Balance
Moderation
Healthy living
Your favorite foods, lightened up.
Hello there!
My food philosophy is pretty simple – I’m all about eating what you love, but in moderation. To me, it’s all about balance. That’s what has kept this lifestyle sustainable for me.
Here you will find simple recipes with fresh ingredients that are lightened-up; but you won’t be able to tell! I promise.
I hope you enjoy browsing for family-friendly, healthy recipes for you and your loved ones to enjoy!
Steph
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Air Fried Pecan Crusted Chicken with Maple Honey Mustard
A great alternative to your standard breaded chicken breast, this air fried pecan crusted chicken with maple honey mustard is crispy and delicious. The perfect addition to a fall-inspired salad with crisp apple, crunchy pecans,…
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Pumpkin Spice Pancake Bake
When you are craving the flavors of fall and pumpkin spice everything, make this easy breakfast. It is family-friendly and kid-approved, but also a low calorie option and a great way to meal prep breakfast…
Lightened-Up Chili with Cornbread Topping
I always joke that my favorite part of chili is the cornbread, but I couldn’t be more serious! I love the combination of chili and cornbread, so to me, this recipe is a match made…
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Hi, I’m Steph! I am married and a mom of three young children, a boy and two girls all under the age of 5.
Here you’ll find healthy recipes by category, lots of lightened up comfort foods (burgers and pasta anyone?). But you’ll also find a lot of European influence in my cooking, as I often take our families’ recipes and rework them.
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Join the Queen of Meal Prep and lighten up your favorite foods!
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring! I’ve made it a goal to lighten up our most favorite recipes so the whole family will love them!
If you don’t love your meals… I want to help change that!