High Protein Recipes

Beef Tenderloin

This Beef Tenderloin Roast recipe is the ultimate show-stopping centerpiece. It’s perfectly seasoned and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Learn how to cook a beef tenderloin to juicy, flavorful perfection with this foolproof method ideal for holidays or special occasions. How to make Beef Tenderloin: Chill the Meat (Optional, Recommended): Pat the beef dry, season generously with kosher…

Pork Meatballs

Make these Mediterranean-inspired pork meatballs for a satisfying, super-versatile protein for any dinner. Pan-fried in just 15 minutes, you’ll have a batch of juicy, flavorful meatballs in no time! These ground pork meatballs are one of my famil…

Seared Duck Breast Recipe

My pan-seared duck breast recipe features a crackling, crispy skin, juicy meat, and is drizzled with an aromatic plum sauce. It’s easy, elegant, and restaurant-worthy. If you’re lucky enough to have had duck breast in plum sauce before, you…

Magic Salmon Seasoning

This magic salmon seasoning blend transforms any salmon into super flavorful fish in minutes. Made with smoked paprika, garlic powder,…

Air Fryer Tri Tip

Cook tri tip perfectly every time with my simple air fryer cooking method. The result is tri tip that has crisp, tender edges and a juicy middle.   Friends, you’re eyes aren’t deceiving you. Today, you’ll learn how to cook t…

Honey Garlic Salmon

This honey garlic salmon recipe is an easy weeknight dinner with a sweet and savory glaze. It’s simple, delicious, and…

Garlic Butter Baked Pollock

My garlic butter-baked pollock recipe promises buttery-soft, flaky fish, served with tender potatoes and tomatoes for a hearty, healthy dish. All you need is 20 minutes and pantry staples.  My partner and I are on a bit of a seafood kick at home lately…

Schnitzel

Our easy German Schnitzel recipe teaches you how to make traditional pork schnitzel with tips for perfect breading and frying every time. It’s crispy, golden and made with just a few simple ingredients. How to make German Schnitzel: Prep Pork Chops: Grab some plastic wrap and a rolling pin and pound the pork chops to…

Venison Chili

My one-pot venison chili features juicy ground venison, cooked with a flavorful seasoning mix and beans. It’s my favorite wholesome, rich, and hearty dish. When the weather cools, chili becomes a weekly staple in our house. To switch things up, I…

The Cozy German Meal Your Family Will Ask for Again and Again

Our traditional German Rouladen recipe is a classic comfort food with thin slices of beef rolled around mustard, bacon, and vegetables, then braised until melt-in-your-mouth tender. How to make Rouladen: Add Fillings and Roll Up: Lay out each beef slice, pound lightly (optional, if needed), spread with mustard, and season with salt and pepper. Add…

Air Fryer Ham

My air fryer ham with orange and brown sugar glaze is always a showstopper. It’s bursting with sweet and savory flavor, and perfect for Easter, Christmas, or a weekend lunch. When it comes to effortless holiday cooking or when my partner is in hi…

Oxtail Stew

My one-pot oxtail stew is the ultimate comfort food: hearty, healthy, and packed with flavor! It features succulent oxtail chunks slow-cooked in a rich gravy. Stews are one meal I never get tired of, especially when the weather cools down. However, I d…

Braised Beef Cheeks

My braised beef cheeks are lightly browned, simmered with tender veggies in a warm braising broth. The meat is fall-apart tender, and the red wine sauce is savory and aromatic. Oven OR slow cooker methods included! I make beef stew at least once a mont…

Air Fryer Halibut

My air fryer halibut recipe makes a simple dinnertime protein that pairs with many sides. It’s crispy on the outside, flaky inside, and doesn’t need any breading at all. We try to enjoy fish weekly, and this air fryer halibut is the one eve…

Baked Ham

The best Baked Ham recipe is warm, moist, and covered in a delicious pineapple brown sugar glaze. It's perfect for holidays or any special occasion and the leftovers are so versatile!This traditional Baked Ham recipe with a pineapple brown sugar glaze is so flavorful, delicious, and perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any special occasion! How to make Baked Ham: Make the Glaze: Combine all glaze ingredients in a saucepan and stir until smooth. Simmer on low heat until thickened to a syrup-like consistency. Bake and…

Pork Shoulder Roast

My pork shoulder roast is fall-apart tender and slow-roasted with garlic and spices. It’s a foolproof centerpiece for any dinner table.  This pork shoulder roast has become my go-to when I’m hosting my friend group (my partner and I ho…

Baked Whiting

My baked whiting recipe is deceptively simple, and the results are fresh, lightly seasoned fillets dressed in melted butter and fresh dill.  I make fish at least once a week for my family- it’s a lean source of protein and nutrients, includi…

Venison Roast

Learn how to cook a juicy, hearty venison roast with tender pan-roasted veggies. It’s easy, flavorful, and comes with my tried-and-true oven and slow cooker option! Lately, I’ve been on a venison kick- from meatloaf and stew to chili–…

Short Rib Ragu

This short rib ragu recipe is restaurant-quality and so flavorful! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious!Our Short Rib Ragu recipe features fall-off-the-bone braised beef simmered in a rich tomato and red wine sauce, enveloped in pasta. It’s a restaurant-quality homemade ragu that’s easy to make and packed with flavor. How to make Short Rib Ragu: Sear Beef: Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven…

Minute Steaks

My minute steak recipe features lightly seasoned steaks, pan-fried and served in a savory gravy with caramelized onions. It’s a hearty, comforting dish everyone will love! It doesn’t take much to convince my family to eat steak for dinner. …

Thai Meatballs

These Thai-inspired Green Curry Meatballs are easy to make and have the most incredible green curry sauce. These Thai Meatballs are made in just 30 minutes and absolutely delicious!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,…

Coulotte Steak Recipe

Once you learn how to cook coulotte steak using my fast and easy recipe, you’ll want to make it ALL the time. It’s tender, juicy, and the results are guaranteed.  We are big steak eaters in my family, and if I had to pick one of the mo…

21 High Protein Recipes That Feel Like a Cheat Day (But Aren’t)

This protein pizza lets me indulge without the guilt and is so tasty you won't miss getting take out.These high protein meals are so flavorful and satisfying, you’d never guess they’re macro-friendly. You know those days when you’re craving something hearty – maybe cheesy, saucy, or even a little indulgent? But you still want to stay on track with your macros? That’s exactly where these high protein recipes come in. Whether you’re meal-prepping…

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