Also known as Jewish Penicillin, Matzo Ball Soup is an age-old comfort recipe that never goes out of style. There are about a million recipes for it, and every chef/food blogger/Jewish grandmother has their own special technique or tip. Everyone has their own best matzo ball soup recipe.

Some recipes are fast and easy, and some are complicated with many different steps and ingredients. And the sheer volume of these options can be overwhelming and intimidating. Admittedly, I make my matzo ball soup in many different ways, depending on time, resources, and mood. And depending on what flavor or texture I’m going for. But today I wanted to share a super simple, uncomplicated version that just about anyone can throw together quickly and easily, without any previous matzo ball making experience or Jewish genes.

One type of cuisine I can honestly say that I never tire of is Mexican. The flavor combinations are just incomparable, and I am always in the mood for Mexican food. Like, ALWAYS. There are so many foods that can be used to create incredible, filling, mouth-watering recipes, without using up a lot of those precious calories. Case in point – this rockin’ Mini Bell Pepper Nachos Recipe.

Not only is this nachos recipe a lot lighter than traditional nachos, but it’s also dare I say, healthy. The magic here happens by replacing the high carb, high fat tortilla chips with fresh, light, and nutritious mini bell peppers instead. Pure genius.

I have always been a fan of eggs. Well, actually, that’s not completely true. When I was younger, I hated them until I turned 8 or 9 years old. My dad used to eat hard boiled eggs with Frank’s Red Hot Sauce for a snack, and once he had me try that, I was hooked. And to this day, it’s still my favorite way to eat eggs.

But now I eat and prepare eggs in many different ways. Especially since they are 0 Smart Points with the new Weight Watchers Freestyle plan. They are such an excellent source of protein and healthy fat, and they have become a staple in many of my meals and snacks. One snack that I absolutely adore is my Easy Egg Salad Recipe. It’s SO simple, uses just a handful of ingredients, and does NOT have any mayo.

With all the Valentine’s Day prep hustle and bustle this week (on top of sports practices, appointments, meetings, and errands), this Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe was a lifesaver for me! It comes together quickly and easily and is perfect for the days when I just HAVE NO TIME. And this soup is easy, people. Like really, REALLY easy.

We’ve been having super whacky weather here lately…one day it’s cold, the next day it’s hot. I can’t keep up. But when one of those chilly days hit, I was ready to bundle up in my comfy sweater and I wanted some hot, savory, soul-warming soup. And boy did this Instant Pot recipe deliver!! And it satisfies my craving for Mexican food like nobody’s business.

I could not wait to share my Instant Pot Sunday Pot Roast with you all today! I made this last week on a super busy day, and my family was blown away at how incredible this dish turned out. The beef was so moist and tender and was absolutely melting in our mouths. I barely even had to shred it much, because it just completely fell apart almost entirely on its own.

Since I’ve made it, my kids have not stopped asking when I’m going to make this again (this weekend, in case you’re wondering). And this is one dish that I will gladly make again and again because it is so easy. The magic of the Instant Pot continues to amaze me. If you were cooking this pot roast recipe using my oven or slow cooker, it would take me 8-10 hours to achieve this kind of perfection. But in my Instant Pot, just 70 minutes to cook. Total cook time is around 90 minutes, once you factor in saute time and pressure release.

Ranch dressing – it’s that magical sauce that makes pretty much anything taste incredible. Am I right? From my childhood years to my adult years, ranch dressing has always been a beloved favorite of mine. Let’s face it, as a kid, the only way I was going to eat veggies, was as if they were slathered in my mom’s homemade ranch dressing mix.

As an adult, I began to realize that ranch could be used in so many other ways and on so many other things. Truly, the possibilities were endless. And I found myself buying bottle after bottle of ranch.

Let’s face it. No game day table is complete with something “buffalo chicken”. Am I right? Whether it is wings, dips, sandwiches, or lasagnas (yes, that actually exists), there’s just something about buffalo chicken that makes it a party staple. And it’s the one thing that I just cannot resist!

For this year’s Super Bowl, I’ve got no big party to attend, so it’ll be just me, the hubs, and the kids. This is good though because I’ll be making all the game time goodies, so I can make sure I’ve got only healthy, weight watchers friendly snacks on the table.

To satisfy my need for all things buffalo chicken, I’ll be whipping up these incredible Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks. You guys, I kid you not, these things are ridiculously delicious and a breeze to make. It literally takes just a few of ingredients, and 10 minutes, and you’ve got one seriously stellar appetizer recipe that is so good, that you may not want to share. And that’s OK. No judgment.

