Lite cravings

Kung Pao Chicken is a quick and easy stir fry with the perfect balance between spicy, salty, and sweet flavors. Crank up the heat by adding more chili, or eliminate the heat altogether for the best Chinese takeout at home!

Simple to make and bursting with flavor, Creamy Cajun Pasta is the perfect weeknight indulgence while staying on track! It's Mardi Gras season! The perfect time to update an old classic from the Lite Cravings archives. This was one of the first recipes I created, and it's been far too long since I made it.

One-Pot Louisiana Chicken Pasta is my take on the Cheesecake Factory favorite. So rich and decadent that you'll never believe it's lightened up! Have I told you lately how much I love my Instagram community? Every now and then I'll check in with them on my stories to see what recipes they want me to

Cheesy, gooey Lasagna with Meat Sauce is a total crowd-pleaser. Make it for a holiday potluck or assemble it ahead of time for an easy weeknight meal. Happy November! This is one of my favorite times of the year. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, so I'll share holiday recipes throughout the month that help me

If you're craving sushi, this California Roll in a Bowl is a simple way to get your fix! Creamy crab salad is mixed with crunchy cucumber and fresh avocado, all served on top a tangy rice-cauliflower combo. The perfect hearty, no-cook meal or the summer.

Who needs to buy bottled dressings when you can make Light Caesar Dressing at home in just about 5 minutes? Easy and delicious! Before I get too deep into the recipe process, I thought I'd just lay it all out there: this is honestly the BEST caesar dressing I've ever had, regardless of being light

Get ready to be obsessed with these Crispy Smashed Potatoes! They're like french fries and mashed potatoes combined, but with less calories. I admit that I'm not always great about side dishes. Most of the time, I'm heating up some rice or pasta along with a steamed veggie, and that's about it. Side dishes tend

Tender meatballs simmered in an easy, homemade teriyaki sauce that is naturally sweetened--no refined sugar or artificial sweeteners. Meatballs are one of my favorite foods to lighten up. They are portion-controlled servings of protein, so it's a lot easier for me to be mindful of how much I'm consuming. And I can completely changed the

Tangy, creamy, and lightened up just enough--Turkey Meatballs in Dijon gravy is the ultimate comfort food. Serve with egg noodles or mashed potatoes to soak up that heavenly sauce. My husband loves meatballs. Whenever I ask if he has any requests for our weekly menu, he'll either say meatballs or tacos. Every time. That means

This hearty Slow Cooker beef stew is loaded with tender meat and perfectly seasoned vegetables. Easy comfort food at its finest! I'm typing this up on the first cold(ish), rainy day of the fall, so it feels like kismet that I'm sharing this recipe with you. Talk about a dish that warms you up from