Rosemary Macaroni and Cheese with Roasted Chicken & Goat Cheese

June 20, 2014June 20, 2014 - [email protected] 2 Comments

June has been a big month in our house. We celebrated Charlotte’s birthday, Father’s Day and Tim’s birthday all within 1 week! Not to make it all about me, but there’s another birthday this month… Diet Deep Dish’s 6 month anniversary! Hitting this milestone gave me a chance to take a step back and see how farRead more

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Skinny Queso Dip

May 2, 2014January 27, 2015 - [email protected] 1 Comment

Happy May! If you’ve been looking for a healthy recipe to bring to a Cinco de Mayo party, this is it! This rich, creamy queso is thickened with pureed cauliflower, but you’d never know it! I have been craving white queso dip ever since trying it at BelAir Cantina last week. This was my firstRead more

Friday Fish Fry Series Part 2: Coconut Sweet Potato Pancakes

March 18, 2014January 29, 2015 - [email protected] 1 Comment

Hello! This edition of the Friday Fish Fry series is coming to you a few days late, because the original recipe (literally and figuratively) went up in flames… there was actually a lot of smoke. Oh, and no taste. Luckily, the second try more than made up for it! These coconut sweet potato pancakes areRead more

Friday Fish Fry Series Part 1: Crispy Oven-Fried Cod

March 7, 2014January 29, 2015 - [email protected] 3 Comments

When it comes to food, I almost always have to say that Chicago’s is the best. Just think about it… Hotdogs? Obviously. Steaks? Yep. Pizza? Other cities, don’t embarrass yourselves by pretending that yours even compares. But there is one area that I have to concede to Wisconsin, and that is the Friday Fish Fry.Read more

Morning Glory Muffins

March 2, 2014January 27, 2015 - [email protected] Leave a comment

These delicious and easy muffins just happen to be gluten-free with no sugar added! They are inspired by the amazing morning glory muffins at Colectivo Coffee. During our only 40 degree day this winter, Charlotte and I went for a walk to Colectivo and discovered this treat. We had a perfect morning of sunshine, freshRead more

Escape the Cold!

February 21, 2014 - [email protected] 1 Comment

If this winter has left you questioning why you live in the Midwest, you are not alone! Milwaukee is a fantastic summer city, and we often forget there are still cool, local events happening all year long. Fear not! There are still things to do in the winter. I’m sharing some of my favorite fun, FREERead more

Peach Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

February 20, 2014May 9, 2015 - [email protected] 2 Comments

The only meal I love more than breakfast is brunch. A brunch always feels celebratory. You get to combine delicious breakfast food with sleeping in, and there is no judgment if you decide to sweeten your coffee with Bailey’s instead of stevia… This peach blueberry baked oatmeal recipe is a beautiful, easy dish that makesRead more

Wisconsin Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

January 17, 2014January 17, 2014 - [email protected] Leave a comment

Here at Diet Deep Dish, my intern and I have been hard at work on some new projects… (We have a pretty lax dress code) One of those projects is developing guest posts for some of my favorite blogs. I’m very excited to announce that today Haute Apple Pie is featuring my recipe for WisconsinRead more

Skinny Beer Cheese Soup

January 15, 2014January 27, 2015 - [email protected] Leave a comment

I am so excited to share this Skinny Beer Cheese Soup recipe! I think this may be my favorite recipe yet. Of course, that could be because I’ve temporarily given up both beer and cheese while completing the Whole Life Challenge, but this soup was worth the “cheat” This soup packs intense, creamy flavor without usingRead more

Herbed Butter

January 10, 2014January 10, 2014 - [email protected] Leave a comment

Looking for an easy way to elevate your normal dinner to a restaurant-worthy special? Look no further than this herbed butter. You will love this recipe, because it is so simple, and just a small serving packs big flavor! I made this on New Year’s Eve to top our filet mignon, along with sautéed greenRead more