The big day is almost here! I’m talking about Super Bowl Sunday. And as much as I love football, one of the best parts about this event (besides the commercials) is the incredible array of delicious foods set out for you to feast upon during this 4 hour program.

Of course, all the Super Bowl snacks can definitely create a danger zone if you are counting Points. So, if I’m hosting, I make sure that about 90% of my snack table is food that is diet-friendly, but of course, still mouth-wateringly delicious. The remaining 10% is for splurges. Though, my secret to this is to make that 10% food that I don’t like so that I won’t be tempted to eat them.

If you plan on preparing some tasty dishes for the big game this year, you came to the right food blog this week! I’ll be posting some new and delicious Weight Watchers Super Bowl Recipes that are quick, easy and brimming with flavor. I’m starting the week off with my copycat Chipotle Barbacoa recipe, prepared in the Instant Pot.

You guys know how much I love quick and easy dinner recipes…especially ones that involve minimal cleanup! Well, these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas have given me another delicious and healthy chicken recipe to add to my weeknight dinner recipe repertoire.

Another great thing about this chicken fajitas recipe is that it is ideal for meal prep. You cook up this one big batch, and then portion it into your meal containers for the week! How easy is that? My husband loves this idea…since he’s been trying to eat healthier and take lunch to work every day instead of going out and buying food at a restaurant. I mean, who wouldn’t want to eat chicken fajitas all week?! My mouth is watering just writing about it.

I find a nice, warm, flavorful bowl of egg drop soup to be so comforting. There’s just something about the aromas of that salty broth, and those silky egg ribbons that really speak to my soul. Especially with there chilly winter weather we’ve been having recently here in SoCal.

I first had egg drop soup years ago at a Chinese restaurant and was blown away by how something so seemingly simple could taste so wonderful and be so satisfying. Compared to other popular Chinese dishes, egg drop soup is pretty diet friendly.

Tender, garlic buttered portobello mushrooms, stuffed with fresh tomatoes and basil, topped with melty mozzarella cheese, and then drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze!?! Stick a fork in me, I’m done. Sometimes the most decadent low carb recipes come in the simplest form, and this Caprese Stuffed Portobellos recipe is nothing short of easy, yet indulgently fabulous.

Portobello mushrooms are perfect for stuffing with just about anything because their flavor is mild, and the focus tends to be on whatever you put inside. Plus they are low carb, low calorie, fat free, and packed with nutrition.

Chips and salsa are such a beloved snack…I mean, come on…have you ever met anyone who doesn’t like it? And with so many salsa variations available, this is a food you can never get tired of! I really love all salsas, from the freshly made to the store-bought, and everything in between. But there is something about the flavor of a restaurant salsa that is just impossible to resist.

I have always been a fan of one-pan dinners…they just make my time in the kitchen so much easier. One night, I had some mushrooms that needed to be used ASAP, so I threw together this Creamy Mushroom Garlic Chicken Recipe that you guys are going to love! It’s not often that I make creamy skillet meals because they can tend to be pretty caloric. But now with the changes in the new Weight Watchers Freestyle program, I’m able to splurge my Points a bit on the good stuff. And by good stuff, I mean creamy sauces that are so velvety and decadent that it feels like I’m indulging at my favorite restaurant.

A true comfort food, this Tuscan-Style White Bean and Sausage Soup make a delightful, cozy dinner on a cold winter’s day. I love how the flavors of this soup come together and warm your home with the most amazing aromas.

If I want to kick things up a notch, I’ll use spicy Italian sausage instead of mild. It’s SO good! And this soup recipe doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to prepare…just around 30 minutes. Another great healthy dinner idea for when you are short on time. Totally looks like a gourmet soup, but is fast and easy to prepare.

If you prefer a creamy texture to the soup, just process one of the cans of beans before adding them to the soup. You can leave the other can of the beans whole. That will add some thickness to the broth, while still leaving some beans whole for texture.

I personally like it with a brothy base so I can dip some toasted crostini or garlic bread into it. And at just 6 Smart Points per serving, this satisfying soup is an ideal dinner or lunch that will definitely fill you up. Enjoy!

If my kids consistently ask to have this soup, then that must mean it’s a good recipe right? The first time I made this Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, it was an instant hit. The whole family devoured it. It’s actually a really easy recipe that requires little effort, but the outcome tastes like it’s a gourmet soup from your favorite restaurant. It’s light and fresh, but still satisfying.

Broccoli is one of those vegetables that it seems like you really like, or you hate. What I’ve found is that a lot of whether you like it or hate it depends on how you make it. Really what I’m saying is get ready to love broccoli – this Asian Broccoli Salad is amazing!

