By Allison Frahn Eggplant is naturally a very healthy vegetable but depending upon the preparation it can easily become a high-calorie meal. In addition, eggplant is highly absorbent so if you prepare it with a lot of oil or high fat ingredients, it will soak it all up. If you like Italian food and eggplant, … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn In the morning, it’s nice to have healthy options available for a quick grab and go breakfast, especially if we are crunched for time or must get an earlier than usual start to our day. Some great options are protein muffins, breads, scones, and things of that sort that you can make … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn I know that there are a ton of people out there that are making attempts to eat healthier, but still want to use more “real” versus artificial ingredients, especially if they are serving to their children. The good news is that you can do both. With that, you would just substitute a … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn I am such a huge fan of sweet and salty food combinations – so I happen to love chicken & waffles! The only downside to this southern treat (which has now permeated the country) is that can typically contain a lot of excess fat and calories. So, I decided to recreate it … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn It’s going to be warming up soon, so while it’s still cold let’s enjoy a nice hearty bowl of beef stew! This dish is super easy to make, as after a little preparation, it basically cooks itself in a crock pot (if you prefer to use a Dutch oven or a standard … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn If you want to indulge in a rich, gooey grilled cheese sandwich from time to time – you should! Don’t stress about it, just enjoy it and maybe just choose healthier options for the balance of the day. However, if you don’t want to splurge, you could always treat yourself to a … SEE MORE