Mango Ginger Smoothie

This week I enjoyed a steady diet of milkshakes, smoothies, and soup. Yes, that’s right people, I got my wisdom teeth out! While the milkshakes were certainly delicious, I think I would have rather not had any, and avoided the chipmunk cheeks, soreness, and inability to chew pizza altogether! Luckily, after a bit of advice…

Fluffy Chia Seed Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes are one of my favorite things to make. The first time I discovered the ultimate homemade pancake-fluff was after creating the recipe for these Hearty Banana Nut Pancakes. Of course, this recipe relied on whipped egg whites folded in to create the light, fluffy texture, which while yielding a perfect pancake, can be…

Healthier Mac & Cheese in a Mug

The first thing I knew how to make as a kid was Mac & Cheese. Of course, I’m not talking the bread crumbs, three-cheese grandmother-style mac and cheese you only have once or twice a year. I’m talking Kraft Mac & Cheese. Actually, to be more accurate I’m talking Great Value Mac & Cheese; I…

The Ultimate Healthy Grilled Cheese

When I was a kid, one of my very favorite foods were grilled cheeses. And trust me when I tell you: I could eat them every day of my life. And, in fact, did every summer. I would top a slice of multigrain bread with two slices of American cheese (aka orange-colored plastic) and another…

Homemade Potato Wedges

I’m not a huge fan of French fries.    I know, considering I’m an American Teenager this basically makes me an anomaly. In fact, it’s not the taste of the French fries I don’t like, but the greasy aftertaste. And the insanely high sodium levels.  Meaning, while I don’t like fast food French fries, I’m…