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
One Pot Sausage, Shrimp and Rice
One pot sausage, shrimp and rice is a dish reminiscent of Jambalaya. Everything cooks in one pot and comes together so easily; the flavors build on each other as each component cooks. Smoky turkey kielbasa,…
Semi-Homemade Teriyaki Chicken Box
When it comes to making meals, sometimes taking shortcuts is the answer. Whether its for a quick and easy dinner for the family or an easy meal prep lunch for the week, combining homemade ingredients…
One Pot Rigatoni in Pink Sauce
I love any pasta dish in a pink sauce, which is essentially a tomato sauce mixed with cream to create a beautiful orangey-pink colored sauce. When my cousin Ricardo came to visit us from Italy…
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!