Perfect Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries! (The trick is corn starch!!)

Perfect Sweet Potato Oven Fries!  The trick is corn starch!

I make oven baked sweet potato fries often, but they are always really soft.  Even though they still taste good that way I’ve been looking for ways to get them a bit crispier without frying them.  I saw a few recipes … Continue reading 

Brown Butter Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Lightened Up Brown Butter Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Talk about southern comfort food.  I saw this in my Cooking Light holiday issue and knew I had to make it for Thanksgiving.  My mom and I whipped these up together and everyone loved them so much that they will … Continue reading 

Moroccan Shrimp with Spinach

Moroccan Shrimp with Spinach (Easy, Quick, Healthy, Packed with Flavor!)

My friend Renee and I cook together pretty often (check out our skinny broccoli mac & cheese here!), and she found this delicious and healthy recipe on Pinterest that we couldn’t wait to try out.  We cooked it this past weekend and it … Continue reading 

Parmesan Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Lemon Zest

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I just love love love potatoes.  Sweet potatoes have more nutrients than white potatoes so they are my potato of choice.  These parmesan roasted bites are bursting with sweet and savory flavors and they get wonderfully crispy. The touch of … Continue reading 

Skinny Parmesan Breaded Chicken & Balsamic Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto

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So, this is one of the tastiest chicken dishes I’ve ever made.  Seriously.  This recipe (and of course this one) are in regular rotation now.  The chicken is really simple to make, you just dip it in a mixture of … Continue reading 

Arugula Parmesan Prosciutto Salad with the Easiest Homemade Dijon Dressing

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I’m obsessed with arugula. I eat it in salads and put it in sandwiches, pasta and always on top of pizza.  Here’s a delicious, low-fat salad that’s perfect for an easy lunch or to serve when entertaining.  I scarfed this … Continue reading 

Perfect Baked Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup & Cinnamon

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Nothing says fall like sweet potatoes, cinnamon, maple syrup and warm comfort food.  Put all those things together and you get the perfect fall treat.  These are sweet, warm, rich and guilt-free all at the same time.  Enjoy them alone … Continue reading 

Dijon Maple Roasted Chicken Breasts with Fresh Rosemary

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I’ve been seeing this recipe on Pinterest for quite a while now, and it’s called World’s Best Chicken. I ignored it at first, assuming yes it would be delicious but likely drenched in butter and other forms of fat. After … Continue reading