's raw egg involved. The thought of it just sends my head spinning. Thank goodness she doesn't like the texture of raw cookie dough or cake batter or I'd be in a lot more trouble!

Even so, every time that I make baked goods that childhood inclination comes creeping in.

To eat and risk it, or not to eat and be sad...

Broccoli Turkey Cheese Pretzel Pockets

November 24, 2015 Amanda Plott

I've been working hard for the past few years with coming up with interesting ways to use up that leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. One of my most recent favorites was this Skinny 'Leftover' Turkey Salad, and one of my favorites from years past was the Skinny Turkey & Wild Rice Soup.

I still have another idea that I plan to have up some time after Thanksgiving, but I must say that this Broccoli Turkey Cheese Pretzel Pocket will be hard to beat!

What's better is that this Pretzel Pocket is easy to make and de{light}ful for both kids and adults. I mean, who doesn't love a soft pretzel that's been stuffed with turkey, broccoli, and oozy-gooey cheese?

Cheesy Ranch Chex™ Mix

November 19, 2015 Amanda Plott

Holidays are full of tradition, and one of the traditions that I lacked as a child but have picked up on my adult years is homemade Chex™ Mix! A couple of years back now my mom came over and made up GIANT batch of Chex Mix for us all to enjoy. She made as many flavor combinations as we could think up on.

It's become our tradition to have mix with us almost everywhere we go during the holiday season. My mom takes it to every party, event, and get together. It's always a huge hit, not matter what flavor combination it is, it's always a winner!

I'm not sure exactly what sparked up my mother's sudden desire to start the Chex Mix tradition, but I sure am glad that it happened. I love it when my mom loves food as much as I do...

Skinny 'Leftover' Turkey Salad

November 7, 2015 Amanda Plott

I decided to get a bit ahead of the game this year with whipping up some yummy ideas on how to use up all those leftovers. And believe me... I love Thanksgiving leftovers. In some cases, it's better than the actual Thanksgiving dinner! But, I tend to like reusing them in a clever and different way than just always reheating and eating.

This Skinny Turkey Salad is a perfect way to use up that leftover turkey after the holidays. It's a fun and healthier twist on one of my favorite chicken salads. That's chicken salad - not chicken on a salad...