Although I only lived in New Orleans for 7 years as a child, I tend to gravitate toward spicy foods. When I wa

There are certain foods that don't last more than a few days in our house. As soon as we bring it into the hou

A healthy smoothie inspired by a cocktail? Although that might sound strange, I think it's a great way to enjo

This grilled fish recipe will help you turn 5 ingredients into a meal that you can serve in about 30 minutes.

During last year's #MoveHappy challenge, I shared a few smoothie recipes that were previously only available t

If you're a shellfish fan, you're probably a fan of steamed mussels. This is one of those dishes that I find m

Welcome back to Week 2 of the #MoveHappy challenge! I'm back in my normal routine after a week of diving on a

The first pescatarian recipe ever posted on FITaspire was a Lowcountry Shrimp Boil, an homage to my hometown n

When it comes to dinner in our house, Kirk has been wearing the chef's hat for quite some time. I'm a lucky la

Mmmmmm...waaaffles. Can you hear Homer Simpson saying that line?  One of the perfect breakfast meals! Not on

I like a fancy smoothie as much as anyone, but most days my smoothies are more basic than fancy. Don't misunde

For the past few months, I've been eating a lot of soup. This is one of those phases that I expect to pass, bu

It's been quite some time since I've felt inspired to get in the kitchen. I eat so much food right now with bu

Recipe for optimal recovery

For the past month, I seem to have misplaced my cooking mojo. Each week I say it's time to start meal planning

I actually created this recipe last summer for the Snack Out Loud Reinvent Your Recipe showdown. The recipe wa

Kirk and I have been on vacation for 12 days. 12 glorious days of family, snow, relaxation, snowboarding, knit

This weekend, our street held our first progressive dinner to celebrate the holidays. We had 3 host homes in t

It's Thanksgiving week! Our celebrations are well underway, as we had our first Thanksgiving dinner with Kirk'

Breakfast is fun. Especially on the weekend, when I wake of dreaming of something delicious. This weekend, I w

A few months ago I had a memorable dinner at a local restaurant. It wasn't really an entree that was on the me

Remember that apple recipe drought? I think it's officially over... I'm currently coaching my Mom and she comp

Buttery-white fish served with an apple-sage relish. Pairs well with any green vegetable, especially artichoke

There's something special about every season, but I do find something very special about Fall. We're a week in

This past Saturday, my grandfather passed away. He started to get sick about a month ago, but things went pret

We're back home after a wonderful few weeks in France and it's back to reality. That expression always sounds

A high protein, healthy breakfast that is easy to customize to fit your nutritional needs.

I spend a lot of time in the gym. Training for my second bikini competition, I’m at the gym 6 days a week to

Today is the LAST recipe creation week of Meatless Mondays from A-Z! This is such a bittersweet post, as I've

The last time we featured chocolate on Meatless Mondays from A-Z, I failed miserably. When I chose Xocolatl fo

I have to start with a confession. There is no watercress in this salad. Not only did I make multiple trips to

Guilt-free donuts that help you stick to your diet and enjoy a sweet treat. High protein, low-carb, and yummy!

Happy St Patrick’s Day! Not only is this a fun holiday, featuring one of my favorite colors (did you know my

A new twist on the mexican classic, stuffed with extra veggies and extra flavor.

A simple and healthy egg sandwich that you prep in the microwave, but still get a nice runny egg in the final

  When I come up with recipe ideas each week, I start by seeing if I can fit it into my nutrition plan fo