By Allison Frahn The smell of cinnamon just makes me smile. Walking past a bakery that is baking with cinnamon just lights up my soul. It reminds of me of family, the holidays, that special breakfast treat that would be waiting for me some mornings…such wonderful nostalgia. If you can relate, then you’re going … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn If you have ever eaten at a Turkish restaurant before, you might have come across something called Sulu Kofte. This is a meatball and potato stew in a rich and flavorful tomato broth. It’s so tasty, that it inspired me to create my own version that I could eat regularly, when … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn In having conversations with people throughout the years, the biggest issues that people face when it comes to their struggles with eating healthier are: 1.) they believe that healthy food doesn’t taste good, and 2.) they don’t do well with portion control. Both are understandable and are some of the very … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn If you got served shrimp or grits for breakfast, it might be safe to assume that you would be in one of the southern states. Well, what if you got served both?! Shrimp and Grits is a very popular dish in the south and can be made a variety of ways. … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn How does this sound to you when it comes to a snack? Delicious, boost of energy, great for on-the-go, only minutes to prepare. Great; I thought so! These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss Balls are all that and more. These yummy treats are perfect to throw in your bag for a … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn Whether you are limiting your carbohydrate intake or not, I hope that you find this recipe as adorable as I did! The avocado becomes a low-carb alternative to a typical bread-based bun for this breakfast sandwich (and I will eat breakfast for any meal of the day). If you’re not doing keto, … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn I am such a huge fan of crumb cake, crumb donuts, crumb pie…pretty much anything with crumbs and it’s instantly better for me! Well, if you didn’t already know, the basis of crumbs is essentially butter and sugar. While it’s okay for me to treat myself occasionally, I choose to not … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn There’s nothing like a big hearty bowl of creamy soup to warm your body and soul during a chilly day. If you agree but are thinking that it will go against the goals that you’ve set for yourself to eat healthier, think again! Normally creamy soup bases are made with high … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn Cake for breakfast? Absolutely! Especially when it’s a cake that you can eat without an ounce of guilt. Why? This gluten-free Banana Chip Protein Cake is not your typical sugar filled, high fat, high calorie cake. No, this cake gets its sweetness from bananas and sugar-free substitutes. If you’re sensitive to … SEE MORE

  By Allison Frahn A combination of the simplest ingredients can provide a flavor sensation that is better than expected. That’s what happened here with my Asian Seared Flank Steak Salad. I wasn’t anticipating steak, cucumbers, and carrots to create such a delicious dish, but they do when prepared a particular way to achieve certain … SEE MORE