My creamy homemade Baked Potato Soup recipe is loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and tender russet potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal. How to make Baked Potato Soup: Bake Potatoes and Cook Bacon: Start cooking the bacon halfway through the potato cooking time. Let the baked potatoes cool until you are able to…
These easy Overnight Cinnamon Rolls are made ahead the night before, so you can wake up to fresh, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls with minimal morning effort. Perfect for Christmas morning, holidays, or weekend brunch. How to make Overnight Cinnamon Rolls: Make Dough: Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk with a little sugar, letting it…
This easy Radicchio Salad recipe combines crisp, slightly bitter radicchio with sweet grapefruit, crunchy pistachios, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette for an elegant side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. How to make Radicchio Salad: Prep Ingredients and Dressing: Chop the radicchio head into quarters then separate the leaves. Let them soak in ice water…
This easy Potato Leek Soup recipe is a creamy, comforting French classic that’s simple to make on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot, or slow cooker. How to make Potato Leek Soup: How to Chop Leeks: Chop off the small root end and the leaves. Rinse the remaining white and light green leek with water,…
A cozy butternut squash cheddar soup made with sharp cheese and a can of beer for rich, pub-style flavor. Easy to make in the slow cooker or on the stovetop, this comforting soup is perfect as a starter or served with a sandwich or salad. Butternut Squ…
This Healing Pumpkin Soup is made with canned pumpkin, carrots, mushrooms, and coconut milk for a cozy, nourishing bowl that’s naturally dairy-free, pantry-friendly, and freezer-friendly. Pumpkin Soup with Canned Pumpkin When the weather gets chilly, m…
Our homemade Buttermilk Biscuits are perfectly soft, flaky, and buttery, made completely from scratch with simple pantry ingredients. How to make Biscuits: Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Grate in frozen butter, then use a pastry blender or two forks to cut it into the flour. until there…
This Apple Chia Pudding with Peanut Butter is one of my go-to make-ahead recipes — high in protein and fiber to keep me full and satisfied, whether I’m enjoying it for breakfast, a snack, or a healthy dessert. Apple Chia Seed Pudding and Peanut Butter …
This easy Slow Cooker Chili recipe with ground beef, beans, and tomatoes is hearty, high in protein and fiber, and packed with flavor—perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or cozy weekends when you want dinner to cook itself. Slow Cooker Chili Recipe…
The cutest healthy Halloween treat! Frozen banana + white chocolate = these adorable ghost pops! Frozen Banana Ghost Pops These Frozen Boo-nana Pops are the cutest healthy Halloween treat! Made with just two ingredients—bananas and white chocolate—they…
This easy Chicken Divan recipe is a healthier take on the classic casserole made with tender chicken, broccoli, and a creamy homemade sauce. It’s the perfect make-ahead meal for busy weeknights and a comforting family favorite! How to make Chicken Divan: Prepare Rice and Sauce: Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, make the sauce…
This old-fashioned Baked Rice Pudding recipe is made with cooked rice, milk, eggs, raisins, and cinnamon, baked into a creamy custard. How to make old fashioned rice pudding: Beating eggs and sugar in a bowl. Slowly mix in milk and cream. Add vanilla, cinnamon, rice, and raisins and stir to combine. Pour into a casserole…
Our favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are thick, chewy, and so easy to make! They’re perfect for a crowd and are easy to transport in a 9×13 pan. How to make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars: Make Cookie Dough: With a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar…
One Pan Chicken Scarpariello gets a healthy twist with cauliflower in place of potatoes for a high-protein, gluten-free, low-carb dinner you’ll love. Healthy Chicken Scarpariello Like Chicken Saltimbocca, Chicken Scarpariello is one of my favorite Ital…
This easy Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe is rich, buttery, and incredibly moist with a perfectly tender crumb. It’s a classic, easy-to-make bundt cake that’s perfect for any occasion. How to make Sour Cream Pound Cake: Make Cake Batter: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl,…
These Thai Meatballs are quick to make and bursting with bold, savory flavor from a homemade green curry coconut sauce. They’re the perfect 30-minute dinner served with jasmine rice or veggies. How to make Thai Meatballs: Thai Meatballs: Mix oats, egg, and milk; let sit 10 minutes. Add ground meat, ginger, curry paste, fish sauce,…
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce — an easy family dinner ready in under 30 minutes, all made in one pot. Instant Pot Spaghetti I spend most of my days cooking, so there are nights when I’m just too tired to make anything complicated. On those night…
This homemade Calzones recipe is easy to make with pizza dough and stuffed with your favorite toppings like cheese, meats, and vegetables. They can be made in advance and are freezer friendly. Stromboli vs Calzone: The biggest difference between calzones and stromboli are how they’re shaped and sealed. Calzones are folded in half like a…
Our Breakfast Burritos recipe is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. Packed with eggs, sausage, cheese, and your favorite fillings, they reheat perfectly and make breakfast quick, hearty, and stress-free. How to make Breakfast Burritos: Cook Hashbrowns: Cook hashbrowns in a hot greased skillet for several minutes, undisturbed, until golden and crisp on the bottom.…
This easy Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie is our favorite way to make this ultimate comfort food, topped with golden, flaky biscuits instead of a pie crust. How to make Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits: Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a low boil.…
This easy Homemade Chili recipe is a WINNER, packed with hearty ground beef, sausage, beans, and a blend of bold spices, simmered to rich perfection. It’s made in one pot or a slow cooker and freezes well, too. How to make our award-winning Chili Recipe: Cook Meat and Combine: Heat olive oil in a large…
This easy One Pan Skillet Lasagna has all the hearty, cheesy flavor of traditional lasagna, but made in just 30 minutes with one pan and no layering required. How to make Skillet Lasagna: Brown Beef: Sauté ground beef in olive oil over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper, brown fully, and drain excess grease.…
I love the flavors in this Roasted Red Pepper Pasta, with cheesy tortellini in every bite. It’s easy and delicious. How to make Roasted Red Pepper Pasta: Make Sauce: Place red bell pepper halves skin-side-up on a foil lined baking sheet and press them flat with your hand. Roast under the broiler on HIGH for…
These really are the BEST moist and healthy Bran Muffin that are naturally high in fiber, freezer-friendly, and perfect for meal prep or lunchboxes. How to make Bran Muffins: Make Batter: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin. Soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes (to hydrate/plump them) then drain. Mix…
This easy Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich recipe is crispy, melty, and an easy, family-friendly meal you can throw together in minutes, perfect for lunch or dinner. How to make Grilled Ham and Cheese: Assemble Sandwich: Make the honey mustard sauce by stirring all ingredients until smooth (can be made ahead and refrigerated). Optional: Spread…
