These quick pickled beets are so good that I like to eat them straight from the jar. Roasted, then pickled in a simple brine made from apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt, the beets are tender, sweet, and tangy, with a sour, savory kick from ga…
Guacamole Chicken Salad: A Fresh, Protein-Packed Lunch If you’re looking for an easy, protein-packed lunch, this Guacamole Chicken Salad is a great one to have in your back pocket. It’s fresh, creamy, and satisfying, with tender shredded ch…
An Easy Bean Salad with Artichokes, Olives and Feta I love a good salad that doesn’t require a lot of work, and this one is a keeper. This Bean Salad with Artichokes, Olives and Feta comes together in minutes with simple pantry staples, but the c…
The perfect bold, zesty Thai salad made even easier than takeout!
This blackberry cobbler recipe is a summertime delight! It features jammy blackberries underneath a tender, golden, scone-like topping. I’m quite smitten with this recipe—something borderline magical happens when you bake blackberries. The heat of the oven seems to enhance their floral undertones and make them taste extra special. This is a simple dessert that you’ll…
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Sweet, Salty, and So Good: Strawberry Pretzel Cookies Strawberry pretzel salad is a classic dessert for a reason. The combination of salty pretzels, sweet strawberries, and creamy sweetness is so good, and I thought those flavors would be just as delic…
This celery salad recipe is fresh and flavorful, filled with a delicious variety of textures and flavors. Chewy Medjool dates and tender chickpeas accent the celery’s crunch, and apple adds a nice sweetness to play off the celery’s savory f…
Greek Layered Dip with Hummus, Tzatziki, and Fresh Veggies If you love a good layered dip (like my 7 Layer Dip), you have to try this Greek Layered Dip. It has all of my favorite Mediterranean flavors in one easy appetizer: creamy hummus, cool and tang…
Fresh Blackberry Muffins with a Sweet Blackberry Glaze I love a good muffin, especially when it feels a little more special than your everyday blueberry muffin. These blackberry muffins are exactly that. They’re soft and buttery with juicy blackb…
Let’s talk about hemp milk. It’s easy to make at home (no soaking required), and yields a silky-smooth, creamy milk. Hemp milk boasts the most impressive nutrition profile of my alternative milk recipes, offering nearly 10 grams of plant-based protein per serving. While hemp milk can’t compete on the calcium front, it offers an array…
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Move over, ketchup and hot sauce—this homemade harissa recipe is one of my favorite condiments to keep on hand. Made with a blend of roasted red peppers, dried chiles, warming spices, garlic, and lemon, my version of this North African chili paste is s…
These powerhouse bowls are downright drool-worthy!
Grilled Chicken Thighs with a Fresh, Flavorful Twist I love a good grilled chicken dinner, especially when it’s one that doesn’t require a complicated ingredient list or a lot of fuss. These Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs are exactly tha…
On busy mornings, I love having a stash of these oatmeal bars on hand. They’re a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, packed with hearty oats, walnuts, dried cranberries, and eggs to hold them together. They have a delicious soft-baked texture, and bro…
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This chia fruit smoothie is proof that superfoods don’t have to be complicated. Frozen berries, banana, and cauliflower blend into a creamy base, while chia seeds sneak in fiber, healthy fats, and protein without changing the taste. It’s ready in minutes, perfect for breakfast or a post-workout boost, and lets that forgotten bag of chia seeds finally earn its keep.
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Lean and tender pork that’s bursting with bold flavor.
Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs with Fresh Peach Slaw If you are looking for a new chicken dinner to make before peach season disappears, you HAVE to try these Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs. The chicken is sweet, smoky, a little spicy, and packed with so…
Meaty, flavorful, and more nutritious than a regular old hamburger.
Grilled Mini Sweet Peppers, a Simple Summer Side Dish If you need an easy side dish to add to your summer menu, these Grilled Mini Sweet Peppers are it! They are colorful, flavorful, and only take a few minutes to cook on the grill. The peppers become …
Let’s make mini muffins! These bite-size treats are moist, puffy, and studded with gooey, melty mini chocolate chips. The recipe calls for basic ingredients and is easy to make—easy enough that if you have mini-muffin-loving kids in your house, t…
Easy No-Bake S’mores Sandwiches If you love s’mores, you are going to love these easy Chocolate Covered S’mores Graham Cracker Sandwiches! I take crunchy graham crackers and sandwich them with fluffy marshmallow and creamy peanut butt…
