Cooking should be simple, nutritious, and incredibly delicious!


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a grilled strip steak with a peach and bowl of salt behind it topped with peach chimichurri

Southern-Inspired Easy Healthy Recipes

Here you’ll find healthyish recipes the whole family will love. Browse here for tasty, protein-packed, savory dishes with the occasional treat, ’cause this Southern foodie loves to eat!

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Pumpkin Pie Spice Cupcakes

Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

High Protein Southwest Breakfast Skillet

Easy No Bake Protein Cheesecake


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Meet Amee

Certified Personal Trainer, Food Blogger & Recipe Developer

Hi! I’m Amee and I’m completely obsessed with all things fitness, recipe makeovers and creating tasty, healthy, time-saving, recipes. Born and raised in South Carolina, I have a deep love for southern food culture. I believe that anyone can be a great home cook and there’s nothing better than family time around the table!


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Trending Recipes

Sausage and Egg Overnight Breakfast Casserole

The Best Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans

Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet

Matcha Milk Tea (Hot & Iced Versions)

Tiramisu Protein Overnight Oats

Crustless Cottage Cheese Quiche with Spinach

Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle

Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Family Favorites

Bourbon Grilled Steak Tips

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Easy Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sliders {Crockpot Recipe}

Old-Fashioned Stuffed Peppers without Tomato Sauce


High-Protein Recipes

Herb-Roasted Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes with Spinach and Cottage Cheese

Southwest Steak Rice Bowls

Protein Sheet Pan Pancakes {Gluten-Free Option}


Southern Favorites

BBQ Shrimp and Grits (New Orleans Style Recipe)

Southern Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Southern Style Jalapeño Pimento Cheese

Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese


Comfort Food

Italian Sausage Soup with Ravioli

Pesto Lasagna

The Ultimate Swiss Chicken Casserole

Low Carb Greek Chicken Stew


Seasonal favorites

Sriracha Shrimp and Rice Bowl

Grilled Jerk Chicken Bowl

Summer Dragon Fruit Salad

Harissa Grilled Chicken Skewers