Stuffed Shells with Mushrooms, Spinach & Ricotta
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.
Freezer Meals
French Comfort Food Made Easy: Slow Cooker Coq au Vin
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, …
High-Protein AND High-Fiber? These Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Do It All!
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…
Hawaiian Chicken Meatballs with Pineapple
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…
Spatchcock Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
Make dinner simple with this one-pan spatchcock chicken and sweet potatoes—a cozy fall sheet pan meal that’s flavorful, healthy, and ready in about an hour. Sheet Pan Spatchcock Chicken If you’re looking for a cozy fall dinner that’s hearty, flavorful,…
Pozole Rojo Made Fast in the Instant Pot!
This Instant Pot Pozole Rojo recipe is made with pork, hominy, and spices. It’s a comforting dinner on a cold night and leftovers taste even better the next day, so they’re perfect to pack for lunch! The Best Instant Pot Pozole Rojo Pozole is a popular…
Air Fryer Meatball Subs
Air Fryer Meatball Subs are an easy, healthy twist on the classic. Made with homemade meatballs, marinara, and cheese all tucked into a roll for a quick, high-protein dinner your family will love! Meatball Subs Air Fryer lovers, this Air Fryer Meatball…
Pumpkin Lasagna Skillet
This savory Pumpkin Lasagna Skillet is the ultimate cozy fall dinner. Made in just one pan with pasta, pumpkin, cheese, and ground turkey, it’s high-protein, family-friendly, and weeknight-easy! Pumpkin Lasagna (One Skillet) If you’re craving comfort f…
The Tomato Sauce I Make Most Often—A Lightened-Up Take on Marcella Hazan’s Classic
This is the best tomato sauce, in my humble opinion! Inspired by Marcella Hazan’s iconic recipe, this lighter version uses high-quality canned tomatoes, just a touch of butter, and a halved onion to create a rich, silky pasta sauce with only three ingr…
One-Pan Chicken Shawarma That’s Packed with Protein & Fiber
If you need a high-protein and high-fiber dinner idea, this Chicken Shawarma Sheet Pan Dinner is packed with juicy chicken thighs, chickpeas, and roasted vegetables—all on one pan for easy cleanup. Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma You’ve been asking me for m…
Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
Tender and flavorful, these Turkey Zucchini Meatballs are easy to make – a delicious weeknight dinner (or freeze them for later). Pair them with our creamy feta-yogurt sauce for the ultimate bite.
Easy Blackberry Cobbler (Lightened Up Recipe)
Nothing beats a warm, bubbly blackberry cobbler with sweet-tart fruit and a golden crust. This lighter version is perfect for dessert—top it with ice cream or whipped cream if you’d like! Blackberry Cobbler Recipe I’ve always been a cobbler fan. There’…
Chicken Taquitos
Kid-friendly Chicken Taquitos, rolled tortillas filled with ground chicken and cheese and baked until crispy, are perfect for making ahead and keeping stashed in the freezer! Perfect for back-to-school lunch! Chicken and Cheese Taquitos Stash these cri…
Korean Bulgogi Beef Recipe
This Korean beef bulgogi is made with the most delicious marinade! Succulent, tender, thin slices of beef are pan-seared to perfection.
Turn Garden Tomatoes Into the Best Fresh Tomato Sauce
In the summer, there’s nothing better than homemade, fresh garden tomato sauce – perfect for your favorite pasta dish! Garden Tomato Sauce I have a backyard garden, and every summer I end up with more tomatoes than I know what to do with. There’s…
How to Make Tamales From Scratch
Learn my easy method for making tamales! Includes step-by-step instructions for making delicious tamales filled with green chili and cheese (or shredded chicken) cooked on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot.
Roasted Zucchini Soup with Feta
This easy Roasted Zucchini Feta Soup is roasted in the oven then blended until smooth and creamy. You can enjoy this soup hot or cold, making it perfect for summer. Roasted Zucchini Soup Roasted Zucchini Feta Soup is as easy as it gets—just toss everyt…
Instant Pot Egg Bites – Cheaper Than Starbucks
These Instant Pot Egg Bites are light, fluffy, and packed with protein—perfect for meal prep! Customize with your favorite fillings, like spinach, cheese, bacon, or vegetables. Instant Pot Egg Bites I love meal prepping these Instant Pot Egg Bites beca…
Grilled Jerk Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa (Easy Summer Dinner)
Juicy grilled chicken thighs (or breasts) seasoned with jerk spices topped with a cool and refreshing mango avocado salsa – the perfect summer dinner. Grilled Jerk Chicken My husband loves jerk chicken, so I set out to make a version that’s bold, flavo…
A High-Protein Twist on the Classic Cacio e Pepe
This creamy, Cottage Cheese Cacio e Pepe is a protein-packed twist on the Italian classic. No cream needed—just blend cottage cheese, black pepper, Parmesan, and starchy pasta water to make a luscious sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes! Creamy Cacio e Pe…
Air Fryer Greek Chicken: High-Protein One-Pot Dinner Ready in Minutes
This easy Air Fryer Greek Chicken recipe is packed with flavor and ready in 20 minutes. With juicy chicken, chickpeas, zucchini, and feta, it’s a one-pot, high-protein weeknight meal. Air Fryer Greek Chicken When a Greek salad meets a warm grain bowl (…
Quick Easy Chickpea Curry
Simple, vibrant, and richly delicious, this Chickpea Curry is perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave something satisfying yet quick to prepare. Vegan + gluten-free.
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is the fastest way to make shredded chicken, perfect for high-protein meal prep which can be used in chicken salad, tacos, enchiladas, bowls, and more! Perfect Instant Pot Shredded Chicken I recently shared my slow cooker s…
Balsamic Chicken Marinade
Easy balsamic chicken marinade has big flavor—perfect for grilling chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or kabobs all summer long! Balsamic Chicken Marinade This easy balsamic chicken marinade is my go-to for grilling season and meal prepping chi…
Sourdough Discard Waffles
If you need ways to use up your sourdough discard, you’ll love these light, golden, fluffy Sourdough Waffles! Sourdough Discard Waffles Sourdough baking is a labor of love—but what do you do with all that discard? Instead of tossing it, I’m always look…