Spaghetti squash is a fantastic substitute for carb-laden regular pastas. My Summer Spaghetti Squash Salad combines your favorite flavors of summer — tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh basil — with a tangy vinaigrette and a bit of goat cheese. Delicious as a snack or a side dish for whatever’s on the grill. Confession: I’ve never really liked pasta salad. I’m not sure why…always been a big fan of pasta! Maybe because… Continue Reading
Mediterranean Grilling Cheese | Low Carb, THM S
Grilling cheese is is absolutely delicious! It’s not your typical cheese, so it holds its shape and develops a delightful, golden brown crust when cooked in a pan or on the grill. Top it with fresh tomatoes, herbs, onion, and olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a refreshingly simple grilling cheese salad. Trim Healthy Mamas, this is a refreshing appetizer or snack that anyone will enjoy. Have you heard of… Continue Reading
Easy Caprese Egg Cups | Low Carb, THM S
Simple, fresh in flavor, and easy to make these caprese egg cups are perfect for a low carb breakfast or snack. Or, any meal of the day, really! Be sure to use fresh basil if you can, dried just doesn’t quite cut it for caprese flavor. Trim Healthy Mamas, these are great for make-ahead breakfasts and snacks. There is just nothing quite like the combination of fresh basil, mozzarella, and… Continue Reading
Garlic, Ginger, Lime Marinated Tofu and Quinoa | Low Fat, THM E
Looking for tasty, THM-friendly, meatless meal ideas? My Garlic, Ginger, and Lime Tofu and Quinoa is packed with flavor (not fat)! Quinoa is a fabulous THM E carb source, and organic, sprouted tofu is on plan on occasion. I like the tofu air fried, but cooked in a skillet is good, too. Tofu not your jam? Try chicken breast instead. “This tofu is amazing!” Let me tell you, those are… Continue Reading
Air Fryer Falafel with Creamy Tahini Sauce | THM E, Low Fat
Are you sitting down? You should, because crispy-outside, soft-and tender-inside Falafel without deep frying is enough to make you weak in the knees. And, it’s not a fairy tale either! Thanks to the modern wonders of air frying technology you can enjoy crispy, tender falafel and still be on-plan with your Trim Healthy Mama E meal. Seriously. I’m not kidding! What comes to mind when you think of falafel? Gloriously crispy… Continue Reading
Buffalo Celery Bites | THM S or FP, Low Carb
Buffalo chicken dip is amazing but sometimes we need something a little lighter. These Buffalo Celery Bites have the creamy cheese and hot sauce flavors in a crunchy little package that’s lighter for your waistline. Trim Healthy Mamas, make them S or FP style to suit your trimming snack needs. Inspiration for these snacky little Buffalo Celery Bites came from a dear friend of mine. I was helping her come… Continue Reading
