Easy Dinners

Happy November—aka National Diabetes Awareness Month! I took this picture of me…

💙Happy November💙—aka National Diabetes Awareness Month! I took this picture of me and my new “accessories” 5 years ago after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Every day with type 1 is a challenge, a victory, a science experiment, and a reminder that I can do anything I put my mind to.

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Low carb spaghetti SQUASH-KE’S!! These taste incredibly close to the real thing …

Low carb spaghetti SQUASH-KE’S!! These taste incredibly close to the real thing and I’m too excited about it! Less than TWO carbs per latke?!? My Chanukahs are forever changed 😋 Ingredients: Spaghetti squash (cooked in microwave) Egg whites Diced yellow onion Grated Parmesan Oil of choice Salt + Pep to taste . .

Dinner inspo for this cozy December night. Spiralized summer squash bathing in …

Dinner inspo for this cozy December night. Spiralized summer squash bathing in a luxurious sauce made from winter squash! Is there a squash lover’s anonymous? Asking for a friend… Recipe: 1 small zucchini spiralized 60g pumpkin purée 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 small shallot Dash of nutmeg Salt & pep to taste Optional parm for serving *Throw everything except zucchini into a saucepan and stir until stock is reduced. Stir in zoodles until everything is coated and hot (do not…

How cute is she?!? If you’re looking for a last minute, healthy(ish), and festiv…

How cute is she?!? If you’re looking for a last minute, healthy(ish), and festive dessert for tomorrow—this personal pumpkin pie is IT. Whipped this up on a whim with ingredients I had lying around and it far exceeded my expectations 😋🥧 Ingredients: -Pre-made mini graham cracker pie crusts (or crush up some grahams with your liquid fat of choice) -80g pumpkin purée -1 egg -1/6 cup unsweetened almond milk -1/6 cup sugar free liquid sweetener of choice (I used maple…

Fall salads >>> summer salads?? If you’re looking for a festive and healthy Than…

Fall salads >>> summer salads?? If you’re looking for a festive and healthy Thanksgiving side, this my friends IS IT! Get yourself some purple kale, roasted honey-nut squash, apples, pecans, and feta and you’ll be truly thankful 😊🦃🍁 . . . .

This weather called for some baked goods! Finally tried the gluten free pumpki…

This weather called for some baked goods! Finally tried the simplemills gluten free pumpkin muffin mix that’s been sitting in my pantry forever and it did not disappoint! Made with clean, lower carb ingredients and I swear you can’t taste the difference. . . .

Let me introduce you to the spaghetti squash crusted quiche-AKA my new favorite …

Let me introduce you to the spaghetti squash crusted quiche-AKA my new favorite way to eat eggs!! Whipped up this bad boy using egg whites, sautéed kale, pancetta, some parm on the top, and of course spaghetti squash I had leftover from dinner! **Pro-tip: cook your spaghetti squash in the microwave. Just pierce the skin a few times and heat in 5 min increments, turning as you go. This usually takes me 3 rounds of 5 minutes depending on the…

Exploring pumpkin’s savory side with this pumpkin turkey chili ! This is everyth…

Exploring pumpkin’s savory side with this pumpkin turkey chili 🍁🎃🦃! This is everything I love about fall in a bowl—comforting, spicy, warming, and nutritious! Paired this with traderjoes pumpkin tortilla chips (because duh) and I was in heaven! Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 can fire roasted tomatoes 1 can pumpkin purée 1 can black beans 1 onion 1-3 poblano peppers (depending on how spicy you like it 🔥🔥🔥) 1 Tbs chili powder 1 Tbs cumin 1 tbs garlic…

Fall=SQUASH for every meal!! The delicata is my personal fav and way less intimi…

Fall=SQUASH for every meal!! 🍂🍁The delicata is my personal fav and way less intimidating than some other squashes to hack up yourself! PLUS you can totally eat the skin, which gives it a nice texture when roasted 😋.