20 Asparagus Recipes
20 asparagus recipes to spice up and reinvigorate this healthy, spring veggie. Are you trying to eat healthier, but are bored with the recipes you have to cook veggies? Say no more! I’ve compiled a list of 20 Asparagus Recipes …
Fall Recipes
One-Pan Italian Sausage Pasta
Whole wheat pasta paired with flavorful Italian sausage, spinach, and mushrooms makes for a delicious, filling meal, and even tastier leftovers. As a working mom to two active, young boys, our days can be pretty hectic. I love a good …
Pesto Chicken Pasta with Swiss Chard
This Pesto Chicken Pasta with Swiss Chard is the perfect one-pot meal that will save you time in the kitchen and give you a delicious and nutritious dinner. Swiss chard is one of my absolute favorite leafy greens. I’m talking …
20 High Protein breakfast recipes
20 high protein breakfasts that will keep you full and satisfied until lunch. I love breakfast. Many of you know by now that I start most mornings with a smoothie, but there are a ton of delicious filling ways to …
Jalapeño Moscow Mule
A spicy twist on the traditional Moscow mule recipe, this version is made with gin, jalapeños, and ginger beer. The perfect drink that’s zesty, spicy, and not too sweet. Whenever I try a new cocktail at a restaurant, I love …
Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole
This delicious, creamy tuna casserole is made with baby bella mushrooms, parmesan cheese, and tangy yogurt. There is very little I find more comforting than a warm, delicious casserole for dinner. My Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole is inspired by my …
Easy Pan Seared Salmon
Easy pan seared salmon locks in the natural juices and heart-healthy oils while creating an irresistible golden crust. Salmon is not only one of the most nutrient-dense foods available, but it also happens to be one of the easiest to …
Greek Style Baked Chicken Breasts
Moist chicken seasoned with delicious Greek flavors such as garlic, lemon, coriander, and oregano, and garnished with fresh herbs. Chicken is quick, it’s cheap, and it’s easily accessible. It’s also a healthy protein, so it’s a frequent player on our …
Blueberry Ginger Peach Smoothie
Fresh ginger brings out the natural sweetness of ripe fruit to create this protein-packed breakfast smoothie – perfect for any time of the year. No surprises here, but I have another delicious smoothie to share with you! This Blueberry Ginger …
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
A hearty and satisfying vegetarian chili full of smoky flavors and sweet butternut squash – perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Chili is one of my favorite go-to healthy meals because it is jam packed with flavor and nutrients. …
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash is roasted with olive oil and curry powder until caramelized then pulsed with chicken or vegetable stock until smooth and creamy. I am a total soup fanatic. Regardless of the weather or season, I’ll never turn down a …
Baked Dijon Salmon
Wild salmon baked in a delicious Dijon sauce and crusted in panko breadcrumbs, all ready in under 20 minutes. Wild salmon is one of my favorite seafoods, or any food, ever. It is readily available, loaded in flavor, extremely nutritious …
