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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!

All the Latest

two jars of pb overnight oats with magic shell topping and flaked salt

Reese’s PB Overnight Oats

Sweet Potato Kefir Pancakes (Gluten-Free)

boursin tomato pasta with Italian sausage in a casserole dish with a spoon

Boursin Tomato Pasta (Healthy & High Protein)

a banana pineapple protein shake with whipped cream, cherries and a lime wedge

Tropical Banana Pineapple Protein Shake


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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

Overnight breakfast casserole with sausage and egg sliced on a plate with a fork next to it

Sausage and Egg Overnight Breakfast Casserole

close up photo of cooked bacon-wrapped green beans on a platter with chopped parsley on top

The Best Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans

cheesy beef and rice skillet with an avocado and chips in the background

Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet

close up of a glass of iced matcha with boba with a mug of hot matcha behind it

Matcha Milk Tea (Hot & Iced Versions)

tiramisu overnight oats in a glass on a plate with a spoon sprinkled with cocoa powder

Tiramisu Protein Overnight Oats

close up of a slice of spinach quiche raised from the dish with a spatula

Crustless Cottage Cheese Quiche with Spinach

close up photo of stuffed dates on parchment paper drizzled with maple syrup

Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle

a zoomed in photo of a tall stack of banana cottage cheese pancakes dripping with syrup and topped with blackberries and kiwi with a fork on a plate

Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Family Favorites

close up of steak tips on a gray plate with fresh parsley

Bourbon Grilled Steak Tips

overhead photo of a bowl of chicken pesto pasta salad with a sprig of fresh basil

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

two buffalo sliders on a plate with slaw and rolls in background

Easy Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sliders {Crockpot Recipe}

zoomed in photo on a red beef and rice stuffed pepper

Old-Fashioned Stuffed Peppers without Tomato Sauce


High-Protein Recipes

roasted chicken with potatoes and green beans in a sheet pan topped with fresh parsley

Herb-Roasted Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans

stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish topped with parmesan cheese

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes with Spinach and Cottage Cheese

a steak rice bowl with greens, black beans, cheese, avocado and pico de gallo.

Southwest Steak Rice Bowls

a slice of sheet pan pancake topped with butter and fresh berries

Protein Sheet Pan Pancakes {Gluten-Free Option}


Southern Favorites

close up photo of a bowl of shrimp and grits with a spoon lifting up a bite

BBQ Shrimp and Grits (New Orleans Style Recipe)

a spatula holding a serving of baked spaghetti over a pan of casserole

Southern Baked Spaghetti Casserole

close up of jalapeno pimento cheese in a serving bowl with crackers

Southern Style Jalapeño Pimento Cheese

close up of a pan of baked mac and cheese

Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese


Comfort Food

Italian sausage soup serve in a dutch oven with a napkin in background

Italian Sausage Soup with Ravioli

close up of a large slice of pesto lasagna on a plate with fresh basil and a fork

Pesto Lasagna

a serving of swiss chicken casserole on a plate topped with chopped parsley and coarse salt with a pan behind it

The Ultimate Swiss Chicken Casserole

close up of greek stew in a dutch oven with a spoon

Low Carb Greek Chicken Stew


Seasonal favorites

close up of a shrimp and rice bowl with cucumber, edamame, grilled shrimp, rice, cilantro, and drizzled with sriracha mayo

Sriracha Shrimp and Rice Bowl

Grilled Jerk Chicken Bowl

close up of dragon fruit salad in a white bowl topped with fresh mint

Summer Dragon Fruit Salad

harissa marinated chicken skewers on a plate sprinkled with parsley

Harissa Grilled Chicken Skewers