Author: Tessa Ludwig

Shredded Beef Quesadilla with Cilantro Cream Sauce

Back to school and back to realty! We had a crazy busy fun filled summer. I know I have not posted any new recipes in quite some time. My kids have kept my summer slammed! I am in a place in life where I acknowledge I have a limited time with them still at home […]

Fish for Good Friday

Fish For Good Friday Good Friday is a day that Christians commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. This day falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday. Many Christians spend this day mourning, fasting, praying, and repenting. In our house we have taken on my husband’s family tradition of eating fish on Good Friday. We also […]

Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles

Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles This recipe came into creation the day my new spiralizer arrived. After attempting to buy multiple premade “zoodles” from the store and never being satisfied with any to replace noodles, I have wanted to purchase a spiralizer to make homemade “zoodles” for many years. I just always forget that I want […]

Italian Beef

Italian Beef Italian Beef Sandwiches are one of my favorite things, I love the slow cooked meat served in a nice soft hoagie. It’s not something I eat often because of the high amount of carbs in the bread. I had never even thought of just eating it by itself. Until my Bother-In-Law Howie introduced […]

Creamy Italian Chicken Stew

Creamy Italian Chicken Stew The single digit temperatures that blew in last week had me wanting something warm, rich, and comforting. I threw this together in a matter of minutes thanks to having a package of Costco’s pulled rotisserie chicken on hand. This stew was so easy to make and the whole family loved it. […]

Smoked Meat Rub and Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce

Smoked Meat Rub and Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce Our weekday evenings have been so busy. Both my husband and I are in the midst of coaching seasons. He has been busy doing weight training for the high school football and wrestling programs. I have been busy coaching my daughter’s club volleyball team. On top of that, […]

Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs New year new recipes! Sometimes it is very hard to get back on track after the holiday’s and you still crave delicious sweet and savory foods. This chicken fulfills those cravings while still getting you back to eating healthy. I made it for my family for the first time last week […]

Turkey and Vegetable Chowder

Turkey and Vegetable Chowder What do you do with all those turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving while trying to prioritize getting your nutrition back in order? …I made this Turkey and Vegetable Chowder. It was so amazing and fulfilling. Even the group of teenagers at my house approved, eating several servings, leaving me no leftovers to […]