Hey guys! I’m excited to share with you my experience at the Terranea Resort last weekend during a food blogging retreat with these lovely ladies – from left to right, Nikki, Megan, Lauren, Ashley, (me,) Liz, Amelia, and Lindsay! Big blogging conferences are a great way to meet people you’ve known virtually for years face to face but, as an introvert, they’re…a lot. That’s why I get excited about any chance to meet fellow food bloggers in a more intimate setting, like our Eat, Sea, Retreat hosted by the gorgeous Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California....

Published 8/25/2023 This nourishing slow cooker sweet potato Mexican quinoa is one of our favorite slow cooker recipes. Naturally gluten free and vegan, this one-pot meal is made with protein-packed quinoa, beans, sweet potatoes, and spices. It sounds like a simple ingredient list, but let me tell you – the combination of everything is just so delicious! It’s easy, too! Simply add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker, cover, and let the slow cooker do it’s thing....

Confession: my friends and I were regulars at all the chains in high school. TGI Fridays, Carlos o’Kelly’s, CHILI’S – nothing was safe! I re-created Chili’s spicy, slightly-thick bowls of Chicken Tortilla Soup many years ago, and am back with another copycat recipe that I used to order there on the regular: Southwestern Chopped Salad (though they call theirs Sante Fe Chicken Salad.) Regardless of what you’re calling it, this salad is still stuffed with all the same tasty ingredients!...

Published 6/25/2024 I am a firm believer that BBQ ribs that combine savory and sweet flavors are the BEST kind of ribs out there. And these ribs are exactly that 🥰🥰 They combine smoky and charred flavors with the bold, sweet, and savory flavors of Asian sauces and spices. These sticky sesame garlic ribs are always a hit with the family and are perfect for cookouts, parties, or just a delicious weeknight dinner....

I have something slightly controversial to say but I’m just going to say it: I dislike — nay, loathe — chunky beef stew. The aversion is a result of being served a few too many pot roasts with dry meat and soggy vegetables as a kid (sorry Mom!) Unfortunately beef stew became guilty by association and was lumped into the “hard pass” recipe category for many years. Thrilled to say we’ve got a work around and that the ingredients in my Stove Top Beef Stew are not only easily scooped up with a spoon (keep your knives, pot roast!...

We were hit by a cold snap this week! 56 degrees in the middle of August had me reaching for my #blackfleece and dressing Lincoln in jeans for the first time in months. He was so confused and kept pulling on the legs every couple of minutes like, how did my shorts grow overnight? It was so sad yet hilarious at the same time! Maybe you had to be there....

We finally got a glimpse of spring this weekend! Saturday was too windy to do much of anything outside, but Sunday was sunny and in the 70s so Ben and I took Lincoln to his first “pup pup” aka miniature golf course for some outdoor fun. He was totally into it for the first 6-7 holes then was more interested in the landscaping and water traps than anything else. It was a good time, and MAN was it nice being out in the warm sunshine but…we were glad his admission was free....

Published 11/30/2022 • Updated 7/17/2023 Do you love eggs as much as we do? Check out some of our other healthy breakfast ideas that include baked eggs, poached eggs, healthy oatmeal recipes, and tasty smoothie recipes! The Easiest Frittata Recipe The key to making the perfect frittata is to keep it simple. You don’t have to make a crust when you are making a frittata (that’s a quiche), which makes making a frittata a bit easier....

My husband and and I recently watching a National Geographic series called “Live Free or Die.” The show follows 5 individuals who’ve chosen to “re-wild” themselves, aka leave the modern world behind in favor of living off the grid. Watching the show covered in blankets against the chill of the AC and with a bowl of ice cream in my hand, I couldn’t help think there was no way I could hack it....

Published 7/13/2021 Best Summer Cocktails Summertime and the living is easy. Make yourself a cocktail and enjoy the weather! We love beer and wine, but in summer, we love summer cocktails. They’re light, fruity, fresh, and easy to make. Whether you’re a vodka drinker, or like tequila, gin, or rum, we have so many delicious cocktails on Fit Foodie Finds perfect for all. Summer cocktails are all about easy drinking and this typically means hard alcohol + fruit juice + simple syrup....

