I was on a “staycation” last week,
not cooking, not tablescaping, not entertaining...
Using these first few weeks of January to recharge
I have been catching up on doing my favorite things
like getting back to drawing every day for
the Doodlewash January challenge
DD requested needlepoint stockings for herself and husband NG
She wants an angel on hers and a Santa on his
I have to get going quickly to have them stitched and finished by next Christmas,
It looks like it will be Christmas around here all year long
Fa la la!
HHjr has been cooking like crazy,
so I’m a little behind on my recipe bucket list this month
Today I’d like to reshare some of my favorite not guilty recipes
to start off 2020 in a healthy way!
Need an appetizer or a nibble?
Try these fast & cheesy zucchini bites
Craving pizza?
Try this all veggie pizza with a zucchini crust
Salads are always a great choice for a light meal,
but they don’t have to be boring,
Try some new combinations!
Broccoli Carrot Slaw with Yogurt Dressing
Kale & Citrus Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Grilled Romaine Salad with Pears, Brussels & Bleu
Are you missing pasta and mac and cheese?
This lightened up version is a little less guilty
Potato chips and salty snacks are hard to give up,
Try these amazing microwave potato chips!
No Guilt Microwave Potato Chips
What’s for dinner?
How about a bowl full of irresistible roasted veggies,
an easy sheet pan dinner
Or a casserole full of zoodles and stir fried vegetables
You can control the amount of sauce and cheese, or just have them plain
How about some grilled blacked shrimp?
Yes please!
Blackened Lemon Shrimp Skewers
Lettuce Wraps are always a good choice
These are so tasty you won’t miss the bread!
Blueberry Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Romaine Wraps with Bacon, Blue Cheese, Cranberries and Pecans
Dessert?
You don’t have to skip dessert!
Spread apple slices with almond butter and sprinkle coconut,
sliced almonds, cranberries, raisins
or a chocolate chip or two on top
Or make this Cannoli Dip~
Made with low fat ricotta and whipped cream cheese,
it tastes like cheesecake with a lot less fat and calories
Next week I hope to play with our new Instant Pot
and make some other things on the January Paint Bucket
AND!!
Be sure to stop by Wednesday for the
5th Anniversary of the Tales of the Traveling Tote
with a Fabulous MacKenzie-Childs Giveaway!!!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Love Your Creativity What’s for Dinner?
Between Naps on the Porch, Make it Pretty Monday
Turn About Tuesday Celebrate Your Story, You’re the Star
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Home Matters