Matzo Nachos

Happy Pi Day, from our team to you! Pi Day is a celebration of π, a mathematical constant which has an approximate numerical value of 3.14159 (although the number is infinite). This holiday is always celebrated on March 14, because 3.14 are the first numbers of pi. It also officially begins at 1:59 p.m. to continue the pattern (...159). Fun, right? It also coincidentally falls on Albert Einstein’s birthday (although the number and Einstein have no direct connection). If I still don’t have your attention there, let’s talk about a kind of pi(e) that everyone loves—pizza pie! So, in honor of Pi Day, here are some delicious pizza recipes to help you celebrate. Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Pizza Bacon and Brussels sprouts are an unexpected, yet perfect pair. Throw them on a pizza together, and your life will be changed forever! We sautéed the Brussels sprouts in the bacon drippings, so they would soak up more of that bacon flavor we love. When we taste-tested this recipe, all of our coworkers loved it! Trust me—there won’t be any leftovers when you make this incredible pizza. Get the Recipe Peach and Prosciutto Pizza When it comes to pizza, I love to get creative. There are so many flavors and combinations to enjoy on chewy crust and this is one of my favorites. I like to hold off on this pizza recipe until peach season, because fresh, super sweet peaches are the key ingredient! The peaches pair perfectly with fresh basil, sharp asiago, and salty prosciutto. To complete this perfect pizza, we like to drizzle it with honey and balsamic vinegar! Get the Recipe Pesto Arugula Pizza I love pizza, but white crust and cheese just doesn’t do it for me. I like to have lots of toppings, and one of my all-time favorites is arugula. You might think that salad on top of a pizza is weird, but it adds veggies and a nice crunch. The arugula in this recipe especially adds a wonderful peppery flavor that pairs with pesto perfectly. Trust me on this one—it’ll become a new favorite! Get the Recipe Balsamic Strawberry Pizza I love all things pizza, and I especially adore trying unique topping combinations that create something entirely new and delicious. Fruit is often associated with dessert pizza, but it can definitely go on a savory pizza, too. This pizza has sweet, roasted strawberries, topped with a balsamic honey reduction. It’s perfect for summer and, trust me, it’s absolutely scrumptious! Get the Recipe Can’t get enough?? Check out our Zucchini-Topped Pizza, Salad-Topped Pizza, Garden Veggie Pizza, and Mediterranean Pizza recipes!

The holidays have come and gone, and between the Christmas cookies and New Year's champagne, you've likely indulged in some tasty treats over the last few months. Well, 2019 has arrived, which means it's time to clean up our eating habits. We know how stressful and overwhelming meal planning and meal prep can be, so we've called upon our tried-and-true iFit dietitians to do the hard work for you! To get you started, they've put together a 14-day meal plan that's filled with delicious recipes. With our meal plan, each day's worth of food will land you at about 1,500 calories with lots of protein and fiber, so you will feel satisfied and satiated (and not hangry...we promise!) Even better, these recipes are all jam-packed with vitamins, nutrients, and a lot of delicious flavor. At iFit, we strongly believe that healthy eating does not have to mean bland and boring, so we promise that no limp broccoli or flavorless chicken breast will make an appearance in this guide! What you'll be getting is two weeks of balanced recipes that focus on whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. We also included a weekly menu (with snacks), shopping lists, and recipes to make following this guide simple and easy. Our dietitians are also moms and know how important it is to eat together as a family. We don't want our clients making two dinners every night, so the recipes are family friendly. With items like Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli, your family will be eating healthier and loving every bite. While this is a 2-week guide, we don't expect these recipes or this way of eating to be short lived. This is to help you practice meal prepping, balancing your meals, and making healthy snacking choices. You will also notice that we often use dinner leftovers as lunch the next day. This is a great practice to avoid food waste, money waste, and too much time in the kitchen—win, win, win! Whether you're a novice or an experienced cook, these recipes are easy to follow, healthy, delicious, and will be great additions to your recipe box. (Click image to download) Enjoy and happy cooking!

As a little girl, I was taught that Passover celebrates perseverance and freedom, both of which are extraordinarily important when understanding the history of the Jewish people. However, there is only so much perseverance that can be expected of a person when it comes to eating matzo for eight days! Matzo is an unleavened cracker that is a fundamental component of the Passover festival, where leavened wheat, barley, rye, oats, and spelt are prohibited. Basically, for eight days, Jewish people can't eat bagels, bread, pasta, muffins, regular crackers—all the delicious carbs we know and love. Instead, we eat matzo. I asked our nutrition team to come up with some delicious alternatives to the traditional matzo pizza I eat at least once a day during Passover. Thankfully, after some fun experimenting in the kitchen, they came up with healthy, tasty, and easy recipes that are guaranteed to make Passover a more enjoyable experience. For those of you who don't celebrate Passover, these recipes are still worth a try! Matzo is a lower-carb alternative to traditional bread and has very simple, minimal ingredients. It also has a wonderful, crunchy texture and is really tasty (if you don't eat it for eight days straight!) Matzo Nachos Fresh veggies, melted cheese, and tons of flavor! These Matzo nachos are filling, delicious, and really easy to put together. Matzo is available in most grocery stores year round, so consider switching out the deep-fried tortilla chips for some equally tasty matzo to lighten this meal up. Get the recipe Fresh Veggie Matzo Pizza A new spin on the classic matzo pizza, this veggie matzo pizza switches out the melted cheese with savory cream cheese and tons of fresh veggies. This is a perfect opportunity to get creative and experiment with toppings. Get the recipe Matzo Crusted Chicken Tenders My personal favorite! These chicken tenders are so delicious and feel far more indulgent than they actually are. Pair them with some kosher ketchup and you have a far healthier alternative to fried chicken tenders. Again, this is a great recipe to have on-hand throughout the year when you're craving some chicken nuggets but want to make a healthier choice! Get the recipe Matzo Fruit Pizza Instead of a tasteless sponge cake, do yourself and your guests a favor this Passover and make this matzo fruit pizza instead. The white chocolate adds a little sweetness, while simultaneously creating a barrier between the yogurt and matzo so the crust doesn’t get soggy. The fruit adds a level of freshness that really balances out the yogurt and white chocolate. Pro tip: Make at least five of these because they will go fast. Get the recipe I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do, and that they will add a little excitement to your Passover meals this year! If you choose to recreate these recipes or have other favorite Passover recipes, please tag us on Instagram @iFit so we can see your tasty photos!