This Noodle-less Ratatouille Lasagna is a high-protein, gluten-free vegetarian dinner made with summer vegetables and cottage cheese, with over 39g protein per serving. Noodle-less Ratatouille Lasagna When I was working on the vegetarian chapter of Ski…
These Feta Brined Grilled Chicken Bowls feature juicy, flavorful chicken breasts marinated in feta brine and served over rice with fresh Shirazi salad for an easy, protein-packed summer dinner. Feta Brined Chicken If you’ve ever bought a block of…
This Sausage and Peppers Recipe is an easy Italian dinner with juicy sausage, sweet peppers, and onions. Perfect for grilling or cooking indoors. Sausage and Peppers Recipe Sausage and peppers is a dinner I never get tired of. It’s been a family …
This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta tastes like a creamy vodka sauce, but it’s made with blended cottage cheese instead of heavy cream and skips the alcohol. Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta I was skeptical that cottage cheese could replace cream i…
These grilled boneless chicken thighs are served with a smoky charred scallion sauce that comes together with grilled scallions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger. It’s simple, fresh, and packed with flavor. Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs One …
Made with ripe garden tomatoes, this easy Tomato Bisque gets its velvety texture from blended vegetables instead of cream. Tomato Bisque Soup Recipe I make this Tomato Bisque recipe every summer when my garden is overflowing with ripe tomatoes. While I…
These Chicken Meatballs with Lemony Pesto White Bean Puree are a high-protein, high-fiber one-skillet dinner made with ground chicken and a creamy white bean puree blended with a lemony fresh basil pesto. Pesto Chicken Meatballs I am always looking for…
This Giant Chicken Milanese is a crispy baked ground chicken cutlet topped with a fresh lemony arugula salad. Viral Ground Chicken Cutlet Chicken Milanese is one of my favorite dishes to order when I go out for Italian, so I knew I had to try the viral…
This easy Thai Steak Salad is made with marinated flank steak, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a light peanut dressing for a high-protein dinner packed with flavor. Thai Steak Salad This Thai Steak Salad is the kind of dinner that feels restaurant-…
Filetto di pomodoro is a simple Italian tomato sauce made with crushed tomatoes, garlic, onions, carrots, and fresh basil. It’s light yet flavorful thanks to a long simmer on the stovetop. Homemade Filetto di Pomodoro Sauce I think what I love most abo…
Vietnamese Shaking Beef is a steak salad served on a bed of greens and tomatoes, topped with pickled onions and a lime dipping sauce. Vietnamese Shaking Beef Shaking Beef (Bò Lúc Lắc) is a popular Vietnamese dish that blends multiple flavors, creating …
Meltingly tender and richly aromatic, this traditional Moroccan Lamb Tagine is deeply flavorful, made with tender lamb, vegetables, and dried apricots— perfect served over fluffy couscous, rice, or quinoa.
This cozy, family-friendly Ravioli Soup is made with cheese ravioli and Italian sausage simmered in a light, creamy tomato broth. A hearty, comforting, one-pot meal, perfect weeknight dinner. Ravioli Soup with Sausage Now that the weather has gotten co…
Much like life, the secret to perfecting pasta dough is knowing when to rest. Pasta has taught me that the best results most often come from not forcing or rushing. And how a little patience can transform simple ingredients into something extraordinary.
Easy Slow Cooker Korean Beef melts in your mouth, with a rich, savory-sweet sauce made from gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and applesauce. It’s a cozy, hands-off dinner you’ll be happy to come home to. Korean Slow Cooker Beef This Slow Cooker Ko…
This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is a lighter, cozier twist on the classic—made with lean ground turkey and topped with creamy mashed sweet potatoes. Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potatoes This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie, inspired from my classic Sh…
A cozy, crowd-pleasing Baked Rigatoni with rich sauce and creamy béchamel—easily made vegetarian. Use the honeycomb method for special occasions, or bake it in your favorite 9×13 dish. Vegan-adaptable.
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 Vegetable Barley Soup is cozy, hearty, and full of wholesome goodness! Packed with tender veggies and chewy barley, it’s the perfect nourishing bowl to warm you up on a chilly day.
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…
Cozy, satisfying, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, these Stuffed Shells are filled with ricotta, mushrooms, spinach, and fresh herbs, baked in a rich marinara sauce until bubbly and golden.
This Slow Cooker Coq au Vin is inspired by the classic French stewed chicken recipe, with bacon, mushrooms, and onions. Using the crockpot streamlines the cooking process. Coq au Vin in the Slow Cooker Braising chicken in wine is an age-old tradition, …
Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with ground turkey, beans, corn, and cheese provide over 23 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber per serving. A hearty, healthy dinner! Stuffed Sweet Potatoes I love a good loaded sweet potato. If you’ve made my Vegeta…
Juicy chicken meatballs in a creamy coconut sauce with chunks of pineapple, ginger, lime, and cilantro. It’s a sweet-savory, island-inspired dinner that’s perfect for a weeknight. Chicken Meatballs with Pineapple If you’re craving something sweet and s…