Cheesecake is something that I always wanted to make in my Instant Pot but was scared to try. After waiting for a long time, I finally decided to make it. After a few trials, I was able to cook this perfect and delicious cheesecake. Ube or purple sweet potato has been popular recently. People are making all sorts of things like Ube Ice Cream, Ube Coconut Balls, etc. So I thought, wouldn’t it be cool if I make cheesecake using purple sweet potato....

One of the most common post requests I’ve received over the years is how to eat healthy on a budget (psst! if you ever have a post request, I am all ears!) and I figured now was as good a time as any to share my best tips and tricks for being able to afford healthy groceries at the store, especially because fresh produce is so abundant and inexpensive in the summertime....

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Published 9/19/2016 • Updated 1/24/2024 These make-ahead breakfast burritos are the perfect way to start your day because they’re packed with both protein and fiber for a filling breakfast! I love that you can make these burritos ahead of time and freeze them for when you really need them. My husband loves when I have these stashed in the freezer when there’s “nothing to eat” because all you have to do is defrost them and you’re ready to rock....

Raise your hand if you feel personally victimized by the oatmeal pouch variety pack you were given to choose from for breakfast each morning as a kid? I still have problems stomaching anything apple-cinnamon flavored. LOL. That said, trust me when I tell you that each whippy, perfectly-sweet and healthy bowl of Blueberry Banana-Nut Oatmeal will instantly change your mind about what oatmeal can and should be. Homemade Oatmeal in Minutes Full of heart-healthy oats and vitamin-rich berries and nuts, there’s no denying that loaded oatmeal is an awesome way to start the day....

Published 8/20/2023 • Updated 3/22/2024 These stuffed chicken breasts were inspired by a frozen stuffed chicken my mom used to buy when we were kids. I remember they were pre-baked and pre-packaged and all you had to do was thaw and bake them! They would ooze with cheese and were so tasty. These are a homemade, better-for-you variation of that frozen dinner. If you’re in a dinner rut, mix things up with this protein-packed stuffed chicken breast recipe....

There are a few things to be grateful for in terms of getting diagnosed with Celiac Disease, including eating fresher and healthier than ever before. Case in point: Cauliflower Fried Rice! I can say with 100% certainty that I would have never thought to swap regular white rice for CAULIFLOWER rice in my standard fried rice recipe had I not been diagnosed, but this is one healthy swap that I am totally here for....

Published 10/11/2019 • Updated 10/18/2023 We like to call this easy chicken enchilada casserole the “everything but the tortilla chicken enchilada casserole.” We ditched the soggy tortilla and swapped it with brown rice to make an extraordinary casserole that all will love! PS: 1 serving of this deliciousness has over 30g protein and is packed with lean protein and vegetables. SCORE! Everything Goes in Raw! The number one thing I love about this casserole is that everything goes in raw....

Published 9/26/2023 Homemade chili mac and cheese is such a nostalgic recipe and will always remind me of childhood dinners. You betcha this is a classic midwestern dish that will forever be a Fit Foodie favorite! There are two main ways to prepare “chili mac” – either by adding macaroni noodles into a classic chili recipe or mixing chili with mac and cheese and baking it casserole-style. Our chili mac recipe is a combination of our best mac and cheese recipe and our favorite beef chili recipe, mixed together, and baked in the oven....

Published 8/26/2024 • Updated 11/5/2024 Made with a soft blondie base, topped with a cream cheese frosting, and topped with cranberries and white chocolate, these bars have a piece of bliss in every bite! Starbucks always has such yummy snacks and treats!! They’ve inspired us to make these Cheesy Sous Vide Egg Bites, but now it’s time for a dessert recipe 😏 These copy cat Starbucks cranberry bliss bars are easy to make and perfectly sweet....