The Biggest Loser Tortilla Pizza

If anyone knows me well...they know I am a HUGE Biggest Loser fan!  In recent seasons they have brought in nutritionists and chefs to show the contestants that eating healthy doesn't have to mean compromising taste.  This season one recipe popped out to me, because I am a big big big pizza fan.  Anyone who has ever been on a diet knows that pizza is off limits, a big no no, simply not allowed!  Well pizza fans, never fear, the Biggest Loser has our backs (all for around 220 calories)!  Here's what you'll need:

One large whole wheat tortilla
Pizza Sauce (whatever kind you prefer)
Shredded Mozzarella cheese
Toppings?  The tortilla is thinner than typical crust so keep your toppings light!  I like to tear up some baby spinach and put that on top

Spread 1/4 cup pizza sauce over the whole wheat tortilla.  Add 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella and whatever toppings you feel like.  Bake in the oven at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and bubbling!  Cut, serve, and enjoy :) 

Never fear the pizza monster again!

Healthy, Easy, No Bake Mac N Cheese with Broccoli

Mmmmmm Mac N Cheese!  From elementary school to drunken college night...the one in the blue bog reigns supreme!  However, we're adults now...it's time to step UP our mac n cheese skills, and bring DOWN the calories.  This recipe totals to around 235 calories per every one cup serving...pretty amazing for such a comfort food right?  Here's what you'll need:

1 cup Whole wheat elbow macaroni noodles
1/3 cup skim milk
1/2 tbsp light cream cheese
1/4 C shredded cheddar
1/4 C shredded mozzarella
1/2 tbsp whole-wheat flower
pinch of salt and pepper
1/4 tsp mustard (whatever kind your like or have on hand)
2 C chopped broccoli (about 1/2 med head), steamed 

In medium saucepan, combine milk, cream cheese, flour, salt, and pepper. Cook over med-high heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a slow boil, 5-7 mins. Remove pan from heat stir in remaining cheeses & mustard until melted. In a bowl toss pasta w/ broccoli; pour cheese mixture over top; stir. Divide pasta among 2 bowls and serve. 

 So creamy, and SO GOOD!  Go ahead, feel like a kid again!

Tilapia Fish Tacos

HELLO my three loyal fans :) I apologize for not having posted anything since before Christmas.  It has been a busy month going back to school and work.  Here are some meals I've been meaning to post for you to try!

Tilapia is a favorite fish of mine.  It doesn't have a whole lot of flavor, so its a great white fish to add to otherwise flavorful dishes for a clean lean protein.  I like tacos, and who doesn't really?  These fish tacos are just to die for...I hope you like them!

First bake the tilapia fillets in the oven or fry them in a frying pan (try adding some Cajun seasoning to pep up the flavor that much more).  Then warm a couple soft corn tortillas and load on the fish!  Add your favorite toppings.  I suggest pico, fresh tomatoes and onions, avocado, shredded cheese, maybe even a little shredded cabbage?  I've had it all!  It's all phenomenal!  I like to serve these tacos with rice as a side because the fish itself isn't quite filling enough for a well balanced dinner.  Easy peazy!  Less than 10 minutes from freezer to table, and all for under 300 calories (not including the rice, and only if you get a carb smart, low calorie, corn tortilla...so read read read those nutrition labels!)