Norma Powell, MS, RD, CDN

Spinach Sausage Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Happy Friday and happy summer!! Several people have asked me why I haven’t posted lately… honestly, LIFE! Life has been movin’ and groovin’ and I’m just lucky to be holding on for the ride!

We recently moved apartments, I changed jobs, trying to take more classes so I can finish my masters {sooner rather than later}, and being a wife and {dog} mom can all be overwhelming at times. So, the blog has unintentionally taken a backseat:/

I so enjoy sharing recipes, adventures and featuring talent and small businesses, so I am going to try my best to keep it going! And what better way to jump back into things than with an Italian comfort dish?! Every now and then I crave a good, cheesy pasta dish… I’m human! I made these stuff shells last night and they are mouth watering delicious!! The full recipe was a lot, so I halved it and made some {skinny} changes so the overall guilt wouldn’t be as bad!

Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orecchiette

Happy {late} St. Patrick’s Day!!! I meant to post this yummy green dinner yesterday, but the day got away from me. This y’all, is so easy, quick and delicious! I have recently discovered Orechiette {not sure where it as been my whole life} and am kind of obsessed. I hope you enjoy!!

Quinoa Fried Rice

I love fried rice. Well, any kind of rice honestly– but especially fried rice! And I finally found a way to enjoy this delicious dish without the guilt (and without the tub of butter they use at your favorite hibachi grill).

How to Create a Holiday Cheese Board {Five Things Friday}

The holiday season is in full swing, which means so are the holiday parties. Whether hosting or attending, we all want to bring a fabulous treat! A cheese board is sure to be a crowd favorite and it is so easy to put together! Here are 5 ingredients for the perfect holiday cheese board that all your guests will love. Take a look…

{Super Easy} Hummus Crusted Chicken

Chicken is one of my favorite things to cook, and I cook it a lot. Because of that, I am always looking for new ways change up my go-to protein–which can be a challenge on a budget and time crunch. Well, I found this on GiveMeSomeOven and it is life-changing! It is so easy and delicious I had to share!

{Mouth-watering} Stacked Vegetable Enchiladas

Y’all, this is one of my top 5 favorite recipes of all time! I discovered it on Perry’s Plate a few years ago and make it every chance I get. This recipe introduced me to so many things… like poblano pepper and grapeseed oil {truth, I never used either before this}. Both are things that I try to incorporate more because of this delectable dish. Take a look! Better yet… take a bite!!

{Super Easy} Hummus Crusted Chicken

I am always looking for new and easy ways to cook chicken. Well, I discovered this recipe from GiveMeSomeOven and it is life-changing! This is a great + easy chicken dish {and so tasty}! Honestly, it can’t get much easier than this… Take a look!

Will you set the table? | {Summer} Inspiration

To me there are two things that can turn a house {or apartment} into a space that feels like home– a made bed and a set table {can I get an Amen?!}! There is nothing I love more than setting the table for any occasion: a dinner party, brunch, lunch or date night. One of the things I love most about setting the table is it is easy to change it up and transform the mood of the occasion. Today, I am sharing two of my go-to summer table settings. One is fun and full of color, while the other is calm and elegant. Take a look at our Summer {table} inspiration…

Cooking with Kids {Pizza & Popsicles}

Last week we did our first cooking with kids class!! I went over to my sister’s house and cooked with my niece, nephew & two of their new friends. We made homemade pizza & popsicles from scratch. It was a blast and a hit with the kiddos! Here are some pictures from our day in the kitchen…

Lemon White Pizza With Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta

Pizza doesn’t have to be all bad… which is why we LOVE homemade pizza! The best thing about it is you can make it whatever you would like. This Lyra & Jane creation is one of our favorites. Lemon white pizza with brussels sprouts and pancetta.