These braised cabbage wedges simmer in a savory tomato and wine sauce until meltingly tender. Often called melting cabbage, this easy skillet side dish turns a simple head of cabbage into something special. Melting Cabbage These braised cabbage wedges …
These easy Turkey and Black Bean Enchiladas are filled with seasoned ground turkey and black beans, then baked with homemade enchilada sauce and melted cheese. They’re one of my favorite ways to turn a pound of ground turkey into a hearty dinner. Groun…
This juicy Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin roasts on one sheet pan with delicata squash, caramelized onions, and pears tossed with maple and whole-grain mustard. Pork Tenderloin with Delicata Squash and Pear This simple sheet-pan recipe turned out so muc…
These Cacio e Pepe Peas turn a bag of frozen green peas into a quick, side dish with Pecorino Romano and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper. Just 4 ingredients and ready in 10 minutes! Easy Frozen Peas Recipe I don’t usually get excited about…
This weeknight Maple Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken has boneless skinless chicken thighs, caramelized Brussels sprouts, and butternut squash coated in a maple-mustard sauce. Sheet Pan Maple Dijon Chicken and Vegetables Inspired by my Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarm…
Cozy up with this Spanish Garbanzo Stew! Made in the Instant Pot with dried chickpeas, smoky chorizo, ham, and potatoes, this hearty one-pot meal is packed with protein and has 17 grams of fiber per serving. Spanish Garbanzo Bean Soup We’ve officially …
These easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are my go-to dump-and-go dinner for busy weeknights when I know I won’t have time to cook later. Dump-and-Go Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos These easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are my go-to dinner when I know I won’t have …
These crispy Chicken Smash Tacos are topped with crunchy lime-cabbage slaw and a creamy jalapeño sauce, making a simple, flavor-packed dinner. Chicken Smash Tacos If you love my Turkey Smash Tacos, you’ll want to try these Chicken Smash Tacos! Ground c…
You’d never guess that the secret ingredient in this high-protein passion fruit chia pudding is silken tofu. When blended with vanilla yogurt, passion fruit, and sweetened condensed milk, it creates a thick, creamy pudding that takes just minutes to ma…
This moist Chocolate Banana Bread is made with ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and plenty of chocolate chips. It’s lighter than most recipes and so easy to make! Chocolate Chip Banana Bread This Chocolate Banana Bread is what I make for Madison anytime I h…
This Miso Shrimp Salad pairs savory-sweet miso sesame shrimp with a crunchy edamame cabbage slaw for an easy, high-protein, high-fiber dinner. Make it on the grill, in a grill pan, or in a skillet. Miso Shrimp with Edamame Cabbage Salad I wasn’t sure i…
This easy Creamy Pesto Pasta with cottage cheese is a great way to increase protein without adding many calories. Since it’s blended until smooth, you can’t even taste it once it’s mixed with the basil pesto. Cottage Cheese Pesto Pasta Since adding cot…
This no-cook Green Goddess Chicken Chickpea Salad is high in protein and fiber, packed with crunchy vegetables, and perfect for meal prep. High Protein Chicken Chickpea Salad I love having a cold lunch ready to grab from the fridge, especially one that…
This Steak Fajita Salad has all the flavors of sizzling steak fajitas in a lighter summer salad made with grilled sirloin steak, peppers, onions, avocado, and a honey lime dressing. Steak Fajita Salad I love a good steak salad, especially in the summer…
Foil Packet Fish Tacos made with cod, fresh corn, and bell peppers are an easy, healthy grilled summer dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Foil Packet Fish Tacos These Fish Taco Foil Packets are made with flaky cod, sweet summer corn, and co…
Topped with smoked salmon, red onion, capers, and everything bagel seasoning, this Smoked Salmon Toast with cottage cheese has all the flavors of a traditional lox bagel with over 30 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber. It’s quick, satisfying, and pe…
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 easy Grilled Chicken Salad combines juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, sweet mango, black beans, and a creamy cilantro lime yogurt dressing for a high-protein, high-fiber meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Grilled Chicken Salad w…
Tres Leches Overnight Oats are inspired by my favorite cake. The oats soak in three milks overnight, creating a healthy high-protein, high-fiber breakfast that tastes like dessert and keeps you full all morning. Tres Leches Overnight Oats Meet my new b…
This Vegan Quinoa Bowl is made with roasted vegetables, protein-rich edamame, and lemony quinoa for an easy plant-based meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl I love a big bowl of vegetables as a main d…
These Grilled Chicken Breasts are marinated with garlic, lime, and spices, then topped with a fresh mango black bean salsa for the ultimate high-protein summer dinner. It’s packed with lean protein, fiber, and bright fresh flavor—perfect for grilling s…
This easy, high-protein Tuna White Bean Salad with navy beans is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep. A high-fiber, high-protein lunch that keeps you full and energized all afternoon. Tuna White Bean Salad Lately, besides focusing on protein, I…
This Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Gratin is my favorite way to transform leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a warm, comforting meal. It’s gluten-free and high-protein. Gluten Free Turkey Pot Pie Having a fridge full of leftover turkey is one of my favo…
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…
