Skinny Main Dish

Lobster Tails

You can learn how to cook Lobster Tails perfectly at home with our easy, foolproof recipe that delivers restaurant-quality results in just 15 minutes. How to Butterfly a Lobster Tail: Cut Shell: With sharp kitchen shears, gently cut a line down the top of the shell, stopping at the fin. Loosen Meat: Carefully loosen the…

Chicken Divan

This chicken divan with rice is flavorful, packed with chicken and broccoli, and is a meal the whole family will love!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…

Orange Pomegranate Salad

This arugula Pomegranate Salad recipe is colorful, bright, and so flavorful! It's perfect for a holiday meal or anytime!This orange Pomegranate Salad is the perfect easy holiday side dish, layered with sweet pomegranate arils, avocados, fresh oranges, thinly sliced onions, toasted walnuts and feta cheese. It has the perfect crunch and sweetness to accompany any dinner! How to make Pomegranate Salad: Make Salad Dressing: Add all of the salad dressing ingredients to a…

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,…

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

This Roasted Butternut Squash Salad is the perfect blend of warm, caramelized squash, crisp greens, and a tangy homemade dressing. It’s a flavorful and healthy fall salad recipe that makes a stunning side dish or light main course.Our Roasted Butternut Squash Salad is my favorite healthy fall salad recipe, with roasted squash, crisp greens, bacon, pecans and a tangy homemade dressing. Tips for Buying and Cutting Squash: How to make Butternut Squash Salad: Roast the Squash & Make Vinaigrette: Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast at 400°F…

Baked Tacos

Baked Tacos lined on a baking tray, topped with salsa, sour cream and lettuce.Our easy Baked Tacos recipe is perfect for dinner any night, or for feeding a crowd, with crispy ready in under 30 minutes, that you can prep ahead of time. How to make Baked Tacos: Cook Taco Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces. Drain…

Orzo Salad

Mediterranean Orzo Salad in a large serving bowl, ready to serve.I’m obsessed with this fresh and flavorful Mediterranean Orzo Salad recipe; it tastes even better than it looks and is my favorite for summer dinner, side dish or a backyard BBQ. How to make Orzo Pasta Salad: Combine dressing ingredients in a bowl. Cook pasta according to package instructions then drain well and let cool.…

California Roll Sushi

A homemade California Roll served in a group of 8 on a rectangle blue serving plate.Let me show you how to make California Roll sushi recipe from home, with simple ingredients, the most authentic way! This is the easiest sushi recipe, made with sushi rice, crab, avocado, and cucumber. How to make a California Roll: Make Sushi Rice and prep sushi Mat: Follow my recipe for the best sushi rice,…

Sushi Rice

The best Sushi Rice recipe in a wooden bowl with a wooden rice paddle, ready to be used in sushi rolls or bowls.This authentic sushi rice recipe is so easy to make from home and perfect for making sushi rolls, poke bowls, sushi burritos, and more. How to make Sushi Rice: Wash and Cook Rice: Pour rice into a fine mesh strainer then rinse under the water in a circular motion, while gently massaging it with your…

Lemon Chicken Pasta

A bowl of healthy Lemon Chicken Pasta recipe filled with chicken, zucchini, squash, parmesan cheese, and herbs.This easy Lemon Chicken Pasta recipe is bright, fresh, and packed full of flavor, but most importantly is uses your favorite summer vegetables and is ready in less than 30 minutes! How to make Lemon Chicken Pasta: Cook Chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook Vegetables: Add…

Quinoa Burger

An easy homemade Quinoa Burger recipe served on a bun with melted provolone, arugula, and tomato.I’m convinced this is the best Quinoa Burger recipe; it’s so flavorful, packed with protein, and so easy to make. You won’t miss the meat! How to make Quinoa Burgers: Combine and Shape: Mix quinoa, brown rice, chopped spinach, red bell peppers, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, and spices in a large mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate…

Ham Bone Soup

An easy Ham Bone Soup recipe with potatoes, ham, carrots, zucchini, and beans in a delicious broth, served in a bowl.There’s so much to love about our old fashioned Ham Bone Soup recipe loaded with potatoes, beans, ham, and vegetables in a delicious broth. It can be made in the slow cooker or on the stove. How to make Ham Bone Soup: Slow Cooker Method (Recommended): Make Broth: In a slow cooker, add ham bone,…

Seared Scallops

The best Pan Seared Scallops recipe with a golden crust and an easy garlic butter sauce spooned on top.This pan Seared Scallops recipe is so easy to make, with a beautiful golden crust and garlic butter sauce to spoon on top. It’s a restaurant-quality dish that you can cook confidently at home! Buy the right kind of Scallops: How to cook Scallops: Prep Scallops: Pat scallops dry with paper towels. (Remove the small…

Mini Meatloaf Recipe

The best mini meatloaf recipe cooked in a muffin tin and topped with a flavorful sauce, served on a plate with a green salad.The best Mini Meatloaf recipe is delicious and easy to make, cooked in a muffin tin. We top it with a simple homemade sauce that is irresistible. How to make Mini Meatloaf: Combine: With clean hands, a large spoon, or meat chopper, mix ground beef (or ground turkey), breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, mustard, onion, chili powder,…

