Scaled Balance

10/25/2026

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup 🍲
This soup was so easy to make and tasted so good! I used frozen Butternut Squash cubes and a Granny Smith Apple I had in my refrigerator that had been sitting for months and easily put this meal together. My son was my taste tester and he enjoyed! He doesn't usually eat soup but this one we both enjoyed! See our pics in the comments

Roasting the vegetables in the oven before they hit the blender concentrates their flavor, yielding a richly flavored soup.

10/25/2026

10/25/2026

Late night protein snack - sweet and savory 😋

Greek yogurt, chocolate chips and granola satisfied my taste for something sweet and savory. 😋

10/17/2026

I want to meal prep for lunch one week -

A healthy recipe for weight loss, this hearty chickpea and spinach stew is sure to be a new favorite. Learn how to make this nutritious recipe.

09/20/2026

Good morning! Brekkie time! 2 scrambled eggs with Swiss cheese, sourdough toast with guac, lettuce and salsa. A quick, healthy meal using leftovers to get in: ~468 calories (estimated range: 420–510 calories), with approximately 24g of protein, 32g of carbohydrates, and 27g of fat, 7 grams of fiber. A great start to my day after completing HIIT. Have a great start to your week!

09/09/2026

Taking you back to the time of using a steel box grater to make a simple cucumber salad. All you need is:
🥗 Mini Cucumbers
🥗 Sliced Onion
🥗 Italian Dressing
🥗 Salt / Pepper

A quick side in seconds that goes with anything, especially if you have lots of cucumbers that need to be eaten or growing in your garden. If you want to make your own vinaigrette use:
🥗 Olive Oil
🥗 Lemon Juice
🥗 Dijon Mustard
🥗 Italian Seasoning
🥗 Salt / Pepper / Maple Syrup for a touch of sweetness




Scaled Balance

09/07/2026

Sausage Pesto Spinach Pasta - a quick, cozy weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.
I used my homemade basil pesto (straight from my garden) to make this easy one‑pot pasta with turkey kielbasa, egg noodles, fresh spinach, and creamy mozzarella. It makes 4–6 servings and my whole family enjoyed! A simple, satisfying dinner you can whip up fast weeknights and weekends. Next time I’m doubling the recipe! 😉



Scaled Balance

06/07/2026

Healthy dessert but make it HIGH PROTEIN & FULL OF FLAVOR 🤌🏽✨

Stop sleeping on ricotta cheese! This quick blend turns into a thick, luxurious cream that satisfies your sweet tooth while keeping you full and hitting your protein goals.

The crisp Granny Smith apple peel adds a rustic, tart twist that pairs perfectly with sweet maple and berries.

The ultimate versatile fuel: light enough for a guilt-free late-night snack, but satisfying enough for midday brain power.



Scaled Balance

05/30/2026

Because it's the weekend and I don't want to be in the kitchen too long. Spam Stirfry with veggies and noodles. The family loved this meal! Below is the inspo recipe for our meal. 👇🏾

https://www.beyondkimchee.com/spam-fried-rice/



Scaled Balance

05/29/2026

The ultimate morning time-saver! 🍳 By prepping your veggies the night before, this healthy Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash comes together in just under 30 minutes. It’s the perfect budget-friendly recipe to clear out whatever random veggies you have left in your fridge!

🥔 THE NIGHT BEFORE PREP (To save time & prevent browning):
- Peel and dice your sweet potato.
- Submerge the diced potatoes in a bowl of cold water and store in the fridge overnight (this removes excess starch and keeps them from turning brown!).
- Dice your onion and bell peppers, and store them in a separate container.

☀️ THE MORNING OF:
1. Drain and thoroughly dry the diced sweet potatoes.
2. Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 10 minutes.
4. Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the air fryer pan with a little more olive oil, shake, and air fry for another 10 minutes.
5. While the hash finishes cooking, fry 2 eggs in a pan until the whites are set but the yolk is still beautifully runny.
6. Plate the hash, top with your fried eggs, and garnish with fresh cilantro, everything bagel seasoning, and a drizzle of chipotle pepper sauce.

💡 Fridge Clean-Out Tip: Don't have bell peppers? Swap them for zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, or whatever you need to use up!