Chicken Teriyaki and Rice

I’ve created hundreds of creative Instant Pot recipes (literally) and sometimes going back to the basics is the best choice. This Instant Pot Beef Stew is the definition of cozy. Using easy to find, basic ingredients with a couple little tricks you’ll have the best beef stew of your life in under an hour!

I’ve created a lot of gluten free desserts recipes over the years, but this chocolate tart might be my favorite. The silky chocolate mousse nestled in a salty pretzel crust and drizzled with salted caramel sauce combines for the best salty-sweet dessert you’ve ever had!

I’m in love with big salads with a lot going on. This Kale Quinoa Salad hits all of the best notes — hearty, nutritious, protein-packed, crunchy, sweet, salty, and tangy. Make it for a meatless meal or a meal prep option for lunches during the week!

If you’re looking for easy, delicious smoked meatballs you’re in the right place. I’m all about exerting minimum effort for maximum results. Let them have a little spa time in your smoker, and you’ll have the most flavorful meatballs of your life for any kind of party or as part of a tasty dinner.

I’m on a mission to make the best gluten free cookies ever. You’d never know these soft, chewy cookies were actually gluten free! Rich ginger-molasses flavor with a hint of coffee and THE best texture, they’ll disappear from your holiday cookie exchange in minutes. (So make extra. You won’t regret it.)

Trying gluten free cookie recipes is like crumbly cookie roulette. It’s hard to pull off that perfect cookie texture AND be gluten free. Well… you’re in luck because I did all of the testing for you! This Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookie is everything you want a chocolate cookie — a little gooey, a little …

Guys. I tried TEN different variations, playing with citrus, spices, and filling/topping ratios for this Apple Cranberry Crisp. And (not surprising) simple really is the best. I’ll show you my tips (psst.. frozen cranberries) to ensure this comes together perfectly every time.

Cornbread dressing has been beloved in our family for decades. Whether you call it dressing or stuffing, I promise that everyone around your Thanksgiving table will call it delicious! I love this southern twist on a classic with bits of sausage and all the herby flavors you love in stuffing. I mean dressing.

Warning: This beautiful tart might upset your Thanksgiving pie rankings and jump to the top of your list. My family (including every child) devoured this cranberry curd tart in one sitting. Don’t try it unless your other pies have thick skin and do OK with rejection.

My favorite part about delicata squash? NO PEELING NECESSARY! In fact, that bumpy exterior turns into delightfully crispy edges after a trip in the oven. Roasted delicata squash will become your new favorite vegetable side dish!

I’m a self-proclaimed vegetable ninja and love using bits of leftover produce to create a meal without waste! This pumpkin curry is the perfect home for those vegetables as well as that partial can of pumpkin puree giving you side eye. It’s cozy and nourishing and comes together in about 45 minutes!

During the fall season the Internet explodes with fun desserts, and my practical, health conscious self thinks “What about dinner? We still have to eat dinner!” While I’m not opposed to said desserts, the majority of the time I’m craving hearty, healthy things to keep me going during these busy months. Things like this buddha …

Soft, frosted sugar cookies that are laced with pumpkin and AND gluten free? Yep. I’ve cracked the code — these gluten free pumpkin cookies rival any frosted sugar cookie and your gluten free friends will love you for it.

These healthy meal plans are for six dinner recipes and a dessert thrown in for fun! All of these recipes are (mostly) paleo friendly, seasonal, and most can be easily adapted to be Keto/Low-Carb or Whole30 friendly.

Traditional shawarma is spit-roasted and shaved into thin slices. I don’t have a way to spit roast anything, and I’m guessing you don’t either. My version of chicken shawarma has all the shawarma flavors you love in sheet pan form! No spit roasting needed.

I love taking something that no one is excited about (ie. turkey burgers) and turning it into something that makes your eyes roll back into your head. This burger has shredded zucchini to keep it moist, shawarma seasoning for a punch of personality, and a few special toppings that make it the best, most unique …

Spice blends are one of my specialties as a recipe developer, and when I realized how difficult it was to find shawarma seasoning locally, I decided to create my own homemade version. Turns out it’s super easy and you may have most of the ingredients already!

These healthy meal plans are for six dinner recipes and a dessert thrown in for fun! All of these recipes are (mostly) paleo friendly, seasonal, and most can be easily adapted to be Keto/Low-Carb or Whole30 friendly.

Out of nearly 20 salmon recipes I have on my site, this one is by far the quickest, easiest, and has the fewest ingredients. Blackened salmon will become your go-to healthy meal during the week when you need something fast. (Being super delicious is a big bonus, too!)

Bacon cheeseburgers are the bomb, but may I suggest an upgrade? If you’ve been around for a while you know that I like to take familiar recipes and twist them a little. (Or a lot.) This time I took a bacon cheeseburger and swapped out regular bacon for… bacon jam. The result? You’re new favorite …

After almost 20 years of recipe tinkering, my favorite game is STILL “Will it taco?” I have an obscene love for tacos. Taking a different turn with these and used a grilled pork and pineapple for the filling, I was inspired by pork and pineapple tacos we had during two different trips to Mexico. And …

These healthy meal plans are for six dinner recipes and a dessert thrown in for fun! All of these recipes are (mostly) paleo friendly, seasonal, and most can be easily adapted to be Keto/Low-Carb or Whole30 friendly.

I’ve been grilling pizza for over 10 years, and if the thought of putting pizza dough straight on your grill freaks you out, you’re in the right place. I promise it’s easier than it looks and it won’t make a mess in your grill! I’ll show you all my favorite tricks and you’ll be grilling …

After several years into my sourdough journey, I keep going back to my favorite recipes. This pizza dough is one of them! I got rid of the fussy steps (kneading? nope) and tweaked the measurements so you’ll have the tastiest, easiest sourdough pizza dough of your life.

Over the years I’ve developed recipes specifically for the “frazzled mom” era that I’m in. I want you to have lightning fast, nourishing meals in your back pocket that your kids will actually eat. This Ginger Chicken Salad uses rotisserie chicken and pre-shredded vegetables as a smart shortcut!