These Southwest-inspired baked turkey meatballs are made with lean ground turkey, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and cumin for a flavorful twist on classic meatballs. They’re easy to make ahead and perfect for dipping! Baked Turkey Meatballs With a …
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 Sardine Salad is bright, briny, and fresh, with plenty of lemon, capers, and dill. Think of it as a healthy twist on tuna salad that’s perfect for a no-cook lunch or an easy meal prep idea. Sardine Salad Recipe If you like tuna salad or my salmon …
These chewy peanut butter cookies have thick, soft centers and a rich, sweet-salty flavor. The brown sugar ratio keeps them tender for days.
This aromatic mushroom frittata with egg whites, sautéed mushrooms, shallots, and cheese is a high-protein, easy-to-make gourmet breakfast, brunch, or “brinner” (breakfast for dinner). It’s ready in 30 minutes between the stovetop and oven. Egg White F…
These homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets are made with bite-size pieces of chicken breast coated in a crispy combination of breadcrumbs, panko, and Parmesan. They’re baked instead of fried, ready in under 30 minutes, and perfect for an easy, high-protein l…
Air Fryer Peaches are warm, juicy, and caramelized in minutes. Serve this easy summer recipe with Greek yogurt or ice cream. Air Fryer Peach Dessert Air Fryer Peaches are one of my favorite ways to turn ripe summer peaches into a quick, healthy dessert…
Stracciatella soup is a cozy Italian egg drop soup made with rich chicken broth and Parmesan. I add orzo and fresh spinach to make it a satisfying meal. Done in just 20 minutes! Easy Stracciatella Soup Recipe If you’ve never had stracciatella sou…
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…
These zucchini fritters are a fabulous summer recipe, with salty feta and mint for some Mediterranean flair. Serve them as a side dish, appetizer, or even a light dinner. Easy Zucchini Fritters Recipe If your garden is overflowing with zucchini, you pr…
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…
Fresh, smoky, and full of flavor, this healthy Grilled Green Bean Salad with feta, dill, lemon, and chives is an easy side dish for any summer meal. Grilled Green Bean Salad If you’re looking for a fresh no-lettuce, green bean salad that’s …
Spicy Smashed Salmon Broccoli Rice Bowl is a quick, 30-minute, protein-packed dinner made with roasted salmon, broccoli, rice, and a creamy spicy sauce. Salmon Broccoli Rice Bowl My photographer shared this Salmon Broccoli Rice Bowl, a dinner she’s bee…
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 …
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 …
Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers are juicy grilled shrimp drizzled with a lightened-up sweet and spicy bang bang sauce, made with only 4 ingredients! Grilled Shrimp with Bang Bang Sauce Now that the weather is warmer, we’ve been grilling almost every night. Ba…
These Grilled Lobster Skewers are made with whole lobster tails threaded onto skewers to keep them straight while grilling, then drizzled with lemon butter and topped with fresh herbs. Grilled Lobster Tail Skewers Grilling lobster tails is easier than …
Need an easy dinner with minimal cleanup? This sheet pan gnocchi and sausage is one of those recipes that feels way more impressive than the effort it takes. Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Sausage If you love a one-pan dinner that delivers big flavor with minim…
This tomato quinoa risotto is creamy and cheesy, and it’s also incredibly easy to make. Combine cooked quinoa with filetto di pomodoro sauce, Pecorino Romano cheese, and a splash of broth for an Italian-inspired side dish that comes together in minutes…
I love this Southwestern Black Bean Salad with corn, tomatoes, and avocado when the weather gets warm. It’s simple to prepare, and you don’t need to turn on your oven. Black Bean Salad I love making this Southwestern Black Bean Salad once the weather w…
These easy, 3-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies (almond butter, raw sugar and egg) are gluten-free, dairy free and so easy to make you don’t even need a mixer! Almond Nut Butter Cookies I’m a lazy baker, so I love easy cookie recipes, which is why…
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…