Chicken Pasta Salad

A cold Chicken Pasta Salad recipe in a big bowl with wooden tongs starting to pick some up.Our cold Chicken Pasta Salad recipe has spinach, mandarin oranges, craisins, almonds, and parmesan cheese tossed with bowtie pasta and chicken in a creamy greek yogurt dressing. It’s fresh, healthy, and absolutely delicious! How to make Chicken Pasta Salad: Make Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth or use a blender to make it really…

Harvest Bowls

A harvest bowl recipe with tender chicken, brussels sprouts, sweet potato, pecans, pomegranate seeds, and a sliced avocado on top of a bed of coconut rice.This Harvest Bowl recipe has coconut rice with roasted vegetables, tender chicken, and an easy sweet curry sauce on top. It’s healthy, delicious, and my favorite Fall meal! I have so many great “bowl” recipes! Try Egg Roll in a Bowl, Tahini Chicken Bowls, Hot Honey Salmon Bowls, or Hawaiian Bowls! How to make Harvest…

Protein Pizza

This high protein pizza dough recipe made into a delicious pepperoni pizza on the cutting board, sliced and ready to serve.Our easy high protein Pizza Crust recipe will help you crush your goals while still allowing indulgence in a delicious cheesy pizza! The crust is so flavorful and you’ll have pizza ready in just 30 minutes. Try our other high protein recipes, like Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Salmon Tacos, Greek Burgers with Feta Aioli, or Slow…

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

A homemade Grilled Chicken Sandwich being held, ready to take a bite.This easy Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe is one of our favorite Summer meals, with seasoned, juicy, grilled chicken breasts on top of a bun with guacamole and all of your favorite toppings. We have so many amazing healthy Burger sandwich recipes on TBFS, like our Quinoa Burger, Black Bean Burger, Turkey Burgers, French Onion Burgers,…

Honey Mustard Chicken

Baked honey mustard chicken thighs on a sheet pan with red onion, butternut squash, and brussels sprouts.You’re going to love our newest sheet pan dinner of juicy Honey Mustard Chicken baked with butternut squash, red onion, and Brussels sprouts. This healthy and delicious dinner is ready in 30 minutes! I’m a huge fan of 30-minute meals like this, and Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas, Salmon Tacos, Mediterranean Meatball Bowl, or Chicken Caprese!…

Chicken Gyros

A plate with two chicken gyros in pitas, with tzatziki, onion, cucumber and tomato.Our Greek inspired Chicken Gyros recipe is one the whole family begs for! It features juicy marinated chicken on a warm pita, topped with lettuce, red onion, cucumber, and easy tzatziki sauce. Some of my other favorite chicken recipes Try Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, Chicken Shawarma Bowl, Pastalaya, and BBQ Chicken Drumsticks. How to make…

Turkey Burgers

Two turkey burgers served in buns, topped with avocado, lettuce and onion.Our Turkey Burger recipe is so flavorful and juicy it rivals any beef burger, (and it’s healthier and protein packed). Cook them on the grill, stove, or in the oven and is ready in just 20 minutes! If you’re a burger fanatic, try our French Onion Burgers, Quinoa Burgers, Greek Burgers with Feta Aioli, Classic…

Salmon Tacos

Three Blackened Salmon Tacos in corn tortillas on a plate, ready to enjoy.These healthy and delicious blackened Salmon Tacos include flavorful salmon wrapped in a corn tortilla, topped with cabbage, red onions, cilantro, and an easy cilantro lime sauce. If you love seafood recipes be sure to try our Crab Cakes, Grilled Fish Tacos, or Kung Pao Shrimp. How to make Salmon Tacos: Cook Salmon: Pat salmon…

The BEST Black Bean Burgers

Black bean burger served in a hamburger bun topped with sauce, tomato and avocado.Our homemade Black Bean Burger recipe is packed with protein, fiber, and on the table in just 30 minutes. Best of all, it’s so flavorful and good, you wont miss the meat. Want more vegetarian recipes? Try Pupusas, Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers, Veggie Enchiladas, or a Buddha Bowl! How to Make Black Bean Burgers: Chop Vegetables:…

Cold Noodle Salad

An easy Noodle Salad with chopped veggies shrimp, and a simple vinaigrette, served cold.This delicious Cold Noodle Salad recipe combines lo mein noodles with tons of fresh veg and herbs, and a simple sauce to coat it all. We like to add shrimp, chicken, or tofu for extra protein. If you love pasta salads, you need to try Pesto Tortellini, Italian Pasta Salad, or Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad.…

Steak Kabobs

A pan of grilled Steak Kabobs with steak, red and yellow bell pepper, and red onion, ready to serve.We enjoy these Steak Kabobs on repeat all summer long, paired with our favorite vegetables for grilling. They make the perfect easy summer dinner or fun addition to a summer BBQ.  Our other go-to grilling recipes include French Onion Burgers, Cedar Plank Salmon, Carne Asada Tacos, and Easy Grilled Pizza. How to make Steak Kabobs:…

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