Quick and Easy

These quick and easy recipes take minimal time, and are great options to add to your mix for weekly meal plans no matter what your schedule is.

Easy Shrimp Creole

Easy Shrimp Creole

This delicious shrimp creole is one of my favorite recipes from growing up. A New Orleans classic, it is the ultimate one pot meal.  Perfect for entertaining, special occasions or just everyday!  Shrimp are simmered in a tomato sauce with the Holy Trinity of...

Simple Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta

Simple Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta

This is one of my favorite spring dishes! Asparagus is a great source of fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C and K. Shrimp is a great source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Simple Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta 1½ Pound fresh shrimp1 Pound Asparagus...

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pears

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pears

Sweet potatoes are high in the antioxidant beta-carotene, which is then converted into vitamin A once consumed. Pears are high in fiber, especially soluble fiber, which acts as a prebiotic to promote gut health. Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pears Sweet potatoes are high...

Tangerine Shrimp

Tangerine Shrimp

This dish is one of our favorites during the winter! Oranges are a great source of immune-boosting vitamin C and are the base of the marinade for this recipe. Shrimp is a great source of lean protein and may promote brain and heart health thanks to its omega-3 and...

Poinsettia Cocktail

Poinsettia Cocktail

This poinsettia cocktail is one of our favorites for the holiday season. It is made with just three simple ingredients and its lower in sugar than your typical cocktail because it is made with unsweetened cranberry juice. It's so light and refreshing! For a festive...

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

Using your slow cooker during a busy week is always a good idea. The prep for this chicken curry is as simple as combining the chicken and spices in your crockpot or slow cooker. Curry powder contains cucumin, a natural anti-inflammatory compound. Research shows that...

Vegetable Flatbread Pizza

Vegetable Flatbread Pizza

These veggie-packed flatbread pizzas make for a quick & easy lunch or dinner option. They also make for a great appetizer! Unlike your traditional pizza, these pizzas are packed with fiber from your veggies and whole grain goodness from your pita. Include whatever...

Carrot Ginger Soup

Carrot Ginger Soup

We seem to always have extra carrots on hand and this carrot ginger soup is the perfect way to use them up! In addition to being full of fall flavor, this soup is also packed with nutrients. Carrots contain vitamin A, an antioxidant that supports healthy vision. Even...

Crockpot Apple Butter

Crockpot Apple Butter

This is one of my all time favorite ways to use up leftover apples during the fall and winter! I like to spread this apple butter on toast, muffins and sandwiches. I also love swirling it into yogurt at breakfast and adding it to a cheese board when entertaining. The...