Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Salad
This flavor-packed grilled chicken and vegetable pasta salad is filled with tender chicken and seasonal veggies, grilled to perfection, and tossed in a Greek vinaigrette with crumbled feta cheese. This …
Main Dishes
Hundreds of main dish ideas to choose from to that are easy to make and include a variety of diets including gluten free and vegetarian. Reader favorites include Shrimp & Broccoli Penne, Grilled Pesto Turkey Burgers, and Crispy Garlic Baked Chicken.
Vegetarian Middle Eastern Pita Wrap
This vegetarian Middle Eastern pita wrap takes a classic Lebanese salad, some hummus, and yogurt sauce wrapped in pita to create a delicious vegetarian meal. Lemon, garlic, and olive oil …
20 Healthy and Easy Chicken Recipes
20 healthy and easy chicken recipes for lunch and dinner to keep you full and satisfied without the hassle! Chicken is my go-to protein for most meals. Whether I’m looking …
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A spin off the traditional Greek egg-lemon soup, this lemon chicken orzo soup comes together in under 20 minutes and is great for prepping ahead. Leftovers make a great lunch! …
Carne Asada Marinade
Made with just a few simple ingredients, this authentic carne asada marinade is made with soy sauce, citrus juices, and warm spices like cumin and cloves. Enjoy carne asada over …
Pesto Pasta with Salmon and Peas
This easy pesto pasta with salmon and peas is is made with fresh pesto, roasted salmon, green peas, and a splash of bright lemon juice. Enjoy this incredible salmon pasta …
Baked Kibbeh
Baked kibbeh or kibbie is a traditional Lebanese dinner recipe, using ground beef or lamb, and then combined with bulgur wheat, pine nuts, and warm spices like cinnamon and allspice. …
Slow Cooker Arroz Con Pollo
Perfect for busy weeknights, transport your taste buds around the world with this easy, healthy, and delicious Slow Cooker Arroz Con Pollo. Slow cooker or Instant Pot dinners are my …
Italian Chicken Pasta with Artichokes
This easy and delicious Italian chicken pasta recipe is filled with large chunks of chicken, tender artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes. Pasta night is the best night in our house, …
Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey Chili
Made with lean turkey, hearty beans, and smoky fire-roasted chilis, this Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey Chili recipe has great flavor, is easy to make, and is ideal for feeding a …
20 Healthy Make-Ahead Lunch Ideas
20 delicious make-ahead lunch ideas, both hot and cold, that are packed with nutrition to give you energy all afternoon long. Sundays are meal prep days in our house. One …
Pork and Asparagus Stir Fry
Tender, delicious, and ready in 20 minutes, it’s hard to resist this pork and asparagus stir fry. When trying to eat healthy on a budget, it’s a good idea to …
Lebanese Hushwee – Ground Beef with Pine Nuts
Hushwee (or hashweh) is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine as a humble, flavor-packed dish made of ground meat cooked in clarified butter. Lebanese Hushwee (or hashweh) is a simple, …
Easy 5 Minute Wonton Soup
This fool-proof, light and brothy, easy 5 minute wonton soup is packed with classic Asian flavors and delicious ingredients! Recently, I was in search of a quick and easy meal …
Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apples, Onions, and Sweet Potatoes
The ultimate no-mess sheet pan dinner recipe, pork chops are rubbed with olive oil and herbs then roasted with apples, onions and sweet potatoes. You won’t believe how delicious or …
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Cheeseburger Meatloaf Muffins
This fast and healthy cheeseburger meatloaf muffin recipe cooks in just 15 minutes and is naturally gluten free! The entire family will love these cheesy meatloaf cups! As a mom …
Lebanese Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves
Very popular in several Mediterranean countries and a family favorite, these Lebanese meat stuffed grape leaves are filled with beef, rice, and lemon juice. Known as both warak arish or …
Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli
Simple and delicious, this lemon pasta with chicken and broccoli can be made in one pot, while making a well-balanced, healthy meal. We all need more simple, quick dinners to …
Beef Bolognese
This hearty and comforting beef bolognese recipe is made with ground sirloin, fragrant aromatics, carrots, and red wine. Always a family favorite, this easy pasta sauce is ideal for prepping …
Healthy Turkey Meatloaf With Rosemary
This healthy turkey meatloaf with rosemary is a great alternative for those who want to eat less red meat. If you love meatloaf, then this recipe is for you! I …
Shrimp Soba Noodles in Peanut Sauce
A perfect balance of sweet and spicy, these shrimp soba noodles in peanut sauce make a delicious and quick weeknight dinner. We all know we should be eating more whole-grains, …
Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup
This fast and easy soup recipe is made with flavorful Italian sausage, hearty kale, and creamy white beans. Soup doesn’t have a season in our household, and I’ll make it …
Garlic and Dill Roasted Salmon
Fresh ingredients is the key to the great flavor in this garlic and dill roasted salmon. Fresh herbs are the key to healthy, flavorful cooking. If you don’t typically buy …
Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken
Lemon pepper baked chicken breasts are brushed with a homemade spice rub then baked until golden and crispy on the outside, but tender and juicy on the inside. Baked chicken …
Lamb and Chickpea Stew with Spinach
This aromatic lamb and chickpea stew with spinach is made with warm spices, fire roasted tomatoes, and more. Ideal for prepping ahead and great for freezing, this lamb soup recipe …
Traditional Potato Latkes
Papa Leo’s traditional potato latkes are the perfect dish to serve for Hanukkah or any day of the year! When Hanukkah rolls around every year, I have a hard time …
Mediterranean Tuna Salad Sandwich
The lunchtime classic gets a major upgrade with this Mediterranean Tuna Salad Sandwich made with kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil. Growing up, we always had a few …
Lemony Lentil Soup with Spinach
Lemony lentil soup with spinach gets a boost of flavor from cinnamon, cumin, and garlic. It should come as no surprise that I love to include lemon in most of …
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Hominy
This nourishing bowl of chicken tortilla soup with hominy is brimming with Mexican flavors and packed with vitamins and minerals. It’s always soup season in my house, but I will …
Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan coats thin chicken breasts in a light and crunchy parmesan and herb panko breading then baked until crispy. My husband’s family is Italian, and I loved …
20 Freezer Friendly Dinner Recipes
Perfect for prepping and stashing in your freezer, here is a list of 20 freezer friendly dinner recipes that are healthy and delicious. Whether it’s the busy holiday season, school …
Healthy Chicken Pot Pie
Full of fresh herbs and topped with a light and flaky phyllo crust, this healthy chicken pot pie is loaded with vegetables, but does not contain any cream, butter, or …