Lentil lovers, these lentil burgers are for you! These hearty meatless burgers are made with familiar and wholesome ingredients, unlike many store-bought options these days. My Favorite Veggie Burgers are still my go-to, but these lentil burgers come in second. These burgers are flavored with grated carrot, fresh cilantro or parsley, onion and garlic, and…
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This penne alla vodka recipe is equal parts quick and comforting. It features a homemade vodka sauce that’s creamy, rich, and full of tangy tomato flavor…but easy to make in 30 minutes with a handful of pantry ingredients. We love to make t…
Did you know that you can make a perfect grilled cheese in the air fryer? This air fryer grilled cheese sandwich is crisp and golden on the outside and gooey in the middle (I mean, look at that cheese pull!). I started making this air fryer grilled che…
The Only Tuna Salad Recipe You Need Do you really need another tuna salad recipe? The answer is absolutely YES. I know, I know—tuna salad doesn’t exactly scream excitement. It’s one of those old-school lunch staples that kind of flies…
This creamy sweet potato cauliflower mash is a healthy, flavorful twist on classic mashed potatoes—perfect for weeknights or holiday sides.
Hot Honey Chicken Bowls: Packed with Protein, Flavor, & Perfect for Meal Prep You know we love a good bowl recipe around here, especially one that’s packed with bold flavor and comes together with fresh, nourishing ingredients. These Hot Hone…
Break out the red pepper flakes—we’re making arrabbiata sauce! This spicy Italian tomato sauce is one of my favorite sauces to serve over pasta. It’s insanely flavorful, with a generous pinch of crushed red pepper giving it a delicious kick…
Protein-Packed Chicken Salad Recipes You’ll Love If you’re looking for the best chicken salad recipes out there, you’re in the right place. I’ve rounded up 8 easy, protein-packed chicken salad recipes that are bursting with fres…
The Best Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies for Busy Nights Let me just say it: sheet pan dinners are lifesavers. When the day gets away from me (which happens more often than I’d like to admit), I always come back to this Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegeta…
Protein pancakes! If you love starting your day with a high-protein breakfast, this recipe is for you. Each pancake contains about 8 grams of protein, which comes out to roughly 24 grams per serving! Ever since I shared this fluffy pancake recipe, I…
A Cozy Apple Smoothie to Start Your Day Smoothies are a staple in our kitchen, and this apple version is one of my all-time favorites, especially when I want something simple, sweet, and satisfying. This smoothie is packed with real, wholesome ingredie…
Whenever I see enchiladas verdes on a restaurant menu, I’m tempted to order them. I love a bright salsa verde, so green enchiladas always sound so good. But more often than not, they’re filled with shredded chicken. If I want veggie enchila…
Are you team green enchilada sauce or red enchilada sauce? I’m team…well…both, but right now, I’m really loving this 8-ingredient green enchilada sauce recipe. It’s adapted from my favorite salsa verde, made with roasted t…
You can’t fully appreciate corn tortillas until you’ve tried homemade ones. They’re entirely different from the shelf-stable, store-bought kind. Instead of being dry and prone to cracking, they’re soft, bendable, and full of toa…
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (Perfect for Meal Prep) Cottage cheese has been having its moment lately—and for good reason! It’s packed with protein, super versatile, and adds the perfect texture to these egg bites. I’ve been …
Cozy Apple Breakfast Cookies (Perfect for Mornings or Anytime!) If you’ve made my classic breakfast cookies before, you know how much we love them around here. They’re one of our go-to recipes for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks, and every…
A Chicken Salad That Tastes Like Your Favorite Dip (But Healthier!) If you love spinach artichoke dip as much as I do, this Spinach Artichoke Chicken Salad recipe is going to become a regular in your kitchen. I first made this on a whim using leftover …
Note: This post was originally published in 2017 and updated in August 2025 with new recipes and fresh ideas to inspire your weeknight dinners! Weeknights can be a lot, carpools, after school activities, work emails, errands, and the “what’…
S’mores Date Bark – A Fun No-Bake Treat! If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I love creating new s’mores-inspired treats. Whether it’s s’mores cookies, s’mores clusters, or s’mores Rice Krisp…
Chickpea Fritters You’ll Want on Repeat I’m always looking for ways to use up summer vegetables, and these chickpea fritters have quickly become one of my favorite go-to recipes. They’re simple to make, packed with protein and fresh f…
These chocolate chip muffins are divine—they’re fluffy, tender and studded throughout with chocolate chips. They’re our three-year-old daughter’s current favorite muffin in my muffin repertoire, and I understand why! She loves dark chocolate as much as I do, so I can vouch that these muffins delight kids and adults alike. These muffins follow the same…
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Shrimp Tostadas: An Easy Weeknight Meal We’re big tostada fans at our house, and these Shrimp Tostadas are always a hit! They’re quick to make, full of bold flavor, and a little more fun than your typical taco night. The crispy baked tortil…
