Howdy!
Here’s the truth…I am not naturally fit or thin and I don’t naturally reach for vegetables. I am not a chef, but I’m good at assembling ingredients. I put in the work. I believe in feeling and looking my best — but not compromising! Here you will find good ingredients (think clean comfort food), real wellness, made fun! Let’s LIVE WELL!
(Progress, not perfection, baby)
Latest and Greatest!
Mashed Potato Waffles
When you have small kids, there always seems to be some mash in the fridge. These re-purpose those not-so-exciting day-old leftovers into savory, delicious, nutrient-packed waffles. You won’t want to feed these to your kids. They’re so good.
Blender Spinach + Banana Pancakes
This 5-Minute pancake recipe is a time-saving, quick, healthy option for those days when time is working against you. There is zero need to resort to frozen waffles that lack nutrition as these can also be batch cooked and frozen and popped into a toaster!
Canned Tuna Nicoise
The most photograph friendly salad there ever was. Who needs fresh tuna when you have canned? Blue Harbor Wild Albacore Tuna is sustainably caught and MSC certified – you know you are eating 100% sustainable and traceable fish from populations that will remain productive and healthy for generations to come. Use your heart with this recipe and serve a crowd!
Fancy Fish Sticks
Here is a new weeknight dinner hero! Fancy Fish Sticks! Same recipe, a different cut of fish, everyone is happy. These go from frozen to air-fryer or oven, so make a big batch ahead of time. (As seen in Table Magazine)
Southwest Salmon Cakes
These Blue Harbor Salmon patties are literally a showstopper – they are some of my BEST WORK EVER! They are perfect for real prep and a different take on your regular protein! Did I mention it’s canned salmon?
Chicken Thigh, Cabbage & Mushroom Lettuce Cups
This were an accidental success — like most of my recipes. I needed to clear out some veg, had some chicken thighs defrosted, and always have yummy herbs and pickled onions on hand. These can be served as lettuce cups, or as a bowl and are GREAT for meal prep
Tuna “Butter” Board
Move on over butter board – make room for the TUNA BOARD! High protein, creamy, delicious, and a quick, easy snack for entertaining – or just eating!
CURRY TUNA LETTUCE CUPS
These are a lean, protein-packed machine of a lunch (or dinner)! They travel well and taste delicious! Make them ahead for some easy meal prep also!
Thanksgiving Salad
— because every bite is like a bite of Thanksgiving dinner. Cancel the whole thing. Let’s just have this salad except for stuffing. We need stuffing.
Burger Bowls
BURGER BOWLS BUT MAKE THEM POWERFUL ? ? Move over fast-food burgers, these burger bowls are filled with amazing ingredients without the guilt. So freaking delish.
Blackened Veggie Taco Bowls
The only instruction is to roast your favorite veggies + black beans in my blackening spice mix (recipe on my website) — the black beans get yummy and crispy, and with warm rice and crisp fresh veggies, this bowl is a winner. Oh, and I use the primal kitchen buffalo sauce + my everyday dressing. DIG IN.
The Junie Salad
Named after its mother restaurant, Junes All Day in Austin, TX! 6 ingredients. Minimal prep or anything required. Just assembling good ingredients, and voila.