When I decided to take on this recipe challenge, I kind of assumed I’d start on page one of the cookbook and work my way through. But when I started mapping things out, it just wasn’t realistic. I’m very intentional about the meals I prepare for the week. But then I realized, working through the book in a way that fit into my life was a better plan anyway. That IS the whole point of this project after all – to show you how you can incorporate indulgent recipes into your life in a healthy, realistic way. Anywho, once I decided to choose my own order, I knew exactly which recipe to start with: Butternut Squash Risotto.
2019 Recipe Project
My 2019 Recipe Challenge is officially underway! I know I’ve already shared the concept with you all but figured I’d dive a little deeper.
When I first became a health & fitness coach, I knew I wanted to help people understand that weight loss and/or a healthy lifestyle didn’t have to mean giving up all of your favorite foods. I created the Foodie Turned Fit brand to share my weight loss journey (I’ve lost and kept off 45 pounds) but also to share how I did it in an enjoyable, sustainable way. This challenge takes that to the next level because it’s more than me just TELLING you that eating healthy is/can be gourmet … it’s me SHOWING you.
Every recipe that I’ll share this year will come straight from the family cookbook that my mother made for me. Some of the recipes have been passed down by generations, some were made up at home and some come right from M&D.
As we move forward in the challenge, I’ll share both the original AND the modified version of each recipe as well as the corresponding video. My hope is that you can get a picture of how I’m tweaking things as well as get to know myself and my husband, Matt (aka my official taste tester) as we eat our way through 2019.
See you next week! We’re making butternut squash risotto.
Happy New Year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I am really excited for all that 2019 will bring on many different levels, but when it comes to this blog … I am mostly excited to take all of you along with me as I cook my way through my family recipe collection.
The first recipe and story will be shared next week so for now, I’ll keep it short and sweet:
Thank you for reading. Thank you for following along. Thank you for your suggestions. And thank you for an amazing 2018. Cheers to 2019!
Merry Christmas!
Today’s post will be short, sweet, merry & bright. I just wanted to take a moment to
wish you all a very Merry Christmas! On behalf of the entire M&D family, we love and appreciate each and every one of you with all of our hearts. Thank you for another beautiful year filled with celebrations, libations and tons of new flavors. We are truly looking forward to 2019 just as much as we adored 2018.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!