Author: Lily

Let’s talk about something almost everyone does — especially late at night, in sweatpants, while wondering why nothing seems to be working. You open Instagram. Or TikTok. Or ChatGPT. You type in: “Best meal plan for weight loss” “Hormone balancing foods” “What to eat for thyroid health” Suddenly you’re swimming in answers. AI-generated meal plans. Influencer grocery hauls. Before‑and‑after photos. Conflicting advice. Strong opinions. Zero context. And for a moment, it feels productive. But here’s the honest question we need to ask: If access to information alone worked… wouldn’t you already feel better by now? The problem isn’t lack of…

A still creamy, but lighter take on the beloved Italian-American classic! This healthy chicken marsala recipe delivers deep, woodsy mushroom flavor and a rich Marsala wine sauce without the heaviness of restaurant versions. The Chicken Marsala Recipe That Finally Convinced Me to Love Mushrooms For most of my life, I was a vocal mushroom hater. Not just indifferent, opposed. My objection was textural, but after moving to the Pacific Northwest, where mushrooms are all around, I stopped focusing on their texture and learned to appreciate their flavor, especially in recipes like Chicken Marsala. Mushrooms taste like the forest itself: deep…

Every spring one of the things I look forward to most is getting back in the garden and yard. Living in a warmer climate I’m able to do a lot outside, but there are certain tasks that need done in the spring. Here’s what’s on my garden to-do list this spring to prep everything for the summer and beyond.  My gardening approach may look different than someone in a colder climate. Wherever you live though, there are certain gardening tasks that are helpful to do before warm weather planting. The yard may need cleaning up, garden equipment replaced, and soil…

These Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs are an easy no-bake Easter treat made with just a few simple ingredients! A healthier version of Reese’s eggs that are gluten-free and refined sugar-free! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Save If there is one Easter treat that disappears instantly in our house, it’s these Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs. They have that classic creamy peanut…

How fun are these Easter bird’s nests? This recipe uses sliced almonds and roasted pistachios instead of chow mein noodles, so these candies are a more wholesome treat than many other options. They taste similar to Bark Thins, if you’ve tried their nutty options. Add a sprinkle of crushed green pistachio and flaky salt for extra flavor and a more realistic nest look! These gourmet nests are easy to make. Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, you can make a dozen in under 20 minutes (including 10 minutes in the refrigerator). I know these nests will become a tradition at our…

This is a quick and easy, fudgey sugar free keto mug brownie recipe that makes just 2 servings! This is an exclusive keto recipe from my new book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet! This keto brownie recipe can be enjoyed on a keto diet or low carb diet at just 4 g net carbs per serving. Keto Brownie Mug Cake If you’ve got a sweet tooth and want a quick fix that won’t derail your goals, this low carb keto mug brownie is about to become your go-to. It’s rich, fudgy brownie perfection made in a microwave-safe mug in just…

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right… You’re eating healthier.You’re trying to stay active.You’re paying attention to what you put in your body. And yet the scale barely moves. Or worse — it moves in the wrong direction. If you’ve ever had that moment where you think, “What is wrong with me?” I want you to hear this clearly: There is nothing wrong with you. What most people don’t realize is that weight loss is rarely just about food or exercise. In fact, the number on the scale is often just the visible part of something much deeper…

This shrimp scampi recipe is a classic Italian seafood dish. Succulent shrimp are quickly sautéed and then sauced with a luscious mixture of garlic, lemon, butter, white wine, and olive oil. Traditionally served over pasta or with crusty bread, this garlic butter shrimp recipe feels fancy but comes together in 30-minutes. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond This 30-Minute Shrimp Scampi Recipe is My Busy Weeknight Dinner Go-To As a busy working mom of two, I’m a big fan of shrimp recipes—I’ve shared more than 50 of them here! Shrimp is my go-to weeknight secret because it cooks so fast. I always…

Bindi Irwin, the wildlife conservationist and daughter of the late Steve Irwin, recently shared a raw account of her health battles. She revealed that doctors had cut out 50 lesions caused by endometriosis from her body over the past three years. This condition brought indescribable, inescapable pain that tested her limits. Bindi also underwent surgeries for a chocolate cyst, an appendectomy, and hernia repair. Through her story, she calls for greater awareness of endometriosis, a disease impacting 190 million women worldwide. Diagnosis often drags on for years, leaving many in silent suffering. Her openness spotlights a hidden struggle many face.What…

This rich, creamy, flavor-packed corn chowder with bacony crumbles is a super satisfying, one-bowl dinner. My four key techniques take it over the top, making it the best chowder you’ll ever taste! gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free options) It’s chowder time. I had a bunch of corn that my sister gave me, so I decided to make this corn chowder recipe. This is my favorite corn chowder! It’s Creamy and dreamy, it’s packs so much flavor and texture, it’s hearty and budget friendly! There are a few special things I do to level up this vegan corn chowder. First, I cook…