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
On the Blog
Lump Crab and Avocado Salad
Lump crab and avocado salad makes a delicious appetizer, or a light but filling main course when paired with potatoes and a vegetable. It also makes a fun lunch! Lump crab meat is mixed with…
Mediterranean Shrimp and Veggie Skewers
These Mediterranean Shrimp and Veggie Skewers are the perfect easy meal for grilling season. Flavorful marinades make these grilled skewers anything but boring. Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and red onion are skewered and then drizzled with…
Classic Chicken Salad with Herbs
This is your classic, flavorful chicken salad, but lightened up. Classic Chicken Salad with Herbs has the simplicity of a classic mayo-based chicken salad, but the addition of fresh herbs kicks it up a notch…
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!