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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Blueberry Overnight Oat and Yogurt Parfaits
A delicious breakfast in a convenient jar to bring on the go, or to eat at home: Blueberry Overnight Oat and Yogurt Parfaits. These jars do not have to be reheated before eating; simply pull…
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Cranberry Baked Oatmeal
Cranberry Baked Oatmeal is a delightful breakfast for the holiday season: tart cranberries top a sweet baked oatmeal, flavored with your favorite holiday spices of cinnamon, vanilla and clove. This cranberry baked oatmeal recipe is…
Southwestern Chicken and Rice Skillet
Southwestern Chicken and Rice Skillet is packed with protein, veggies, whole grains, and most importantly, flavor. Simmered with Southwestern spices and tossed with corn kernels, scallions and cilantro, this one pan skillet meal is family-friendly…
Breakfast Recipes
Beef & Pork Recipes
Chicken & Turkey Recipes
Pasta Recipes
Seafood Recipes
Sweet Recipes
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!