How To Make: Simple Recipes for Beginners

Strawberry Yogurt Bark

If you’re looking for a healthy snack with some added protein for the kids this summer, you’ll love this strawberry yogurt bark! Yogurt Bark Strawberry Yogurt Bark is a delicious and healthy frozen treat that’s perfect for summer. It’s like…

Grilled Eggplant with Feta

If you need an easy side dish this summer, this grilled eggplant with feta cheese is great with anything you’re grilling. Grilled Eggplant with Feta This grilled eggplant is a really simple summer side dish, the flavor of the oregano comes through, and…

Watermelon Cucumber Granita

Cool off with this refreshing 4-ingredient, Watermelon Cucumber Granita. Easy to make, and no special equipment needed! Watermelon Cucumber Granita This light frozen dessert is cold and slushy, perfect for cooling off this summer or enjoying as a palat…

High Protein Whipped Cottage Cheese Bowls

These quick and easy, high-protein Whipped Cottage Cheese Bowls, topped with fruit and almonds, are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Whipped Cottage Cheese Bowls I love this easy Whipped Cottage Cheese Bowls recipe, a delicious way to get 32 grams …

Cucumber Soup

A refreshing and light cold Cucumber Soup made with Greek yogurt and fresh herbs. It’s easy to make, no cooking or heating the kitchen, making it perfect for a hot summer day. Cold Cucumber Soup I love a chilled soup in the summer, like this tomato gaz…

Grilled Shrimp

This super easy grilled shrimp recipe with garlic butter is a family favorite and a win-win for busy weeknights! Grilled Shrimp Recipe Let’s face it–some nights, getting dinner on the table that pleases everyone feels impossible. But these simple…

Filipino BBQ Pork Skewers

The unique ingredient that makes these Filipino BBQ Pork Skewers so good is a can of 7-Up soda! They’re perfect for summer grilling! Filipino BBQ Pork Skewers If you want to make a delicious recipe at your next BBQ that will wow everyone, these F…

Baked Steelhead Trout

This easy Baked Steelhead Trout recipe is quick, flavorful, and delicious! It’s roasted with lemons, lemon zest, and capers. Baked Steelhead Trout If you find yourself at Aldi, you must pick up a package of their steelhead trout. It’s delicious, topped…

Arugula Salad

Baby arugula salad is my go-to when I need a quick side salad recipe for fish, steak, chicken, or pork chops! Arugula Salad This healthy Arugula Salad with shaved parmesan requires no chopping, takes just minutes to whip up, and is so good! I make it a…

Roasted Asparagus

This quick and easy recipe for oven-roasted asparagus is the perfect spring side dish. This basic recipe can be seasoned many different ways—add lemon juice, garlic, or shaved Parmesan for variations. Roasted Asparagus Roasted Asparagus is a super easy…

Honey Baked Spiral Ham

Baked spiral ham with a simple homemade glaze made with fresh orange juice, pineapple juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a touch of brown sugar is the perfect holiday dish! Honey Baked Ham Spiral hams are great for serving at large parties because they a…

Carrot Banana Protein Smoothie

If you want to switch up your smoothie game, you will love this Carrot Banana Protein Smoothie made with almond milk and flax seed. Carrot Banana Protein Smoothie I love the convenience of a protein shake when I need something fast and I’m trying to ea…

Ranch Popcorn

If you want a low-calorie, healthy snack, you’ll love this air-popped Ranch Popcorn with homemade ranch popcorn seasoning! Ranch Popcorn We are huge popcorn eaters in my house! Did you know you can pop popcorn on the stove with no oil? No fancy machine…

Grapefruit-Ginger Kombucha Mocktail

This Grapefruit-Ginger Kombucha Mocktail is easy to make, refreshing, and good for your gut! Grapefruit-Ginger Kombucha Mocktail Anyone doing a dry challenge or looking to give up alcohol altogether? If you want a grown-up cocktail without the alcohol,…

Cacio e Pepe Cheese Crisps

These Cacio e Pepe Cheese Crisps are fun and fast to make for an easy, low- carb holiday appetizer with only three ingredients! Cacio e Pepe Cheese Crisps Cacio e Pepe is an Italian pasta dish with Pecorino Romano cheese and lots of black pepper. I cre…

Snowman Chocolate Bark

Snowman Chocolate Bark is no-bake treat, perfect for the holidays made with mini marshmallows, chocolate, pretzel sticks, and sprinkles. Snowman Chocolate Bark If you need some holiday baking ideas to give as gifts that don’t require any baking, you’ll…

Lemon Brussel Sprouts

Crisp-tender Lemon Brussel Sprouts are light and bright, made with shaved brussels sprouts, broth, lemon juice, and zest. Just 5 ingredients! Lemon Shaved Brussel Sprouts This fat-free Brussels sprout recipe is all about texture and brightness, and the…

Turkey Stock for Gravy

There’s no denying that the secret to a memorable turkey gravy lies in its base: a rich, flavorful stock. Once you’ve made your own turkey stock, there’s no going back to the store-bought stuff. Turkey Stock for Gravy Thanksgiving wou…

Cornbread Muffins

Adding fresh corn to cornbread muffins makes them moist and delicious, you’ll never know they’re light! Homemade Cornbread Muffins For years, I tried to make a healthier, low-fat cornbread, but I never liked the results and always gave up. …

Air Fryer Chicken Bites

These easy, high-protein Air Fryer Chicken Bites, made with boneless skinless chicken breast chunks, are perfect for a quick dinner! I make a batch and use the other half for meal prep for the week. Air Fryer Chicken Breast Bites These easy naked Air F…

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pears and Pomegranate

This delicious Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad made with juicy pears, pomegranates, pepitas, and goat cheese is the perfect fall side dish. Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad I love raw shaved Brussels sprout salads and have been making them since Madison was l…

Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

These crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts roast on a sheet pan coated with grated Parmesan cheese, they’re so good! Parmesan Brussel Sprouts You might remember the roasted potatoes I’m obsessed with that I shared a few weeks ago. Well, I used the sa…

Instant Pot Brown Rice

This foolproof Instant Pot brown rice is so easy and makes perfect, flavorful brown rice every time! Instant Pot Brown Rice I shared this recipe for Instant Pot white rice a few weeks ago and got many questions about how to make it with brown, so I set…

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Sweet and savory roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for your favorite fall and winter dishes. Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes These easy, Roasted Sweet Potatoes are an easy side to cook up all season long. They use pantry staples, and most of…

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