I’ve been spending some time trying to understand how my body reacts to different foods and because my glucose levels have been slightly elevated, I’m trying a healthier carb diet this week to see how my body responds.

My family loves a good pound cake but they are loaded with fat and sugar, so I limit how often I either make or have them in the house. My kids love to have a piece at night or grab one as they are heading out the door in the morning so I’ve been on the hunt for a healthier version. And I’ve found it!

The weather is spring-like here in Northern California so this week I’m focusing on lighter than usual recipes leveraging some great spring flavors. This week you’ll find a little bit of everything, from greek chicken to crispy chipotle tacos and stuffed shells - something for everyone.

If you’ve followed me for long, you know I’m a pescatarian. No meat, limited dairy, and the occasional fish. I tend to eat a lot of fruits and veggies, grains, and nuts. So this week I wanted to share what a week without meat would look like. So here are some of my favorite vegetarian recipes.

Tomorrow both kids start school and life becomes a bit more chaotic while we all settle into our new schedules. With both kids at the same school this year, and my daughter driving, our mornings just got a bit easier. Our afternoons? Not so much. With the start of school comes the start of fall sports and extracurriculars. So from football to soccer to theater and more, we’ll all be working through the new schedule and working out when/how homework gets done and what time we’ll have dinner (we eat dinner as a family every night). So with that in mind, dinner this week is incredibly easy. Nothing fancy. Nothing requiring significant prep, shopping, or new cooking methods. Because when life is busy, the last thing you need is a stressful dinner.

It’s the last week of summer vacation in our house and the kids are already gearing up for another great year. Two-a-day football practices, wrapping up that summer reading, math, and history, and getting those backpacks ready while enjoying time with friends is what this week is all about. Dinners this week are super simple, tried and true, crowd pleasers. So whether, like us, you’re expecting a few extra people for dinner as the kids soak up the final days or it’s a more intimate group, these recipes won’t steer you wrong.

The first week of August things ramp up in our house. We’re two weeks away from the start of school, summer programs are wrapping up, sports seasons are kicking in, and the dreaded summer homework is done. We’re savoring these final weeks of staying up late, sleeping in, and swimming all day. As always, dinners need to be quick and easy, and focus on the best fruits and veggies of the season.

It finally warmed up in the Bay Area and we’re seeing some higher than usual temperatures. So this week I focused my meal plan on simple dinners that leverage seasonal fruits and veggies, and could be cooked on the grill, in the slow cooker, or with minimal stove time.

We’re in the homestretch! I cannot believe we’re in the final week of July. It seems like summer just started but here we are, thinking about back-to-school and starting those pesky summer homework assignments. This week my meal plan focuses on the fresh fruits and vegetables of summer, and includes a healthier version of one of my favorite comfort foods.

Summer is here and the weather is warm and when it’s warm, I don’t want to cook. That’s why this week I have salads on the menu every night. From salmon and kale to a vegan chickpea caesar and a strawberry quinoa salad with pistachios, this week’s meal plan features in-season fruit and produce.

After weeks of traveling and vacation, this is the first full week I will be in the office. While we’ll be down a child (off at camp), my husband is busy at work as well and dinners to be as simple as possible. This week’s meal plan includes shrimp, a different take on taco Tuesday, my favorite farro salad, a twist on pizza, and the perfect summer Saturday dinner.

The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. No gift pressure. No family drama. Just a day to enjoy those you love celebrating the birth of our nation. And what would the Fourth of July be without an incredible meal? Today I’m sharing what we’ll be enjoying at our house this year.

I cannot believe that June is already over and we’re heading into the Fourth of July holiday. Who else feels like June flew by? This week the recipes include both old and new. My kids are creatures of comfort and, truth be told, they’d prefer to have to the same food every week if I’d let them. I am sure some of you mom’s can relate. So this week I’ve included some of their favorites as well as some new recipe’s we’ll be trying this week. All recipes leverage the amazing fruits and vegetables of the season and are quick and easy.

After a long, cold winter and spring, I eagerly anticipated the start of summer — long days, warm temperatures, and the best fruit and vegetables of the year. That’s why this week’s meal plan is loaded with summer fruits and veggies, and dinners that can be grilled or made inside (whatever works best for you).

Summer is here! And with the warm weather who wants to spend time in the kitchen? Not me! So this week you’ll find easy summer dishes that will have you in and out of the kitchen in no time flat.

This week my meal plan is full of newer recipes that are perfect for summer meals. A one pan chicken dinner, grilled salmon, and a summer salad. Ribs, a new take on pizza, and the perfect summer tacos.

I know all of the mom’s out there can relate when I say that the end of the school year is crazy. Between finals and field days, pool parties, and the rush to the last day, I find us running the final weeks of school. And this year is even busier with my youngest set to wrap up his middle school experience this week. My parents are in town this week and we have luncheons, award ceremonies, parties, and graduation itself so dinners need to be quick, easy, tasty, and fit for company.

After a week where I was traveling for work, I am excited to be home. We eat dinner as a family as often as we can (and always on Sunday) so dinner needs to be something even my pickiest eater will at least try.

Looking for a little something special to spice up your Mother’s Day brunch? Look no further than this peach watermelon rose sangria. Not overly sweet and loaded with delicious fruit, this is a great addition to your brunch (or afternoon snack) table.

If you know or have followed me for long, you know I have a serious sweet tooth. And indulging in it all too often does cause me to lose focus and takes me off the rails a bit. So instead of making dessert taboo, I’ve focused that effort on finding sweet treats that are both nutritious and delicious. Here are some of my favorite easy-to-make desserts that everyone will love.