The great thing about this salad is that it’s topped with this seriously delicious Asian style dressing. This dressing is one that has a peanut butter base (use reduced fat or reconstitute powdered peanut butter to keep the points low). Added to that creamy and delicious peanut butter are some soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, honey and rice wine vinegar. The soy sauce deepens the flavor and the sesame, ginger and vinegar add that delicious Asian flavor to the dressing. In fact, you’ll probably just want to make up a recipe for this dressing and keep it in a jar in the refrigerator – it’s that good.

I’m all about Soup Recipes these days, and my Lentil, Beef, and Quinoa Soup was definitely one of my favorite new recipes that came out of my kitchen this week. I love soups that are hearty, and filling, and pretty much a complete meal in one bowl.

This fabulous Lentil, Beef and Quinoa soup is just that. The lentils are tender and delicious, but they’re also packed with fiber to help you feel full longer and be more satisfied. The juicy ground beef adds flavor and protein to this amazing soup.

If you are all turkey-ed out after the Thanksgiving Day feast, then today’s recipe is for you! I put together this Roasted Cranberry Balsamic Chicken Recipe as a tasty and festive alternative to turkey for holiday dinners.

Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie. When you hear that, you think of Thanksgiving. It’s just traditional, that’s what you have for Thanksgiving. Sure, you swap out a few other family favorites, or maybe your family has that one special dish that you just HAVE to have every year (anyone for some red, white, and blue Jell-O salad?), but for the most part, everyone has the same thing on Thanksgiving.

It’s always such a relief when the weather begins to cool down after the summer. It means that fall is finally in the air. But with the cooler days, I always end up craving comfort foods.

Of course, there are typical comfort foods like lasagna, chicken noodle soup, and roast chicken. But one of my favorite comfort foods is fettuccini alfredo. The rich, creamy alfredo sauce that coats the tender noodles is just amazing. There is nothing quite like it. It just tastes like comfort.

There is something magical about bruschetta. The flavors of the tomatoes, basil, garlic and balsamic vinegar is enough to make your taste buds sing.

One of the downsides of bruschetta is that it’s usually an appetizer that is served on bread. While appetizers are great, they’re not very filling and when you eat more than a piece or two, you end up using a lot of points on the bread. Points that you’d typically like to use for something else.

So, I decided to turn this traditional appetizer into a main dish. The first thing that I had to do was get rid of the bread. An entire meal served basically as a sandwich wasn’t going to work for me. Instead of bread, I used chicken breast to serve the bruschetta on.

Juicy fried chicken tenders are one of those meals that the whole family can really enjoy. Everyone enjoys the fried chicken with the crispy coating. It’s so delicious and everyone can have their own favorite sauce.

However, to make it a little healthier, I had to make some changes to the recipe. Traditional chicken tenders are dredged in egg and then breaded with a combination of breadcrumbs, flour and spices. The tenders are then deep fried in oil until they are golden brown and cooked through.

The first thing that I did was to get rid of the deep fat frying. Baking the tenders was a much better (and much easier!) way to cook them. The pieces of chicken are small enough that they bake fast and without drying out. You end up with delicious chicken without the added fat from the frying.

If you are trying to eat gluten-free, or just healthier in general, my modern take on traditional Middle Eastern Tabbouleh Salad is a great recipe to try. The bright, fresh herbs, the tender, nutty quinoa, and the tangy, lemony dressing, all make for a perfect flavor combination.

One thing that I really enjoy doing is reworking old recipes. This quinoa tabbouleh salad is a perfect example of that. It’s a traditional Middle Eastern dish that I decided to give a healthier twist to.

If you haven’t heard of the Instant Pot – let me tell you a secret – they’re AMAZING. The Instant Pot is a brand of electric pressure cooker that is also so, so much more than a pressure cooker. It’s not just a pressure cooker. The Instant Pot is also a slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, sauté pan and warming pot. It is truly one of the best kitchen tools you can purchase.

I had originally purchased the Instant Pot to replace my slow cooker – and let me tell you I’m DELIGHTED that I did. I love it as a slow cooker, don’t get me wrong. But, by far, the best feature I’ve found is the electric pressure cooker setting.

Gone are the days when you worry about whether the stovetop pressure cooker will explode when you try and bring it up to pressure. You don’t have to run it under cold water to quickly release the pressure (please don’t do this with an electric pressure cooker, you’ll end up buying yourself a new one). You don’t have to count rattles and turn down the heat to make sure it isn’t cooking too high or count whistles for the length of time that you need the food at pressure.