This blog post is sponsored by Ajinomoto. Written 100% by me. My family and I have been enjoying MSG in our food for years. From our favorite ranch dressing to chicken noodle soup. I’m excited to be partnering with Ajinomoto, manufacturer of MSG, to bring...

This all-in-one chicken pad Thai recipe will satisfy your pad Thai noodle craving while delivering plenty of protein and fresh produce. Fresh California Avocados are in peak season March through September, making this the perfect light dinner to enjoy during warmer months or any...

Potatoes as Mother Nature intended are nutritious, with fiber, vitamin C and potassium, but not when fried in the partially hydrogenated oils (aka trans fat) found at many fast food joints. These potatoes get their crispiness from oven frying, accomplished by coating lightly in...

There’s no need to call for pizza delivery when you can have these flatbreads ready to eat in under 30 minutes. You get to nosh on 2 generous slices of this pizza for only 150 calories and 2 grams of saturated fat. Or if...

Sponsored post I love a good breakfast casserole, but not the dose of greasy saturated fat from butter and sausage found in traditional recipes. In this version, I add the flavor back in with earthy scallions, spinach and garlic-and-herb seasoning. Two of these mini casseroles...

  Sponsored post Each week I hard-boil a batch of eggs for a weekday morning quick source of high-quality protein for my husband, 3-year-old and myself. Typically I season my quartered egg with olive oil, salt and pepper, and enjoy it with a side of toast...

Coconut oil can substitute for butter in some recipes  There are two schools when it comes to coconut oil: the lovers and the haters. As I continue to sift through information, I fall somewhere in the middle. The pros of coconut oil are that it’s...

 Quinoa, spices pat into a tasty vegetarian burger Breaking news: My husband agreed to eat one vegetarian meal per week. Upon hearing his statement, I had to act quickly. But why cook quinoa in plain water when you can cook it in delicious vegetable broth?...

Clean Eating Buffalo Chicken Breast Skillet Dripping Buffalo sauce. Crispy chicken skin. Creamy bleu cheese dressing. Crunchy celery sticks. I crave this heavenly combination, especially during football season, but am glad to partake any time of the year. At least in my mind. While I...

Fresh wild Alaskan salmon season runs spring through October, so this omega-3-rich fish graces my menu often during this time of year. Wild salmon has a cleaner taste than farm-raised Atlantic, is healthier for ocean life, and doesn’t contain worrisome levels of PCBs (polychlorinated...