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Soup season is back and you'll fall in love with this lasagna-inspired recipe.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband and I fell in love with this recipe for lasagna soup last season and it’s already on repeat for this...
Oct 5, 20241 min read


Turkey burgers topped with balsamic caramelized onions, arugula and wheat buns for the win.
By Julie Brinkley I’m preparing for my next marathon, so this recipe made with lean turkey and healthy carbs makes the perfect meal for...
Sep 24, 20241 min read


It’s crockpot season and this easy recipe for chicken bowls (or burritos) includes cream cheese for extra creaminess.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Crockpot season is upon us and this recipe for chicken burritos is an absolute favorite! It’s a variation on a...
Sep 22, 20241 min read


Fall in a bowl: This low-calorie apple pie Greek yogurt bowl is packed with protein and so, so good!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’ve got a sweet tooth and love a good fall-inspired dessert, this recipe for an apple pie Greek yogurt bowl...
Sep 19, 20241 min read


This mouth-watering recipe for beef enchilada skillet will make your family really happy. (I promise!)
By Julie Brinkley This easy recipe brings your favorite Mexican restaurant right to your home! It’s absolutely delicious and if...
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Chef and star of Food Network’s ‘Chopped’ opens Mexican cantina on campus of Tarleton State University.
TSU MEDIA RELATIONS Special to Beneath the Surface News Adobo Cantina by Chef Aarón Sánchez, a new campus Mexican food option partnering...
Sep 16, 20241 min read


Grilled pesto chicken and tomato kabobs are light, healthy and absolutely delish!
By Julie Brinkley If you still have a little summer in your step, this recipe for grilled pesto chicken and tomato kabobs is for you! ...
Sep 10, 20241 min read


This autumn grain bowl made with kale, apples and pecans will make you wish for falling leaves.
By JULIE BRINKLEY It’s not too early to begin preparations for fall and this recipe for an autumn grain bowl will have you pulling out...
Sep 3, 20241 min read


This iced coffee pick-me-up has become part of my daily diet. And it packs a ton of protein.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve become a barista. Every day around 2:30 p.m., I reach into the cabinet for a glass, fill it with ice and...
Aug 31, 20241 min read


A carb-friendly, protein-packed pizza bowl? Yes, please.
By Julie Brinkley If you are on a low carb, high protein journey, this recipe for a pizza bowl is for you. This “un-crusted” pizza is...
Aug 27, 20241 min read


Make this delicious Greek-inspired dish with ALDI’s Never Any sausage. (Each link has 140 calories, 13 grams of protein.)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m becoming a big fan of ALDI , especially the supermarket’s Never Any chicken sausage, which I discovered, of...
Aug 25, 20241 min read


Let’s build a Mediterranean grain bowl.
By Julie Brinkley The first in my series of “bowl” recipes is this delicious Mediterranean dish that includes fresh and healthy...
Aug 20, 20241 min read


A farewell to the Paris Olympics: Chicken pot pie with a French twist.
By Julie Brinkley If you need a little comfort in your life, it’s time to make a chicken pot pie. This recipe for a comfort classic...
Aug 13, 20242 min read


No mixing, stirring or whipping required to make this sweet potato pizza.
By Julie Brinkley My favorite kind of recipes are ones that include healthy ingredients that come together quickly and easily. ...
Aug 6, 20241 min read


What to do with all those garden cucumbers? Make this simple summer side dish.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The VB’s second annual garden got off to an ok start, then petered out mid-season. The jalapenos, radishes and herbs...
Jul 30, 20241 min read


Loaded cabbage steaks give all the feels of a delicious baked potato. I’ve already made them twice this week.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I love a big baked potato topped with cheesy goodness, bacon bits, sour cream and chives. But I usually take a hard...
Jul 23, 20241 min read


High protein, high fiber cottage cheese quiche quesadilla is my new favorite lunch.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Daughter’s wedding day is less than eight weeks away, so I’m serious about getting these last few pounds off....
Jul 21, 20241 min read


Summer cooking: Fresh, refreshing salmon tacos with mango salsa.
By Julie Brinkley It’s scorching in Texas, which makes cooking a drag. But this recipe for refreshing salmon tacos topped with mango...
Jul 16, 20241 min read


This Tuscan chicken dish includes pasta made from chickpeas. And it was delish.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m always on the hunt for high-protein, low carb foods so when I stumbled upon Banza pasta, I had to place an...
Jul 13, 20241 min read


If you like pizza, you’ll love this one made with a chicken-based crust!
By Julie Brinkley Admit it, you’re craving pizza. I’ve shared this recipe with you before because it’s a summer favorite. This fun,...
Jul 9, 20241 min read


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