20 Smoothie Recipes (That Will Keep You Full to Lunch!)
Great for a healthy breakfast or a delicious snack, here are 20 Smoothie Recipes to keep you full and satisfied. As the reigning Smoothie Queen, I wear my imaginary crown with pride! Smoothies are my favorite breakfast, and I usually …
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Sausage Pesto Pasta with Caramelized Onions and Peas
This easy, 20 minute pasta recipe is made with Italian sausage, basil pesto, caramelized onions, and sweet green peas. Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing, this sausage pasta recipe is sure to be a new favorite. As a mom (and a working one, …
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Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
An easy slow cooker dinner recipe that uses leftover ham, this comforting and flavorful ham and bean soup is full of hearty vegetables and smoky aromas. Winter has taken its sweet time arriving this year in Michigan, not that I’m …
Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Ready in 5 minutes, this thick and creamy Greek tzatziki is blended with cucumbers, dill, lemon, and garlic to create a healthy and addictive yogurt sauce. When I have a few extra minutes, I love turning plain yogurt into a …
Fire Roasted Sausage and Kale Pasta
Fire roasted tomatoes, crisp kale, and flavorful Italian sausage mix to make a delicious and healthy pasta dinner. Sausage and kale go together like garlic and onions. So why not make a dish that uses all four? I added tomatoes and …
Chocolate Orange Protein Smoothie
This creamy, protein-packed smoothie is made with rich dark chocolate, juicy orange, and a pinch of cinnamon. My friends have recently started referring to me as the Smoothie Queen, and it is a crown I wear with pride. Smoothies are …
Italian Dressing {Better Than Store Bought!}
This quick and easy Italian dressing recipe is so flavorful and delicious, you’ll never buy store bought again! Salads are a huge part of dinner in my house. I grew up with my mom serving a Syrian Salad almost every …
Chicken and Chickpea Soup with Bulgur Wheat
This simple, comforting chicken soup recipe is made with hearty chickpeas and whole grain bulgur wheat cooked in a classic chicken bone broth. If you know me, you know I love a comforting, warm bowl of soup. Soup season lasts …
Green Chile Stew
This New Mexican style green chile stew is made with roasted green chiles, tender pork, and creamy Yukon potatoes. Living in Michigan, we can get some pretty cold days. But even in sunny SoCal it can get chilly, and nothing …
Lebanese Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce and Toasted Pine Nuts
An easy, 20 minute seafood recipe, white fish is baked with olive oil until flakey then drizzled with a lemony tahini garlic sauce and topped with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley. When it comes to picky eaters, there isn’t …
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Baked Brie with Honey and Almonds
The easiest appetizer you’ll ever make, this warm baked brie with honey and sliced almonds is a crowd favorite and takes just minutes to prepare. Do you know how everyone has a handful of foolproof, go-to recipes that they keep …
Jewish Apple Cake
A traditional Jewish dessert recipe, my Ema Ljuba would frequently make this apple cake on Friday for Shabbat, and it would stay moist all week long. A parev (kosher) dessert, this cake can be eaten with either meat or dairy. …
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Loaded with health benefits and requiring only five ingredients, this slow cooker cranberry sauce is the perfect make-ahead side dish for your table. We were never a big cranberry sauce family growing up and to be honest, after seeing images of …
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Wild Rice Soup
This warm and comforting vegan soup is packed with hearty vegetables, mushrooms, and wild rice. Thai-style coconut milk is stirred in to add a creamy texture and velvety consistency that can’t be beat. When there’s a chill in the air, …
Chicken and Brussels Sprouts with Penne
Protein-packed and full of flavor, this family-friendly pasta recipe is made with tender chicken breasts and hearty Brussels sprouts tossed with lemon juice, garlic, and onion. Brussels sprouts frequently get a bad rep, but I love the little baby cabbages! …
Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Take advantage of this nutritious and delicious acorn squash by stuffing it with tasty sausage, eggplant, and tomatoes. Acorn squash is everywhere this time of year. Take advantage of this affordable and nutritious vegetable by making this delicious Sausage Stuffed …
Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes
Naturally sweetened with fruit, these apple cinnamon protein pancakes are gluten-free and will fill you up while fulfilling any sweet craving in a healthy way. If you follow me on Instagram or read my blog regularly, you’ve probably noticed how much I …
Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Pears
Chicken drumsticks, sweet potatoes, and pears are tossed with cinnamon, garlic, and olive oil then roasted until tender, caramelized, and golden brown. It’s the ultimate family-friendly sheet pan chicken dinner recipe. Something that I feel is heavily underestimated is the …
Quinoa Salad with Acorn Squash and Apples
This protein-packed quinoa dish full of creamy acorn squash, crunchy apples, and toasted walnuts is naturally gluten free and vegan. If you’re looking for an easy make-ahead side dish or simply want to incorporate more meatless meals into your weekly …
Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Vegetables
This Greek-inspired sheet pan chicken and vegetables dinner recipe is made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, potatoes, peppers, onions, and hearty eggplant roasted in garlic, olive oil, and oregano. It’s the easiest no-mess dinner recipe the whole family will love! …