Banana Bread
Don't let those mushy bananas get you down, turn them into delicious banana bread!
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Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake w/ Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
This pumpkin olive oil cake is moist and delicious. It's got all the best elements of fall wrapped up in a yummy cake. Oh and it's super easy to make too!
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Megan’s Mean Green Smoothie
This green smoothie will start your day off right with a big serving of veggies! (Don't worry, the kids won't even notice.)
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Christa’s Chocolate Banana Protein Shake
I love starting my day with this breakfast protein shake. It fills me up, I feel less bloated, and it sets me on a path to make better choices throughout the day.
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Biscuit Recipe
Super versatile, these biscuits can be served with gravy for breakfast, as a side with dinner or with berries and whipped cream for dessert.
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crunchy on the outside and chewy in the middle – the perfect chocolate chip cookie!
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Hot Fudge Sauce
Drizzle it over ice cream, brownies, berries or pretty much anything. YUM
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Smashed Potatoes
The perfect side dish or snack while you're watching tv. These smashed and baked potatoes and buttery, crispy on the outside and totally delicious.
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Shepard’s Pie
Thompson brother (and family) favorite, easy weeknight dinner, all in one pan.
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High Protein Oatmeal
Delicious and nutritious, this high protein oatmeal will keep you full until lunch.
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Lentil Sausage Soup
Easy soup recipe, chock full of veggies and super yummy. Makes a boat load, like 4 quarts. Serves 8-10 adults.
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November 2022
Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner AKA Instant Pot Chicken Curry
My family liked this so much they asked for it to be on the weekly meal plan. Best part is it's Paleo/Whole 30 and all made in one pot for easy clean up. 10/10 would recommend, it's a winner, winner chicken dinner.
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October 2022
Slow Cooker Thai Basil Chicken Curry
My kitchen reno is underway so dinners are looking a little different around here. This slow cooker chicken curry is yummy. Served over microwaved rice with naan heated up in a skillet on my burner plate. Not bad, if I say so myself.
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Wacky Cake
It's national dessert day, so I thought it was time to share my fav chocolate cake recipe. My mom and my granny both make this and now I do. It's my go to for birthday cakes or when I need something fast and delicious. Fun fact: Wacky Cake is a chocolate cake with a simple vanilla frosting – this “wacky cake” recipe uses no butter, eggs or milk, was popular during WWII when rationing was prevalent.
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September 2022
Chocolate Zucchini Bread aka Chocolate Cake
Is your garden over producing zucchini like mine? This delicious zucchini cake is a wonderful break from the regular roasted veggies. Bonus: no one will know that there is zucchini in there unless you tell them!
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Mickee’s Asian Chicken Salad (W30)
My friend, Mickee shared this W30 recipe with me last summer. I made it and proceeded to eat the ENTIRE thing. Ooops! Perfect salad to keep on hand in the fridge for busy week day lunches and the dressing is to die for. Seriously, lick the bowl good.
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Dieter’s PB&J
I jokingly call this the dieter's PB&J, but you guys it's so good I kinda don't mind. Perfect light lunch or after school snack for the kids. I got this "recipe" from my friend Nicole. She is an aahhh-mazing cook and a nurse and health coach (focusing on performing arts peeps). She is a great follow for healthy recipes and life style. IG: @nicolejacobsontheatrern and her website is https://theatrern.com.
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August 2022
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Quick, easy and healthy this makes a great lunch or dinner and the leftovers are delish! W30 compliant for those keeping track.
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Sausage and Veggie Sheet Pan Supper
This is the easiest dinner you'll make all week. It's just sausage and veggies, makes great leftovers too!
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Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl
Check out this awesome Chipotle Bowl “dupe” from Recipe Runner (https://reciperunner.com). She has fantastic, easy, real food recipes.
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Anne’s favorite appetizer from Positano
This little dish could be an appetizer or lunch. It's fresh and yummy, the flavors and textures go together really well.
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July 2022
French Roasted Chicken w/ potatoes
This is an easy but time consuming recipe for baked chicken. It got 4 stars (one from each member of my family) and that NEVER happens!
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Summer Berry Tart
This is one of the easiest recipes you'll make all summer. It looks so impressive and tastes even better. It could be your new signature dish!
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June 2022
Watermelon Margarita
Ian is excited to make watermelon margaritas this weekend. Using fresh and seasonal ingredients of course. Stick a little flag in it and make it festive!
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Pesto
It's pesto season! Nothing says summer more than fresh, homemade pesto. Ready in 5 min or less.
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The Jennifer Aniston/Friend’s Salad
This salad has gone viral on the inter webs. We had to see if the hype was worth it. I mean it's a salad??? But it's good friends, it's really good!
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May 2022
Wok and Talk Fried Rice
Quick, yummy week night dinner that your kids (and you!) will love.
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Lunch Salad
I can't stop eating this salad (yes, you read that right). I've had it for lunch 3 days in a row!
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Salsa Verde Honey Lime Chicken
Perfect shredded chicken for tacos, salads, enchiladas, nachos…anything really!
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April 2022
Megan’s Mean Green Smoothie
This green smoothie will start your day off right with a big serving of veggies! (Don't worry, the kids won't even notice.)
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Moist and delicious coffee cake that you will be dreaming about.
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March 2022
Greek Sammies
Fast and flavorful these easy week night Greek sandwiches are a crowd please.
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Mrs. Olson’s Turkey Meatloaf
Healthy weeknight dinner, turkey meatloaf that is chock full of veggies (don't worry the kids won't mind).
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February 2022
Easy Weeknight Enchiladas
For your next Taco Tuesday, this recipe is a great alternative. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious!
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One Pan Roasted Potatoes Sausage and Peppers
Recipe shared in the 2/25/2022 Walk and Talk. Weight Watchers friendly!
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Chicken Broccoli and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
Recipe shared in the 2/25/2022 Walk and Talk. Weight Watchers friendly!
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Weight Watchers Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Recipe shared in the 2/25/2022 Walk and Talk. Weight Watchers friendly!
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Barbara’s Chicken Pot Pie
This recipe is a family favorite! It's a great weeknight dinner that can be easily prepped in 20 minutes and bakes for 30.
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Flourless Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Breakfast Muffin
From the 2/18/2022 Walk and Talk – Christa shared this as part of a healthy WW breakfast. Enjoy!
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