You wouldn’t think a Yam Omelet would taste good but the sweetness from the yam and the natural salt from the cheese and egg whites is a great combination! Try out this quick Yam Omelet for breakfast! “I LOVE Yams!! I can eat them hot, I can eat them straight from a pot. I can… [Read More]
Hey there! Welcome to my recipes! Now, I have to forewarn you... if you are looking for chef worthy masterpiece recipes...you are in the wrong spot. I am not a chef...I wouldn't even classify myself as a cook. I need to make food for myself and my family that fits into our "fast paced, never know which way I am going" lifestyle! Most of the recipes are me taking my bulk cooked food and turning it into meals. There are some recipes that are more "traditional" but mainly these are grab and throw together meal ideas...so if that's up your alley...read on!
Nicole Simonin
Shape It Up!
Pina Colada
Craving a Pina Colada but want to get fit?? This easy to make Pina Colada will help you stay fit and just might whisk you away to a imaginary tropical retreat! Pina Colada Ingredients 8 oz of unsweetened almond milk 50 g medium frozen banana 1 oz of frozen low-fat coconut milk (use canned coconut… [Read More]
Canadian Western Omelet
I am always looking for different ways to fancy up my eggs…so here’s my Canadian Western Omelet! The quick and easy Canadian Western Omelet recipe pairs nicely with oatmeal or toast. Canadian Western Omelet Ingredients 100 g of Egg Whites 3 slices (36g) of Canadian Bacon chopped 50 g Mushrooms chopped 50 g Green and… [Read More]
Chilly Stew
It doesn’t have to be a chilly day to enjoy this Chilly Stew! This recipe is great any time of the year. Make extra batches of Chilly Stew for easy lunch the next day 😉 Chilly Stew Ingredients 1lb Cooked Ground Turkey 2 1/2 C diced tomatoes 1/2 C Salsa 1 can Black Beans 1/2… [Read More]
Seafood Bowtie Pasta
I LOVE this quick and easy seafood bowtie pasta meal! And YES, you can be fit and trim AND eat pasta! Seafood Bowtie Pasta Ingredients 1/2 cup Cooked Bowtie Pasta 3 oz raw Shrimp 2 oz Imitation Crab meat 1 tsp Grated Parmesan 1 cup cooked Broccoli Directions Cook pasta according to direction on package…. [Read More]
Apple Crescents
Oh my goodness! I LOVE these little apple crescents yumminess!! They are sooo easy to make! Top the apple crescents with ice cream for those extra calorie days 😉 Apple Crescents Ingredients: 2 large apples chopped 1 tube refrigerated crescents (aim for low fat and whole ingredients) 1/2 T chopped Walnuts Cinnamon to taste Directions:… [Read More]
Weird Food Combo – Over Easy Burger
Would you like Weird Food Combo? Try this easy recipe on for size. Sometimes, you just need to mix things up and make a weird food combo. ….One of the things that drives me crazy when I look up recipe ideas is that there are 9 million pics and tons of text AND advertisements BEFORE… [Read More]
Cranberry Raisin Sugar Cookies
Cranberry Raisin Cookies are good all year round! I tend to make these around the holidays but they are really good any time of the year. Yes! You can eat cookies and still be fit! Make up a batch of Cranberry Raisin Sugar Cookies today! Cranberry Raisin Sugar Cookies Ingredients 10 oz of Craisins and… [Read More]
Pumpkin Pancakes
I love this recipe!! I don’t think it even needs syrup! It’s a little high on the carbs but great for a Sunday breakfast! Pair with an egg white omlete and your good to go. If you have a comment feel free to respond below. Enjoy! Pumpkin Pancakes Prep Time: 20 Min Cook Time: 20… [Read More]
Mocha Ricotta Cream
Mocha Ricotta Cream Ingredients 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 packet sugar substitute (you know how I feel about sugar substitutes 🙂 so make the adjustment) Dash espresso powder 5 mini chocolate chips Directions Mix together the ricotta, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute in… [Read More]