Basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, sweet cherry tomatoes, avocado, and cucumber – fresh ingredients that make the perfect salad for Spring and Summer. It’s a quick side dish that doesn’t involve much prep at all. I served this salad with grilled chicken and roasted potatoes, but it goes great with just about anything, even on it’s…
Switch out those eggs today for something different! We love this Chia pudding to start our day – it gives our morning a fresh spin on breakfast. Easy to make and it’s also a great snack for anytime of day. Made with minimal ingredients but gives you that punch of energy and fullness to keep…
Better than takeout & healthier too! This Chicken and Broccoli recipe is sure to give you that stir fry fix you’re craving. We made ours better by omitting all the MSG’s, sodium, sulfites and additives that don’t make you feel great. Instead, we used coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and honey. You can serve it up…
Another quick and easy recipe we love that can be thrown together in minutes! Made with spicy sausage, fresh peppers and healthy kale, I have this meal almost weekly because it’s simple and so nutritious. I think the best part of this recipe is that it’s made with just 4 ingredients! No seasonings are needed…
This salad is everything! Healthy, filling, easy to toss together, and so so so tasty. Credit to Half Baked Harvest’s recipe – Find It Here. It’s perfect for those warm summer nights and makes for easy lunch leftovers too! It’s made with Pesto chicken, homemade croutons, & fresh burrata cheese. The dressing by Tieghan is even…
Inspired by Portillo’s (one of my favorite Chicago spots), we made this chopped salad with a healthier spin. It’s made with fresh greens, quinoa, crispy bacon, feta and grilled chicken. Gluten free and packed with protein, this salad is great for a complete meal. We love to meal prep with this salad and have lunch…
Rise and shine to this nutritious breakfast – made with oats, fruit, almond milk and cinnamon, it’s a perfect way to start the day. We love a good breakfast. It helps prepare our minds and bodies for the day ahead & keeps us full and energized until the afternoon. There are differing views out there…
Looking for something sweet AND nutritious? Try our 6 ingredient gluten-free no bake energy bites – made with oats, healthy flax seeds, nut butter, and chocolate chips, these do not disappoint! They’re packed with fiber, omega-3s, protein and iron. Kids love them too! Grab these on the go for a quick snack or enjoy as…
Healthy spaghetti squash, ground chicken, peppers, carrots, celery and a spicy buffalo sauce make this such a satisfying and tasty meal. It’s one of my favorites by PaleOMG (find her post recipe here). I love mine topped with fresh cilantro and some homemade ranch. This recipe makes great leftovers (unless you’re like me and my hubby who…
We are loving this Zuppa Toscana recipe this fall! Super flavorful, filling and comforting, it’s made with crumbly homemade spicy Italian sausage and is loaded with potatoes and kale. A hearty meal you can make all in one pot! Less dishes makes me oh so happy. Hope you enjoy! Let us know what you think in…
We are Alicia & Emily - two native Midwest Chicago sisters living in San Diego, California. We love to cook. We love to workout. We love to learn about living mindfully and finding happiness in the daily grind. We created this blog to share our passion with the world in hopes that it can help just one person live a healthier and happier lifestyle.
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