Butternut Squash Faux Fries

September 11, 2013 Amanda Plott

These baked Butternut Squash Faux Fries are an amazing alternative to their potato brethren. They taste just as amazing as sweet potato fries, and are remarkably similar, but come in way less on their calorie count!

Not to say anything bad about zucchini, but the health benefits of winter squash far exceeds that of their summer time family. The butternut squash is high in fiber and low in fat, making it a very heart-healthy choice.

This fruit is full of potassium, B6, folate, and last but not least carotenoids! A 1-cup serving will give you nearly half the recommended daily dose of antioxidant-rich vitamin C. And what's more? It's an anti-inflamitory as well...

Fiesta Pasta Salad & Green Chile Lime Vinaigrette

June 18, 2013 Amanda Plott

This is ridiculously delicious. And it takes little to no time at all to prepare!

I wanted something cold, light, and veggieful to help combat the heat of the summer after a weekend impromptu tubing adventure down the Comal river with my parents and three year old little lady...

Skinny Hawaiian Slaw

May 14, 2013 Amanda Plott

This slaw tastes every bit as amazing, bright, and fun as it looks.

Don't let the pineapple throw you. Not for even a second.

What a perfect side dish to any Hawaiian, tropical, or asian inspired meal. And super easy and fast to toss together too!

When mixing this up earlier today, I totally found myself takes bites out of the bowl and looking for reasons to taste test. Over and over again...

Skinny Yum Yum Sauce (A.K.A. Japanese White Sauce)

May 3, 2013 Amanda Plott

If you have ever been to a japanese hibachi steak house, you've most likely encountered their infamous yum yum sauce, A.K.A. 'japanese white sauce'.

It's generally served in a small dish for dipping along side a ginger sauce...

Healthified Skinny Queso

April 12, 2013 Amanda Plott

Oh, queso... how I love the.

The worst thing about this healthified queso is that it's so good that you're going to want to eat the whole batch yourself. Not that I'm speaking from personal experience there. Honest! Maybe a little... Thankfully it's just about healthy enough for you to be able to! Just. About.

Berry Spinach Salad & Lemon Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

March 24, 2013 Amanda Plott

I'll admit, I wasn't quite ready for spring yet this year. I've had a case of the springtime-blues. I'll take all the cool weather I can get here in Texas, but I can already feel the daunting heat of summer rearing it's ugly head. We've already hit the 90's, ugh!

I paired this is a lovely spring inspired lemon poppyseed vinaigrette with a spinach salad that's clearly gearing up for summer! Eating this for lunch has really given me a kick in the right direction to stave off those springtime-blues...